Chronic fatigue suggestions...?

Question

I can't wake up! I drink coffee, I've taken caffine pills, but I still can't "get movin'". Any suggestions?

Answer 1

Maybe you're stressed, and by trying to get yourself more active, you're just putting more stress on yourself. Try relaxing, or exercise and substitute coffee and caffine with cold fruit juice. It just might help ;]

Answer 2

you may be unhealthy physically or mentally. people suffering depression go two ways, they either can't sleep or they're tired all the time! And before you say anything, you should be aware that you can be depressed and not know it--it can change your perception of things so you think you're o.k. when you're not. You should probably see a doctor to make sure there's no physical illness. If there isn't, then go to a psychiatrist and get an evaluation. (Doing so doesn not mean you're crazy either!)

Answer 3

I suggest you must drink Himalayan Goji juice,it.s great,taste so delicious.If you 're interested please email me.For more testimonies visit www.gojihealthstories.com and www.pubmed.org himalayan goji juice the most nutrionally dense food on earth.Dr. Earl Mindell is the formulator of this remarkable juice.It is called as the longetivity fruit in Asia.Time Magazine this July issue,calls it breakthrough superfruit of the year.

Answer 4

Are you having sleep apnea? That will cause chronic fatigue and drowsiness.

Answer 5

Go to bed earlier, reduce the stress in your life, and eat healthy!

Answer 6

Chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS) is an emerging illness characterized by debilitating fatigue (experienced as exhaustion and extremely poor stamina), neurological problems, and a variety of flu-like symptoms. The illness is also known as chronic fatigue immune dysfunction syndrome (CFIDS), and outside of the USA is usually known as myalgic encephalomyelitis (ME). In the past the syndrome has been known as chronic Epstein-Barr virus (CEBV).

The core symptoms include excessive fatigue, general pain, mental fogginess, and often gastro-intestinal problems. Many other symptoms will also be present, however they will typically be different among different patients. These include: fatigue following stressful activities; headaches; sore throat; sleep disorder; abnormal temperature; and others.

The degree of severity can differ widely among patients, and will also vary over time for the same patient. Severity can vary between getting unusually fatigued following stressful events, to being totally bedridden and completely disabled. The symptoms will tend to wax and wane over time. This variation, in addition to the fact that the cause of the disease is not yet known, makes this illness difficult to diagnose.
Many treatments are available. Most seem to be of limited usefulness, however different patients will respond differently and in some instances there is good response. An FAQ on treatments is being developed, and more detail about these issues will be discussed there. Please see the subsections immediately below for a discussion of treatments.

------------------------------

Subject: 2.031 Avoid stress

As odd as it may seem, typically the most beneficial program is for the patient to avoid stress and to get lots of rest. This is usually the most effective regimen, among others that might also be undertaken. Stress does not merely mean unpleasant experiences, but rather any biological stressors, physical or emotional, which prompt a protective reaction in the body and which may alter physiologic equilibrium ("homeostasis"). (Read the discussion about stress under question 2.04.) Failure to avoid stress often leads to short-term and long-term set-backs which may be serious. Many patients believe that if they had done more to avoid stress in the early phases of the illness, they would not have become nearly so disabled later on. The correlation between stress and the progress of this illness appears to be strong.

------------------------------

Subject: 2.032 Medications

Treatments tend to address the symptoms, since the underlying mechanism of the disease is not really understood. Medications which are helpful are often those which have immune-modulating characteristics. CFS patients are unusually sensitive to drugs and they usually must take doses that are 1/4 or less than standard doses. Some drugs will be a big help to some patients and little or no help to others. And drugs that seem to work for a while may stop being effective later.

According to studies presented at the October 1994 CFS medical conference, widely used treatments included: SSRIs ("selective serotonin re-uptake inhibitors" such as Zoloft, Paxil and Prozac) used to address fatigue, cognitive dysfunction and depression; low dose TCAs ("tricyclic anti-depressants" such as doxepin and amitriptyline) for sleep disorder, and muscle and joint pain; and NSAIDs ("non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs" such as ibuprofen and naproxen) for headache, and muscle and joint pain. Other treatments often prescribed are Klonopin, intra-muscular gamma globulin (IMgG), nutritional supplements (particularly anti-oxidants, B-vitamins generally and B-12 specifically), herbs, and acupuncture. Less often prescribed were chiropractic therapy, intra-muscular gamma globulin (IVgG), kutapressin, antivirals, interferon, and transfer factor.

Research from Johns Hopkins University in 1995 indicate that treatment for neurally mediated hypotension may be effective for the many CFS patients who may show positive for that condition.

------------------------------

Subject: 2.033 Role of exercise

CFS patients will need to avoid stressful activities, and each patient's toleration for stress will be different, and can change). It is nonetheless important for patients who can exercise to do so, up to their level of toleration. But this should be done with great care, since crossing the "invisible line" of exercise intolerance for this illness may prompt a serious relapse, and may negatively affect the longer-term future course of the illness.

------------------------------

Subject: 2.034 Dietary changes

CFS patients appear to be alcohol intolerant. Other food products often recommended against include caffeine, sugar and nutrasweet. Since in many patients it appears that the immune system is over-active, it may be more important than usual to take nutritional supplements to replenish burnt up reserves.

Many patients have or develop food sensitivities, and in these cases relief may be found by avoiding foods that prompt problems. Patients tend to gain weight and they don't have vigorous exercise available as a counterbalance, so diet needs to be monitored with this in mind.

hope this helps you, good luck..

Answer 7

Maybe you need to eat some food??? Or figure out if you are anemic or anything?

Answer 8

read about candida albicans

Answer 9

i recommend yoga class.