chronic fatigue syndrome

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

Although some people with CFS have have some antibodies suggesting recent ebv infection, most do not. There are probably multiple triggers for CFS.

These drugs help symptomatically, but studies have shown that people with CFS are relatively deconditioned. If this is applicable to you, you will be more fatigued during any exertional activity. Excercise is the best medicine.

Chronic fatigue syndrome or CFS is essentially is too much fatigue to function in your daily life. The fatigue interfers with your activities and stops you from doing them. It is defined as a "debilitating and complex disorder characterized by profound fatigue that is not improved by bed rest and that may be worsened by physical or mental activity." - reference CDC website cdc/gov/cfs

First get a good evaluation to rule out underlying causes for your fatigue. A complete history and physical along with appropriate tests, including CBC,Chem, thyroid tests including thyroid antibodies,CPK,RF,ANA, Parvo, EBV, and Lyme. Depending on your history and risk factors additional studies may be ordered. Treatment starts with an accurate diagnosis.

Tests are only run to see if another condition which is treatable is causing your fatigue. There is no test for CFS.

CFS results following the 6w mono syndrome where your body becomes deconditioned. once resolved, you need to get back to your usual activities or you will stay weak. there is no illness, you are deconditioned. get moving, improve your diet, you will get better much faster

You need to be evaluated for sleep pattern disruptions, metabolic abnormalities, immune system dysfunctions, inadequate nutrition, chronic infections, insufficient hormone levels, vitamin and mineral deficiencies, psychological issues and many more. It's difficult to evaluate and treat. There are many things that can help.

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.

Chronic fatigue syndrome can be brought on by multiple causes. The CDC has a nice page on it: http://www.cdc.gov/cfs/causes/index.html. Hope that helps answer your question!