A client who had been suffering for years contacted me with the "belief" that she had Chronic Fatigue Syndrome. I use the term "belief" because she had been diagnosed with a number of different diseases or conditions, treated with many drugs and even referred to a psychiatrist.
After quite some time, she located a physician she found confidence in. He listened to her symptoms and reviewed her history in detail but was again prescribed medicine. She wrote to me as she had already attempted the medicinal route for CFS to no avail.
Chronic Fatigue is rather complicated. A general description is fatigue which lasts at least 24 hours and is not aided with rest. It may also become worsened with physical or mental stress.
In 1988, is was accepted as a legitimate disease. However medical professionals are not eager to diagnose it due to: 1. Treatment options are limited since there is not a known cause. 2. The symptoms can mirror several other conditions. 3. There is still a split opinion within the medical community as to whether it is a physiological or a psychological issue.
We'll discuss it here as a physiological illness. Two criteria are needed for CFS to be present: 1. Six consecutive months of chronic fatigue not due to other illnesses. 2. 4 other symptoms must accompany it such as tender lymph nodes, short-term memory loss, loss of concentration, joint pain without swelling or redness, headaches, unrefreshed sleep, muscle pain or insomnia.
Other symptoms that may also be present are chills, chronic cough, heart palpatations, night sweats, dizziness, visual disturbances or food allergies or sensitivities.
Some other physiological issues that appear quite similar to CFS (making it hard to diagnose) are: fibromyalgia, myalgic encephalomyelitis, chronic mononucleosis, sleep apnea, narcolepsy, cancer, obesity, Lyme disease or an adverse reaction to certain drugs prescribed to treat the above illnesses.
Although there is no known cause, some theories are that CFS could stem from inflamed pathways of the nervous system - but with nothing measureable in the blood like with rheumatoid arthritis or lupus.
Unknown viral illnesses and high or low blood pressure are although thought to be potential causes.
Some treatments for CFS (as a physiological disease) include: physical activity in moderation or medicines for blood pressure. There are significant side effects however so the medication should be diligently monitored.
Drug therapy has shown help for some, but most people find that the side effects outweigh the benefits. Some other therapies found helpful include deep breathing, massage, yoga and acupuncture.
Although a firm cure for CFS is not identified, I recommend my all natural High Blood Pressure Program if you believe stress, high or LOW blood pressure may be present.
I also strongly recommend my Fibromyalgia program if your symptoms appear to mimic this condition even if diagnosed as CFS.
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After quite some time, she located a physician she found confidence in. He listened to her symptoms and reviewed her history in detail but was again prescribed medicine. She wrote to me as she had already attempted the medicinal route for CFS to no avail.
Chronic Fatigue is rather complicated. A general description is fatigue which lasts at least 24 hours and is not aided with rest. It may also become worsened with physical or mental stress.
In 1988, is was accepted as a legitimate disease. However medical professionals are not eager to diagnose it due to: 1. Treatment options are limited since there is not a known cause. 2. The symptoms can mirror several other conditions. 3. There is still a split opinion within the medical community as to whether it is a physiological or a psychological issue.
We'll discuss it here as a physiological illness. Two criteria are needed for CFS to be present: 1. Six consecutive months of chronic fatigue not due to other illnesses. 2. 4 other symptoms must accompany it such as tender lymph nodes, short-term memory loss, loss of concentration, joint pain without swelling or redness, headaches, unrefreshed sleep, muscle pain or insomnia.
Other symptoms that may also be present are chills, chronic cough, heart palpatations, night sweats, dizziness, visual disturbances or food allergies or sensitivities.
Some other physiological issues that appear quite similar to CFS (making it hard to diagnose) are: fibromyalgia, myalgic encephalomyelitis, chronic mononucleosis, sleep apnea, narcolepsy, cancer, obesity, Lyme disease or an adverse reaction to certain drugs prescribed to treat the above illnesses.
Although there is no known cause, some theories are that CFS could stem from inflamed pathways of the nervous system - but with nothing measureable in the blood like with rheumatoid arthritis or lupus.
Unknown viral illnesses and high or low blood pressure are although thought to be potential causes.
Some treatments for CFS (as a physiological disease) include: physical activity in moderation or medicines for blood pressure. There are significant side effects however so the medication should be diligently monitored.
Drug therapy has shown help for some, but most people find that the side effects outweigh the benefits. Some other therapies found helpful include deep breathing, massage, yoga and acupuncture.
Although a firm cure for CFS is not identified, I recommend my all natural High Blood Pressure Program if you believe stress, high or LOW blood pressure may be present.
I also strongly recommend my Fibromyalgia program if your symptoms appear to mimic this condition even if diagnosed as CFS.
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Christian Goodman has dedicated his life to health research and found solutions to many serious conditions. You can learn more about him on his natural Health alternatives blog or check out his natural Fibromyalgia Treatment.
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