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