Please provide some do's and don'ts on living with chronic fatigue syndrome (cfids).

Ignore: Do exercise, have healthy diet, do sports hobbies. Do not become a recluse, delay fun activities.

Ignore: Don't do anything that stresses you out.

Ignore: Cfs is a real medical problem aggravated by stress; learn how to avoid and reduce stress.

Ignore: Get enough sleep but don't stay in bed too long. Exercise but don't overdo it.

Ignore: Never give up Get enough sleep Keep a regular routine Avoid stimulant and depressant drugs.

Ignore: Do: Meditation with awareness breathing exercises. Don't: Rely on addictive meds.

Ignore: CFIDS is challenging. Family therapy can help U & your family find creative solutions 2 live w' it.

Ignore: Do begin an exercise program with your physician's guidance and exercise regularly.

Ignore: Get the rest you need and don't overdo it on days you're feeling better. Take treatment consistently.

Ignore: Know your limitations, preserve energy always, avoid no pain, no gain situations.

Ignore: See an integrative, holistic, or functional medicine doc for a treatment plan for body, mind, spirit.

Sustain: Sustain hydration to help maintain mood, energy levels, and clear thinking.

Rest.: Rest. Most patients report that rest is the best therapy. Restructure your life so you can rest.

Adjust: Adjust your daily schedule to accomodate your body rhythm.

At: At least get up, bathe, and dress each morning. Don't exceed your daily energy or you could relapse.

Don't: Don't regularly exceed your daily energy allowance, or you risk relapsing. Pace yourself.

Save: Save your energy for important things! Hire others to do your errands and chores if you can.

Do: Do not exercise so much that you exceed your daily energy limit, or risk relapse.

Get: Get up, bathe, and dress each day. If you are able to, start a daily walking program.

Begin: Begin a daily walking program with just a minute or 2 daily. Then try 5 minutes, then 7 mins, etc.

As: As you are able, try bicycling, swimming, and then low-impact aerobics.

Exercise: Exercise regularly with friends that will encourage you to do it every day!

Discuss: Discuss Meds with PCP . They can contribute to fatigue . Antihistamines , htn Meds and sleep Meds.

Get: Get to bed early and wake up early to avoid excessive day time sleepiness.