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Chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS) is one of several names given to a poorly understood, variably debilitating disorder of uncertain causation. CFS is thought, based on a 1999 study, to affect approximately 4 per 1,000 adults in the United States. For unknown reasons, CFS occurs more often in women than men, and in people in their 40s and 50s. The illness is estimated to be less prevalent among children and adolescents, but studies are contradictory as to the degree. ...read more from Wikipedia

Fast Facts:

• --CFS is a state of chronic fatigue that exists without other explanation for 6 months or more and is accompanied by cognitive difficulties.¹
• --Chronic fatigue syndrome is a disorder without a known cause.¹
• --There is no specific chronic fatigue syndrome treatment. In general, doctors aim to relieve signs and symptoms by using a combination of treatment.²

5 Great Resources on Chronic Fatigue Syndrome

• eMedicine: Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
• FamilyDoctor: Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
• The CFIDS Association of America: About CFIDS
• KidsHealth: Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
• MedicineNet: What is Chronic Fatigue Syndrome

5 Latest Headlines on Chronic Fatigue Syndrome

• More Chronic Fatigue Syndrome News from Google

What is Chronic Fatigue Syndrome?

• A.D.A.M. (via MedlinePlus) : Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
• Wikipedia: Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
• Centers for Disease Control and Preventions (via Revolution Health): Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
• eMedicineHealth: Chronic Fatigue Syndrome

What Are The Symptoms of Chronic Fatigue Syndrome?

• Centers for Disease Control (CDC): Symptoms of CFS
• A.D.A.M. (via The New York Times Health): Symptoms of CFS
• MedicineNet.com: Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Symptoms

What Are The Causes and Complications of Chronic Fatigue Syndrome?

• Centers for Disease Control (CDC): Possible causes of CFS
• A.D.A.M. (via The New York Times Health): Causes of Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
• WebMD: What Causes Chronic Fatigue Syndrome?
• Mayo Clinic: Causes of CFS

What Are The Treatments and Medications for Chronic Fatigue Syndrome?

• Centers for Disease Control (CDC): Treatment options for CFS
• A.D.A.M. (via New York Times Health): Treatment of CFS
• Mayo Clinic: CFS Treatment

What Are The Holistic and Alternative Treatments for Chronic Fatigue Syndrome?

• Healthwise (via Yahoo Health): Cognitive-behavioral therapy for chronic fatigue syndrome
• Cleveland Clinic: Diet, Exercise, Stress and the Immune System
• Helium: Raw foods Diet Helps Fibromyalgia and Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Sufferers
• eHow.com: How to Develop a Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Exercise Program
• eHow.com: How to Use Herbs to Treat Chronic Fatigue

How Do You Prevent Chronic Fatigue Syndrome?

• Mayo Clinic: CFS Prevention
• eMedicineHealth: CFS Prevention
• Healthwise (via WebMD): CFS Prevention
• eHow.com: How to Prevent Chronic Fatigue Syndrome

Wisdom, Personal Experiences and Blogs about Chronic Fatigue Syndrome

• MyPage: Gayle's CFS Journey from Age 16
• CFS Corner: A Husband and Wife Share Their 15 year Experience With CFS
• Helium: Testimonies: Living with Chronic Fatigue and Immune Dysfunction Syndrome
• Helium: The Hidden Risk of Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
• Escribbler: A Young Man's Story About Living with Chronic Fatigue

Foundations and Support Groups on Chronic Fatigue Syndrome

• National CFIDS Foundation: Support and Education of Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
• National Chronic Fatigue Syndrome and Fibromyalgia Association: Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Education and Support

Message Boards, Chat and Discussions about Chronic Fatigue Syndrome

• HealthBoards: Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Message Board
• DailyStrength: Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Discussion Search Results
• Flickr: CFIDS Discussion
• eHealth Forum: CFS Forum
• Topix Forums: Chronic Fatigue Syndrome

Scientific and Medical Journal Articles on Chronic Fatigue Syndrome

• JAMA: Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Journals
• PubMed Central: CFS Search Results
• Google Scholar: Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Search Results

Clinical Trials on Chronic Fatigue Syndrome

• ClinicalTrials.gov: Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
• CenterWatch: CFS trials

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GuideWisdom and Fast Facts References

1. ↑ ^{1.0 1.1} eMedicineHealth: Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
2. ↑ Mayo Clinic: Chronic Fatigue Syndrome

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