Chronic Fatigue Syndrome

Research Notes on Chronic Fatigue Syndrome

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

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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

Research Notes References

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

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