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Chronic Fatigue Syndrome has been a subject of great controversy over the past several years. Many debates have occurred as to whether or not it is actually a disease. Its myriad symptoms, mainly afflicting women, have long stumped doctors and health care givers, but most have finally begun to recognize the validity of its debilitating effects.
Insomnia may become a very serious problem for sufferers of this disease. Good, restful sleep is very important for the patient, yet trouble falling asleep or staying asleep seems to be a facet of Chronic Fatigue Syndrome. This in itself is troubling because improvement in the quantity and quality of sleep plays an important part in recovery. Most chronic fatigue syndrome sufferers eventually become depressed. The depression comes because they are chronically ill. The disease causes the depression and they must realize they are not ill because they are depressed. Unfortunately, there is no proven cause of chronic fatigue syndrome. The theories abound as to possible causes including: allergies, immune system malfunction, chronic viral infections, problems within the endocrine system, and even the Epstein Barr virus. Many potential causes have been investigated but no actual cause has been discovered. Complicating the problem is that there is no single test that can determine this peculiar disease. Diagnosis, for the most part, must be made based on patient history and a systematic exclusion of other possible conditions. The Center for Disease Control has been working on developing a criteria for Chronic Fatigue. Most forms of treatment have been to fight off virus causing problems, increasing energy levels, stimulation of bowel function and boosting the immune system in an attempt to lessen the dragging, debilitating fatigue. There are no over-the-counter products which will help Chronic Fatigue Syndrome. However, some people have had improvement with some natural supplements. A product by Health Insurance, Q-Gel Coenzyme Q-10 Softgels, has been used by some patients who responded with increased immune system function which lessened tiredness and improved heart function. Acidophilus is a good choice as it may help replace the friendly bacteria in the digestive system and thus help to fight any yeast infections which seem to occur as a result of Chronic Fatigue. An overgrowth of yeast throughout the body can cause amazing debilitating effects. I know, for I suffered with an abundant production of yeast which invaded my whole body. It took a full year of treatment with yeast fighting substances to regain my health. Go To Page: 1 2
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