Do any of you suffer from chronic fatigue syndrome? I am tired all of the time.?

Question

Is this a real condition or is it all mental, as many doctors claim? If you suffer from chronic fatigue, do you take anything for it, or do you just accept it and get plenty of rest. It just seems to get worse the older I get. I feel as if my energy reserves are quickly depleted and I tire easily. Are there any supplents that can help this condition?

Answer 1

Yes its a very real condition. They are starting to identify specific markers. We should soon have a blood test. There are medications that can treat the symptoms (sleep medications, steroids, pain meds). See your primary to rule out others problems (like Thyroid, or low testestorone) then maybe a sleep study (you may have sleep apnea which has many of the same symptoms). The good news is nomatter what the dx there are LOTS of treatments available. Believe me its a very real disease.

Answer 2

Yes it is a real condition.

CFS is a rather awful complaint, and can be hard to get a diagnoses.

Sadly the symptoms of CFS overlap with many other conditions, hence the doctor will and should test for the above mentioned illnesses, and a few others. There is NO test for CFS, which makes it harder to diagnose, and even harder for the medical professions and community to understand this condition.

Primary Symptoms of Chronic Fatigue syndrome: In addition to the fatigue, the International Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Study Group identified eight primary symptoms:
Loss of memory or concentration
Sore throat
Painful and mildly enlarged lymph nodes in neck or armpits
Unexplained muscle soreness
Pain that moves from one joint to another without swelling or redness
Headache of a new type, pattern or severity
Sleep disturbance
Extreme exhaustion after normal exercise

I found being part of a support group helps as they know what it feels like, to be profoundly exhausted, inability to think clearly etc. And they don't judge!

You may need to have some blood test to rule out a infection, or low potassium etc, and hormone levels, as they can exasperate CFS symptoms.

I rest when possible, and if I have a big day ahead, I watch what I eat, and keep the fluids up, as dehydration can really exasperate CFS too. I am not on any medication for CFS, due to my being fairly allergic to a large number of drugs etc.

I have a friend who swears by Vitamin B injections, and she is most definitely better than she was a year ago.

It all depends on what you can afford to spend, to find a treatment to suit you, but do remember "what works for one, does not always work for another" my support groups motto.

Sorry if this is not much help, but good luck and take care of yourself.

Answer 3

I've been battling Chronic Fatigue Syndrome for 4 years now and when I got this system I was probably at the lowest point of my life. I had no energy at all and was in constant pain. I hated myself and hated the doctors who all shrugged it off and told me I just needed to take it easy or that I simply needed to have proper sleep!

This have completely changed my life. Barely 3 weeks on this system, and my brain fog and headaches are gone completely! I can now also manage to go for a 20 minute brisk walk without feeling exhausted.

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Answer 4

First, you need to find out the result of your blood. Your doctor can perform CBC with differential and platelets to determine if you're suffering a condition called anemia. Blood is an oxygen that travels throughout your body. If you have anemia, people may say you have fatigue blood. Because this is a condition in which there lack of healthy red blood cells to carry adequate oxygen to your tissues — can make you feel tired. Some of the symptoms includes: Often, no symptoms,Paleness,Feeling tired,
Unusual shortness of breath during exercise, Fast heartbeat,
Cold hands and feet, Brittle nails, Headaches.
Many forms of anemia exist, each with its own cause. Anemia can be temporary or long-term, and it can range from mild to severe. There are also sickle-cell anemia and iron-deficiency anemia.
To improve this condition or to cure, you can either intake food that has high irons such as: Liver and other meats, Seafood,
Dried fruits like apricots, prunes and raisins, Nuts, Beans,especially lima beans, Green leafy vegetables, such as spinach and broccoli, Blackstrap molasses, Whole grains,
Iron-fortified breads and cereals (check the label)
Or take iron tablet oral once daily which you can buy over the counter. If you're experiencing constipation with iron tablet, then you need to take some fiber diet along with it.
For further information, you can go visit your local hematologist to check it out

Answer 5

Is very sad to see so many posts inferring this is so common a condition... There is a condition that is not uncommon apparently. And you are right, it intensifies as one ages.. There is no medical diagnosis so far.. but there is one condition which will create these symptoms.. it is insufficient assimilation of proteins. You may digest it but the assimilation process for some reason does not seem to function well.

Amino acid supplements have shown dramatic reversal of this problem in the past.. It may be something you would venture to try...The usual dosage is double for 4 days.. then to routine recommended dosage.. I know of one person who has had to go this route for the rest of her life.

Should you find this an avenue for you to pursue, make sure the amino acid formula has iodine in it.. Makes for much more rapid response.

Answer 6

I have the same problem. I feel sluggish and tired all the time. I don't have the energy that I used to have. I have never been to a doctor about it. I am not sure if that is a real syndrome. I don't think that it is all in your head. I don't take anything because nothing has been confirmed by a doctor. Try going to a sleep clinic or your doctor to see what he/she says.

Answer 7

I don't have this syndrome, but from my point of view you should try seeing the doctor about it and see if she/he can give you a medication for the problem. Or you could take a day and just rest and sleep in for a long time. A Saturday afternoon would be great for that if you aren't busy.

Answer 8

You have to apply some positive thinking. Tell yourself that you are going to overcome whatever you are feeling. If you believe in God, just keep on praying, you will be well. Everymorning when you wake up tell yourself you are a new healthy person. Say it out loud, feel the new person, picture the healthy vigorous person. Don't give up easily be persistent. No need for doctors, they make you worse with all the drugs out there. Goodluck, God bless

Answer 9

Exercise is important, at least 3 times a week for 20-60 minutes a day. Make sure you have a balanced diet. Herbs that are good for energy: ginseng, gotu kola also bee pollen and b-complex.

Answer 10

Are you sure it's chronic fatigue? My aunt had this and it would come and go for about 3 years. Then she had a heart attack. they fixed her heart and now she's fine. It could be a hypo thyroid. I could also be a heart problem. This is how my mother felt before she had a triple bypass. If you haven't been diagnosed go see your doctor.