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How can you treat chronic fatigue syndrome?

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Dr. Thomas Namey answered

Specializes in Rheumatology

Many things!: Exercise. Most chronic fatigue patients are whoefully deconditioned. It makes no difference: chicken or egg. Exercise has been shown to lessen fatigue. Sleep regular hours, but do not over sleep. Finally, your doctor can prescribed low dose Nuvigil or provigil.

Answered 6/30/2014

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Dr. Michael Rothman answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Find & Rx cause: Chronic fatigue syndrome is a multifactorial consequence of hormonal, immune system and nervous system dysfunction resulting from genetic predispositions and dietary and environmental insults. These factors impair the patient's ability to produce energy and they end up chronically fatigued. There are numerous internal & external stressors that can contribute to this syndrome. Find & rx.

Answered 12/9/2013

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Dr. Marvin Den answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

See your doctor. : You need to exercise on a regular basis. See your doctor as there are medications that may help as well.

Answered 4/20/2014

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