Chronic Fatigue Syndrome

Follow the links below to find information on Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS) and myalgic encephalomyelitis (ME).

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Reviewed January 2012

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Title:	Chronic fatigue syndrome and exercise
Publisher:	Better Health Channel
Description:	Exercise is difficult for people with myalgic encephalomyelitis (ME), also known as chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS). However, research suggests that, in many cases, a graded and careful exercise program may improve CFS symptoms.
Date:	Nov 2011

Title:	Chronic fatigue syndrome (ME/CFS)
Publisher:	Better Health Channel
Description:	People with myalgic encephalomyelitis (ME), or chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS), suffer from post-exertional malaise or 'flu-like' symptoms following activity. ME/CFS has been classified as a neurological condition that affects people of any age, both children and adults. Other symptoms include pain, disrupted sleep, difficulty thinking, alterations in blood pressure, hormones and body temperature.
Date:	Sep 2011

Title:	Chronic fatigue syndrome
Publisher:	Child and Youth Health - CYH (South Australia)
Description:	Chronic fatigue syndrome is a condition which can affect people of all ages. The causes are still not known and the effects vary from person to person. It is often not known how long it will last and what will help.
Date:	Sep 2011

Title:	Chronic fatigue syndrome
Publisher:	Child and Youth Health - CYH (South Australia)
Description:	Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS) - this topic will provide you with some information about what CFS is, its effects and how to deal with it.
Date:	Sep 2011

Title:	Chronic fatigue syndrome - the facts
Publisher:	Child and Youth Health - CYH (South Australia)
Description:	Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS) is an illness which causes long-lasting physical and mental fatigue. The symptoms last for many months and sometimes years. (The word 'chronic' means long lasting).
Date:	May 2011

Title:	Chronic fatigue syndrome - living with it
Publisher:	Child and Youth Health - CYH (South Australia)
Description:	If you have long-lasting tiredness, it could be Chronic Fatigue Syndrome - but it is essential that you seek medical advice to diagnose and treat it correctly. It is important that all causes of fatigue are investigated.
Date:	May 2011

Title:	Chronic fatigue syndrome
Publisher:	Child and Youth Health - CYH (South Australia)
Description:	It used to be thought that Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS) was caused by the mind telling the body it was sick, but most doctors now know it is an illness of the body.
Date:	Mar 2011

Title:	Chronic fatigue syndrome
Publisher:	Virtual Medical Centre.com
Description:	Information on the symptoms, treatment and diagnosis of chronic fatigue syndrome written by professional medical specialists.
Date:	Mar 2009

Title:	Traditional Chinese medicinal herbs for the treatment of idiopathic chronic fatigue and chronic fatigue syndrome
Publisher:	John Wiley and Sons, Ltd. for The Cochrane Collaboration
Description:	Treatment options for idiopathic chronic fatigue are limited. This review attempted to examine the use of traditional Chinese herbal remedies for this condition. Although some studies investigating traditional Chinese herbs for were found for chronic fa...
Date:	Jan 2009

Title:	Cognitive behaviour therapy for chronic fatigue syndrome in adults
Publisher:	John Wiley and Sons, Ltd. for The Cochrane Collaboration
Description:	Chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS) is a very common and disabling condition, in which people suffer from persistent symptoms of fatigue that are unexplained. Cognitive behaviour therapy is a psychological therapy model that is commonly used to treat a range...
Date:	Apr 2008

Title:	Exercise therapy for chronic fatigue syndrome
Publisher:	John Wiley and Sons, Ltd. for The Cochrane Collaboration
Description:	Based on five included studies, this systematic review cautiously concludes that exercise therapy is a promising treatment for chronic fatigue syndrome. However, studies of higher quality are needed that involve different patient groups and settings, an...
Date:	May 2004

Title:	Chronic fatigue syndrome - myDr.com.au
Publisher:	myDr
Description:	With no test to confirm its diagnosis, chronic fatigue syndrome has become one of the most controversial illnesses.
Date:	May 2002

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