| Copyright (c) 2007 Hailey Harris | | | | No one knows the exact cause of chronic fatigue |
| Chronic Fatigue Syndrome is a common but | | | | syndrome but it commonly shows up after a viral |
| poorly understood illness that can cause a wide | | | | illness. There are common theories as to the |
| range of symptoms. CFS is widespread in the | | | | cause of CFS including; prior contraction of |
| United States. Although it can occur at any age, it | | | | Epstein-Barr Virus. Other experts believe that CFS |
| usually hits between the ages of 20-40. Chronic | | | | is related to a problem with immune function in |
| Fatigue Syndrome mainly affects women but can | | | | one's system. Blood pressure, chemical sensitivities |
| affect men as well. It can come and go and | | | | and other theories are also being studied. |
| ranges in severity of symptoms. Depending on | | | | In Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, there are many |
| the symptoms, Chronic Fatigue Syndrome can | | | | variables that can contribute to the severity of |
| make living a normal life very difficult. | | | | symptoms one experiences. Some sufferers are |
| There are a wide range of symptoms one can | | | | laid up in bed for weeks at a time, some just a |
| have when they suffer from CFS. The most | | | | few days and then there are some who lead their |
| common symptom and hallmark of this illness is | | | | normal lifestyle. However difficult or cumbersome |
| severe, disabling fatigue and exhaustion. This | | | | your symptoms are it is important to remember |
| symptomm is one of many that can occur with | | | | that there are steps you can take to improve |
| chronic fatigue syndrome. | | | | your symptoms. |
| Other common symptoms often found in CFS | | | | The important factor for CFS sufferers to focus |
| suffers are: all over weakness, sleep disorders, | | | | on is to remember that there is good treatment |
| aching muscles and joints, loss of appetite, | | | | to relieve fatigue and suffering. There are many |
| headaches, swollen lymph nodes in neck or | | | | natural treatments and supplements you can take |
| armpits, sore throats, mild fever, intestinal | | | | to increase energy, decrease pain, reduce anxiety |
| problems, anxiety, depression and mental | | | | and depression. There is hope. |
| confusion. | | | | |