Chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS) is an often-misunderstood condition. This leads to problems with getting a diagnosis and acquiring sufficient care to cope with this chronic ailment. It is, therefore, important to understand the symptoms of chronic fatigue syndrome as well as what may be at the heart of this debilitating condition. Then we can discuss a natural therapy that has been offering help in improving the quality of life of some patients with chronic illnesses, as has been demonstrated in case studies.
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One of the things that complicate chronic fatigue syndrome is that there are many possible symptoms of this condition and they can vary slightly from person to person. With that in mind, here are some of the most common CFS symptoms that can help identify the condition and that make it so disabling.
These are just some of the most common symptoms of chronic fatigue syndrome. There are many other symptoms that may be intermittent or that may be experienced by fewer patients. But what causes the onset of chronic fatigue symptoms?
While researchers are yet to discover and agree upon one underlying cause of chronic fatigue syndrome, there are a number of factors that may lead up to the onset of symptoms. There is some controversy over whether some of these are causes, symptoms, or triggers; but they can still give us some insights into the condition.
It is also notable that chronic fatigue syndrome patients are more frequently women, the onset and diagnosis is most often during middle age, and stress is a major source of flare-ups, so it is vital to learn to cope with stress properly if you have chronic fatigue. Some researchers who are looking into emotional trauma as a potential underlying cause point to this link between stress and CFS symptoms.
Are you frustrated with how costly chronic fatigue syndrome treatments are and how limited the benefits seem to be? These are common complaints from patients who are dealing with this condition because medications focus on symptoms rather than an underlying cause. Even many alternative therapies offer limited benefits. Is there anything you can do to provide some self-care at home? Here are a few things:
We would also like to introduce you to upper cervical chiropractic care since this subspecialty has been able to improve the quality of life for some chronic fatigue syndrome patients in case studies. To learn more about the benefits of this safe and gentle form of chiropractic and to discover whether it is a good fit for you, contact a practitioner in your area and schedule a no-obligation consultation. The search feature on this website can help you to locate one of our preferred doctors.
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