Question 1

explain the condition called chronic fatigue syndrome (c.f.s.).?

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Still a mystery: Chronic fatigue syndrome refers to severe, continued tiredness that is not relieved by rest and is not directly caused by other medical conditions. As part of the definition of cfs other conditions known to cause fatigue are not present. The cause of cfs is still a mystery but  there is often evidence of immune dysfunction and many theorize it is caused by viruses. Please see my comments for more:.

Question 2

is somatoform disorder an  out for drs. that cant seem to find   the problem ...like headaches , an chronic fatigue    or m.s.     things that cant be?

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Somatoform Disorder: Somatoform disorders were traditionally defined as mental illnesses that cause bodily symptoms, such as pain. This defiinition represents an increasingly outdated perspective on pain syndromes and suggests little understanding of the emerging evidence in support of the body-mind connection. Emotional stress is often the cause of physical maladies, regardless of what tests may or may not show.

Question 3

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 4

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 5

can hpv cause chronic fatigue?

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HPV: Hpv is not usually considered one o the viruses associated with chronic fatigue.

Question 6

how can i get rid of chronic fatigue?

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Change life style: Chronic fatigue usually takes years of poor life style to develop and requires healing on the physical (diet and gradual increasing exercise, ) mental (positive attitude, ) emotional and spiritual (faith, hope, self-love, and patience, ) levels. You have to learn to take care of you and not others until you recover. It usually occurs in so called  wounded healers who help others before themselves.

Question 7

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 8

does acupuncture treat chronic fatigue?

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It can help: Acupuncture can help with fatigue, insomnia,  anxiety, improve mood and increase  an overall sense of well being. It can also treat headaches,  joint pain, muscle pain . All these symptoms can be associated with cfs.

Question 9

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 10

please explain chronic fatigue syndrome?

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Not easy: This condition, perhaps as a sequel to a viral illness, causes tiredness, muscle aching, joint pain and mental fatigue.  More common in women, it can affect all age groups, responds poorly to medication, and in extreme cases leaves the patient mostly bedridden.  There is no laboratory testing that makes the diagnosis.  There are strong psychological underpinnings.

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