Question 1

is chronic fatigue syndrome caused by the epstein - barr virus?

Accepted Answer

It can be: Chronic ebv syndrome was characterized by chronic fatigue. However, there are several systems & chronic infections etc that can lead to the symptoms of chronic fatigue which frequently is accompanied by fibromyalgia & myfascial pain syndromes.

Question 2

in the past i've had chicken pox & mono which both have the epstein barr virus what are the chances of having chronic fatigue syndrome?

Accepted Answer

Same as anyone: Almost everyone has ebv infection at some point in their lives. And chicken pox is caused by varicella virus, not ebv. So just because you have had both of these infections does not make you any more likely than anyone else in the general population to develop cfs. More likely you would have other predispositions to the illness. But the answer to your question is your risk is same as all people.

Question 3

i had an ebv blood test done to diagnose chronic fatigue syndrome, it can back positive at >8.0. does that mean i am contagious? really worried

Accepted Answer

Not necessarily: I need more information; there are 4 different types of antibodies to ebv. Most indicate past rather than current infection. You are only contagious if the antivca igm antibodies are positive. Ebv infection causes acute mono & the virus remains in our bodies for years but ebv is generally not the cause of chronic fatigue syndrome & ebv tests don't diagnose it. See http://www.Endfatigue.Com/.

Question 4

chronic fatigue syndrome--same as ebv?

Accepted Answer

Many things: This is multifactorial and requires a csi like approach for diagnosis and treatment.  Treatment should focus on adequate sleep patterns, hormone balance, treatment of chronic infections, rethinking nutrition and excercise.

Question 5

still feel weak and my sleep was never refreshing. could this be chronic fatigue syndrome or barr epstein virus?

Accepted Answer

Possibly FM: More likely it is an issue of sleep disruption. Get a sleep study first unless you have the typical findings of fm.

Question 6

how is chronic fatigue syndrome diagnosed? how does it differ from epstein-barre syndrome/disease? how do they differ from myofacial pain?

Accepted Answer

Clinical Diagnosis: It is a diagnosis of elimination. You eliminate other diagnosis with similar symptoms and then come up with the diagnosis of chronic fatigue syndrome. There are different criterias to make the dagnosis though.
It is considered similar to infectious mononucleosis caused by epstein barre virus diagnosed by monospot test. 
Myofacial pain could be one of the clinical manifestations of cfs.

Question 7

is it possible to still have reactive nodes and fatigue after 13 years of epstein barr virus?

Accepted Answer

Chronic Viral infect: This is a very good question and it may not be easily answered.  The research on this is still showing mixed results.  The more likely scenario that we are seeing some interest is another common viral illness known as cmv. Chronic viral inflammation with CMV may be a common reason for disease. 

There is no definitive information yet, but we could see more as the study of viruses progresses.

Question 8

i have chronic active epstein barr virus, migraines, tmj, bruxism, restless leg syndrome, etc. i am 5'5" & keep gaining wt. i am at 250lbs. cause?

Accepted Answer

Ideal Weight 112-150: Weight change is due to a difference in the number of calories taken in (food) versus the number of calories expended (used in daily activity).  In your case, you are eating more calories than you are using.  In the us, the average person eats close to 3500 cal per day or more, but may only need 2000 calories, therefore the excess calories are stored as fat (weight gain). Talk to your doctor.

Question 9

i was just wondering how do i know if i have chronic fatigue syndrome and what are the symptoms?

Accepted Answer

See details: Only if you have severe unremitting fatigue and all other causes of fatigue have been ruled out.

Question 10

my wife thinks she has chronic fatigue syndrome. what would the symptoms be?

Accepted Answer

Chronic fatigue: Chronic fatigue. Pain should not be a major issue. If it is, consider fibromyalgia.

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Is chronic fatigue syndrome caused by the epstein - barr virus?

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In the past i've had chicken pox & mono which both have the epstein barr virus what are the chances of having chronic fatigue syndrome?

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I had an ebv blood test done to diagnose chronic fatigue syndrome, it can back positive at >8.0. does that mean i am contagious? really worried

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Chronic fatigue syndrome--same as ebv?

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Still feel weak and my sleep was never refreshing. could this be chronic fatigue syndrome or barr epstein virus?

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How is chronic fatigue syndrome diagnosed? how does it differ from epstein-barre syndrome/disease? how do they differ from myofacial pain?

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Is it possible to still have reactive nodes and fatigue after 13 years of epstein barr virus?

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I have chronic active epstein barr virus, migraines, tmj, bruxism, restless leg syndrome, etc. i am 5'5" & keep gaining wt. i am at 250lbs. cause?

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I was just wondering how do i know if i have chronic fatigue syndrome and what are the symptoms?

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My wife thinks she has chronic fatigue syndrome. what would the symptoms be?

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