Why do Chronic Fatigue Syndrome patients always feel tired? And how can they get their energy levels back?

Answer 1

This condition has been a fairly consistent bug-a-boo for the medical profession for many years. I have seen only one instance of this condition. After 15 years of dealing with the problem. Leaving her with an inability to even do every day house work. The final determination was quite evident. There was an inability to assimilate protein. She responded to that therapy (supplemental protein... amino acids) in less than 2 weeks. It recurred about 3 years later and was determined at that time she would have to have this help for the remainder of her life. Her husband was quite happy about the results. As she had also been unable to fulfill the usual benefits of marriage.

Why they always feel tired; there was no repair of the body tissues (which is one of the functions of protein). Thus the body had to use its own protein to satisfy the minimal amount of repair. Just to keep her alive.

Answer 2

For me, personally, once I knew all the scientific and medical background, the answer is to have your pharmacist (they deal more with the ingredients in each medication than doctors do) suggest a good daily vitamin supplement.

Meditation is one of the greatest helps for me. Taking time out to 'be' for 20 minutes or so, once a day at a regular time (just before bed time).

And finally, most important, exercise. I walked about 1/4 mile each day for the first week. This was embarrassing for me, but it hurt and I was tired by even such a short distance. Since then, I'm almost at 2 miles daily (on days when the weather's bad I walk on the treadmill at a tiny gym near me). I also cycle at this gym - not quite sure how far, but I do it for 20 minutes now, and have just gone up a stage on the exercise bike.

For the rest, make sure that you organise your bed-time at the same time every evening, making routines (like meditation) that will calm you and begin to train your mind to wind down.

Eat well, get a bit of vitamin D from the sun (10 - 15 minutes a day) - and know that everyone else who has this is wishing you well!

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

Chronic Fatigue Syndrome :-
This is also known as the 'post viral syndrome' or 'myalgic enchphalomylitis;. This is a syndrome in which person suffering from an acute illness never seems to recover fully from it. Even after the acute illness is over, the patient does not feel well and complains of malaise, fatigue, myalgia, headache, and exhaustion.

Chronic Fatigue Syndrome - CAUSE

Not known specifically. Usually occurs after an acute viral illness.
Enteroviruses are implicated.
Often occurs after mononucleosis.
Overexertion (mental or physical) during an acute illness can predispose to it.
Chronic Fatigue Syndrome - MECHANISM - WHAT ACTUALLY HAPPENS?

Not known so far.

Chronic Fatigue Syndrome - SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS

The most pronounced symptom is 'fatigue'. the person always feels very tired, sometimes so much that even going from one room to other may seem like a chore.
Myalgia or body ache
General malaise and headache
Chronic Fatigue Syndrome - HOW DIAGNOSIS IS MADE?

Diagnosis is usually done clinically.
There is no specific test but in some cases antibodies to Coxsackie-B or Epstein-Barr viruses may be present.
Chronic Fatigue Syndrome - COMPLICATIONS

Since the complaint is chronic in nature, depression, work inefficiency can occur.
Many patients become chronically disabled.
Chronic Fatigue Syndrome - WHAT TO DIFFERENTIATE FROM?

Acute viral illness is often followed by a week or two of weakness and sleepiness. This should not cause unnecessary worry.

Chronic Fatigue Syndrome - HOMEOPATHIC Medicines & TREATMENT
Homeopathy is the only form of treatment that I have seen working in this condition. But even with homeopathic drugs it may take a few months to resolve this condition fully. But considering that there is no conventional treatment and most people suffer for years, a few months may be a very short period.

Some of the medicines that I have found of use in this condition are carbo-veg, china, mygale-l, sarcolactic acid, natrum-sal etc.

Chronic Fatigue Syndrome - CONVENTIONAL TREATMENT

No specific treatment is available
A few individuals partially respond to anti-depressant medication
WHAT ELSE CAN I DO?

Deep breathing and walking in fresh air can increase the energy levels.
A well balanced nutritious diet with ample fluids should be taken.
Avoid mental and physical exertion during an acute illness. Try to take proper rest. DO NOT ' pop-a-pill and go-to work' if you are not feeling very well.

For more please click the link :- http://www.hpathy.com/diseases/fatigue-symptoms-treatment-cure.asp
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I hope the provided information is beneficial for you.

Take Care and God Bless you.

Answer 5

See a chiropractor trained in nutritional therapy or a doctor of naturopathy for nutritional support. For example is not proof, but I've known a couple of people who got better results with nutritional therapy than with medications. I've never known anybody who's gotten really good results with medications.

Answer 6

A great deal of debate has surrounded the issue of how best to define CFS. In an effort to resolve these issues, an international panel of CFS research experts convened in 1994 to draft a definition of CFS that would be useful both to researchers studying the illness and to clinicians diagnosing it. In essence, in order to receive a diagnosis of chronic fatigue syndrome, a patient must satisfy two criteria:

Have severe chronic fatigue of six months or longer duration with other known medical conditions excluded by clinical diagnosis; and
Concurrently have four or more of the following symptoms: substantial impairment in short-term memory or concentration; sore throat; tender lymph nodes; muscle pain; multi-joint pain without swelling or redness; headaches of a new type, pattern or severity; unrefreshing sleep; and post-exertional malaise lasting more than 24 hours.

The symptoms must have persisted or recurred during six or more consecutive months of illness and must not have predated the fatigue.

The 1988 chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS) working case definition (Holmes, et al) did not effectively distinguish CFS from other types of unexplained fatigue. For this reason, it was decided during a 1993 meeting of CFS investigators to develop a logical revision of that definition. The ensuing effort led to the 1994 definition. Following years of use of the 1994 definition a working group prepared the following document:


Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

Cognitive behavioral therapy, or CBT, is often prescribed to help chronically ill patients cope with illness and develop behaviors and strategies that help alleviate symptoms. It has been successful in helping patients with cardiovascular disease, diabetes and cancer, and recent studies indicate that CBT can be useful in treating some CFS patients.
CBT is frequently prescribed as part of therapeutic process; it help patients learn to manage activity levels, stress and symptoms. Optimally, CBT can help you better adapt to the impact of CFS and improve your level of function and quality of life.

Symptomatic Treatment

People with CFS present with different patterns of primary symptoms. Symptom severity can also vary considerably. Clinicians should query patients about which symptoms are most disruptive or disabling and tailor the management plan accordingly. Treatment can be directed toward the most problematic symptoms as prioritized by the patient, but only after underlying conditions applicable to those symptoms have been investigated and excluded.

Primary symptoms may include sleep problems, muscle and joint pain, cognitive dysfunction, fatigue, headaches and sore throat. Gastrointestinal complaints, orthostatic instability, depression and allergies are also seen in many patients. Aggressive symptom management for these and other disruptive symptoms is indicated.


Alternative Therapies

Deep breathing and muscle relaxation techniques, massage and healing touch, and movement therapies like stretching, yoga and tai chi can be beneficial for some CFS patients in reducing anxiety and promoting a sense of well-being.

Be sure to discuss all potential alternative therapies with your health care professional since many so-called cures and treatments for CFS that are promoted on the Internet are unproven and could be dangerous.

its really difficult to diagnose, and sometimes is confused with MS. hope this helps, as my wife has this and fibromalia

Answer 7

Try a Yahoo search for "chronic fatigue syndrome" + "natural remedies".

Answer 8

I hear that Chronic Fatigue is caused by drinking bottled water and low serum sodium levels. Are you addicted to bottled water?? If so, go back to tap water. Also, I think I heard something about treatments with Anti-depressants, as well as sleep-aid medicine. Talk to your doctor.

Answer 9

they feel tired cause its chronic fatigue.,,. a doctor may prescribe adderoll...im rx'd this for narcalepsy
its 2 am and im wide awake!