chronic fatigue syndrome

Chronic fatigue syndrome symptoms can be prompted by moderate strain to the muscles and nerves: Study

Chronic fatigue syndrome symptoms can be prompted by moderate strain to the muscles and nerves. The study looked at 80 individuals – 60 subjects with chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS) and 20 without the syndrome. Participants reported their levels of fatigue, body pain, lightheadedness, concentration difficulties, and headache status every five minutes during the 15-minute period ...click here to read more

Fibromyalgia, chronic fatigue syndrome can be improved with vitamin B12 and folic acid: Study

New research suggests that fibromyalgia and myalgic encephalomyelitis (also known as chronic fatigue syndrome) can be improved through therapy based on vitamin B12 and folic acid. Myalgic encephalomyelitis, or ME, has some of the same characteristics as fibromyalgia. Fibromyalgia is best described as chronic widespread musculoskeletal pain. However, it also involves fatigue, stiffness, and numbness ...click here to read more

Irritable bowel syndrome, chronic fatigue syndrome, and anorexia nervosa may have a common origin: Study

Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS), and anorexia nervosa may have a common origin. The findings from the study uncovered that all three disorders may be caused by antibodies to the body’s nerve cells mistaken for an infection. Dr. Jim Morrison, Dr. Sue Broughton, and Dr. Quenton Wessels, the authors of the study, ...click here to read more

Fibromyalgia vs. CFS, differences in symptoms, causes, and treatment

Fibromyalgia and chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS) are two conditions that are often mistaken for each other because of their numerous similarities. At the same time, there are some key differences that distinguish one from another, and these differences help doctors properly diagnose one or the other. Some experts suggest that fibromyalgia and CFS are related ...click here to read more

Visual stress potential symptom of Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS)

Visual stress has been found to be a possible symptom of Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS). Researchers found those who suffer from CFS experience higher levels of visual stress. CFS – or Myalgic Encephalomyelitis (ME) – is characterized by persistent exhaustion that remains even after sleep or rest. Diagnosis of CFS can be difficult as symptoms ...click here to read more