Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS) is a disease in which the patient experiences extreme fatigue and exhaustion but is unable to improve their conditions with proper rest. Sometimes the fatigue worsens with physical and mental exertion, but not in all cases. There are many theories with regard to the cause of CFS - from psychological stress [...]
I found out that my immune system is compromised due to stress. In clinical terms, "My immunoglobin subclass 3 marker is too low." (otherwise known in the medical world as a low IGg3 marker).
The immunologist told me that the epstein barr virus is present (and always WILL be) since I have had mono [...]
Hi I was just recently reading up on CFS and I realize now that I may very well have it. I have a lot of the symptoms… Fatigue all the time, horrible insomnia, waking up feeling awful and unrested, chronically depressed, muscle pains, flu sick feelings. I was wondering how are you being treated for [...]
On 3/19/07, I went to the ER because my ear was acting weird. When we got there, the whole waiting room was filled with people throwing up and coughing. Anyway, about a week later, me and my whole entire family got sick. It was THE most horrible flu/intestinal virus that we’ve ever gotten. I mean, [...]
My 22 year old son, has been having alot of symptoms, swollen lymph nodes in his neck and groin, fatigue, nausea, diarrhea, rashes, significant weight loss, abdominal pain, scalp psoriasis among others. He went to the ER who sent him home with ibuprofen, but ran no tests. Then he went to the family doctor [...]
Can someone explain the symptoms and is it painful in legs? like a heavy achy feeling? And what can they do for it?
Sudden debilitating fatigue of unknown cause. It may follow a nonspecific illness with mild fever, tender lymph nodes, sore throat, headaches, weakness, muscle and joint pain, and confusion or difficulty in concentrating. To [...]
I am 39 and have had Chronic Fatigue Syndrome for years. It is debilitating. Are there any hospitals doing clinical trials or nrew therapies other than just treating symptoms?
I take many meds but I still have overwhelming fatigue, depression, anxiety, muscle aches, joint pains, urinary tract problems and other related symptoms.
Links welcome!
Thanks!
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I had a bout with mono about 6 months ago and lately I have been feeling the same symptoms. I was told you can’t get mono twice…could this be the problem? what is it ?
Chronic fatigue syndrome is a catch phrase doctors use when you’re unusually tired for a long time and they don’t [...]
For the last few years, I have been feeling really, really bad. I get exhausted for no real reason. I have weird aches and pains. I get sick to my stomach. It doesn’t matter how much I sleep, or how well I sleep. Losing weight, eating right, exercising, drinking lots of water, etc has done [...]
I have a diagnoses of Epstein Barr Virus and am wondering if it is the same as Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS) There are not any medical tests available to support true evidence of the CFS but there is for EBV. It seems to be the same, especially with my symptoms. Does anyone have any info?
Thanks, [...]
