Chronic Fatigue Syndrome: Are You Often Tired? Searching for a
Cure?
Chronic Fatigue Syndrome: Do You Often Feel Tired? Searching for
a Cure?
Chronic Fatigue Syndrome is probably one of the most
misunderstood diseases in existence today. Many doctors continue
to doubt that CFS is even a real disease. Some doctors think CFS
is no more than a psychological disorder, or an extended symptom
of another disease. CFS is an insidious disease with no absolute
connection or root cause being yet discovered. On top of that,
there exist no constant biological determinants to open the way
to objective measurements like brain scans or blood tests for
conducting an absolute diagnosis of CFS. So clearly and
frustratingly for those who suffer from Chronic Fatigue
Syndrome, have great barriers stacked against them from the very
beginning.
Surveys indicate that Chronic Fatigue Syndrome impacts more than
four in every 1,000 Americans. According to a U.S. study, women
suffered the highest rates of CFS. Individuals ages between 40
to 50, suffered CFS more often than any other age group. CFS
affects both sexes of all ages, and across all ethnic and racial
groups.
What are some of the most common symptoms of Chronic Fatigue
Syndrome?
The most identified and common symptoms of CFS are the following:
--A severe exhaustion lasting over six months and which doesn't
get better even after sleep.
--Periods of forgetfulness, memory loss, confusion, or
difficulty concentrating
--Tender lymph nodes in the neck or armpits.
--Joint pain without redness or swelling.
--Unrefreshing sleep, or unable to fall asleep
--Fatigue lasting more than 24 hours after exercise.
--Fatigue that significantly disables a person's ability to
behave and function regularly at work, at home, and in social
events.
--When minimal exercise intensifies other CFS symptoms.
--Sensitivity to sunlight.
What Can I Do Right Now to Better Cope with CFS?
Here are a few steps you can begin implementing in your life for
coping with CFS:
Tip #1: Remove all doubts from your mind: If you suspect but are
not 100% certain that you have CFS, locate a clinic that treats
CFS and request a diagnostic test to determine if you have CFS.
Tip 2: Eat a well-balanced diet consisting of fresh fruits,
vegetables, protein, and whole grains. Try to eliminate as much
as you can sugar and animal fat in your meals.
Tip #3: Exercise regularly everyday but do not over do it. Stay
within your limits. How? If you cannot tolerate a whole hour of
walking, jogging, or cycling without adverse consequences such
as sleeping more than your usual, do less.
Tip #4: If you find yourself unable to sleep soundly, consider
taking a safe natural remedy that treats insomnia.
Tip #5: If you feel depressed, discouraged, and even defeated
because of chronic fatigue syndrome, consider taking a safe
natural remedy that treats depression.
Tip #6: CFS patients suffer from a weak immune system. That is
why they catch a cold or flu so easily. Supplement your diet
with something that strengths your immune system.
Tip #7: Whenever you have time, educate yourself about CFS
online and offline. Type in "chronic fatigue syndrome" in the
search engine window and browse. The more you know about CFS,
the better you'll cope with this disease.
I personally have done battle with this enduring and merciless
beast. I can honestly confess that Chronic Fatigue Syndrome is
an affliction not easily treated. I have learned a great deal
through trials and errors what works and what doesn't. Often I
have wasted my hard-earned money on products that did nothing
for me.