What do you do for CFS?

Question

Who else has chronic fatigue syndrome?Mine has been really bad lately and I would like to know what others who have it do for flare-ups;i.e.,herbal remedies,vitamins;whatever helps you feel better.I would appreciate any help.Thanks.

Answer 1

I have really bad cfs at the moment but i also have fybromyalgia. i just have to give in to it and sleep.I'm just in the process of going to a herbal doctor so when i get to know i`ll let you know.
mine is really bad at the moment.I'm slurring my words like drunk, cant walk in absolut pain and its driving me mad. i have also been told yoga is really good to help cfs it relaxes you. check these web sites out they will give you some advice on vitamins etc:www.mefreeforall.org
www.afme.org.uk
i hope they help. would you like me to let you know when i find out the names of any vitamins?
hope you feel better very soon
take hunni x x

Answer 2

Sleep is a wonderful thing. Avoiding getting overstressed and overexerted is a key to avoiding symptoms once you recover.
Since it is a syndrome, there are many causes that can bring on the symptoms. Some things may work for one that do nothing for another. Diet and vitamins are the thing that seems to help most people. Food avoidance is one thing to take into account. (When I eat ___, my symptoms are worse.) Check it a couple of times and verify that it happens and for the time being, stay away from the foods in question.

Answer 3

I've been having chiropractic for the past 3 years and it took me from virtually housebound to sitting here now replying to you at work.

Other than that I've cut cows milk from my diet as it turned out I was also lactose intolerant. That has helped a lot with my stomach issues.

I can't really offer any more advice, when I go through a bad patch I just tend to ride it out with Red Bull and as much rest as possible, which as a student with a pt job isn't very much! I've been diagnosed for 7 years now, but have actually been ill for anywhere between 11 and 21 years (had symptoms throughout childhood starting at around age 3), so I'm used to just getting on with things and knowing they'll get better in the end.

I find I'm worse for not doing activity - if I take to my bed I just get weaker and weaker. It means I have to force myself up, but I seem to be more productive that way, although at the moment I'm not really taking my own advice on that front!

Answer 4

Start taking ginseng.

"In terms of modern scientific research, ginseng is known to be an adaptogen. Adaptogens are substances that assist the body to restore itself to health and work without side effects even if the recommended dose is widely exceeded. Ginseng due to its adaptogens effects is widely used to lower cholesterol, increase energy and endurance, reduce fatique and effects of stress and prevent infections. "

http://www.chinese-herbs.org/ginseng/ben...

Start taking vitamin B6.

"Vitamin B6, also known as pyridoxine, helps brain function and helps the body convert protein to energy. Some research has shown that vitamin B6 works with folic acid and B12 to reduce levels of homocysteine (an amino acid) in the blood. Elevated homocysteine levels can increase a person's risk of heart attack."

http://www.lifeclinic.com/focus/nutritio...


I think that as far as food goes, you need to up your daily intake of protein. You can achieve this by eating things like tuna, beef jerky, or if you don't prefer meat, protein shakes. (I am a vegetarian, so I naturally don't have too much protein in my diet, so I bought protein shake poweder at Costco and just add a scoop to 5 oz of water and I get over 50% of my recommended daily intake of protein. I love it!)

Here is a small list of protein high foods:

Common protein rich foods can include:

Milk
Soy Milk
Eggs
Cheese
Yogurt
Peanut Butter
Lean Meats, Fish, and Poultry
Beans, Tofu, Lentils, and other Legumes
Grains, including bread and pasta
Nuts and Seeds

http://pediatrics.about.com/od/nutrition...


I hope this helps. I don't actually have chronic fatigue syndrome, but I am always up late doing hw, so I'm always tired too. Good luck!