Question 1

chronic fatigue: how to beat it?

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See detail: Aerobic exercises and certain meds can help. Make sure no underlying causes have been found. Also, have a sleep study as sleep abnormalities are a common cause of fatigue.

Question 2

what works best for chronic fatigue?

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Chronic fatigue: Depends completely on the cause or causes of the fatigue.  If you are chronically fatigued, you should discuss this with your primary care doctor to determine the cause and then you can have proper treatment.  Meanwhile make sure you are living a healthy life style.

Question 3

what causes chronic fatigue and nausea?

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Chronic fatigue: There are many causes for chronic fatigue.  Best if you see your trusted family physician for examination and tests to determine the cause and give you proper treatment.

Question 4

whats the treatment for chronic fatigue?

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Need diagnosis first: To assess chronic fatigue, get blood for CBC and diff, t4, tsh, blood glucose (fasting), complete metabolic profile, eb virus (mono) title. With those tests in hand, may be able to pin point the causes of fatigue. Cjglueck md.

Question 5

would rsd/crps cause chronic fatigue?

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Association: Admittedly, i'm not an expert in chronic fatigue syndrome. I think chronic fatigue is a common comorbidity or associated syndrome  of complex regional pain syndrome (reflex sympathetic dystrophy, causalgia), rather than a cause. Sympathetic involvement may be the common link; hopefully an expert in both conditions could contribute more.

Question 6

is there a cure for chronic fatigue syndrome?

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No: However, there are meds which can be very effective. I strongly urge a sleep study to make sure that sleep issues are not the cause of the fatigue.

Question 7

is arthralgia a common symptom of chronic fatigue?

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Yes: The diagnosis of cfs is unexplained persistent fatigue for 6 months with at least four of the following symptoms. Loss of memory/concentration, sore throat, lymph nodes, unexplained muscle pain, arthralgia, headache, unrefreshed sleep, extreme exhaustion lasting 24 hours after exercise.

Question 8

what causes fibromyalgia or chronic fatigue syndrome?

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Fibromyalgia: FM is a generalized systemic condition that is characterized by widespread aching or pain throughout the body. To be included in the diagnosis of FM, this pain should be located in at least three out of four quadrants of the body or along the entire spine for a minimum of three months.

Question 9

what anatomy is affected by chronic fatigue syndrome?

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: It is predominantly the nervous system but the whole body is affected with release of chemicals that influence and alter normal functioning of the body.

Question 10

what do chronic fatigue patient blood tests look for?

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No specific test: There is no specific test for chronic fatigue syndrome.  Blood tests may be done to exclude other causes of fatigue, e.g., anemia, blood cancer, disorders of liver, kidney, muscles etc.

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