Chronic Fatigue Overview
Chronic Fatigue Syndrome is not yet fully understood, but seems to be closely related to Fibromyalgia. Both health problems seem to begin with a viral infection or a severe physical or emotional shock. The range of symptoms for Chronic Fatigue syndrome is usually marked with excessive, ongoing fatigue that is so strong it impairs congnitive and memory brain functions. Sometimes Chronic Fatigue syndrom also includes muscle pain, digestive problems, insomnia and headaches.
Fibromyalgia (also known as fibrositis, tension myalgias, chronic muscle pain syndrome, and psychogenic rheumatism) has very similar symptoms to Chronic Fatigue syndrome and even Irritable Bowel Syndrome too. These health problems generally affect young adult females, are marked by chronic symptoms that can sometimes be disabling, and have no specific known cause. Fibromyalgia sufferers may experience more pain, along with anxiety, depression, and numbness or tingling in the body's extremities.
In some cases, doctors feel that chronic fatigue syndrome is just another form of depression or simple exhaustion from their everyday lifestyles. Some studies however, have indicated there may be more to the causes of these syndromes than some might think.
Chronic fatigue syndrome sufferers for instance, often have a fever and swollen glands. One study conducted showed that most of the participants had very similar symptoms, and specific medical problems too.
Common symptoms which were brought to light in this study included: Chronic fatigue, having cold extremities, impaired memory functions, frequent urination, balancing problems, muscle twitches and aches, dry mouth and sore throats.
When medical tests were run on the participants of this study, it was found that some participants had a fever, but most had body temperatures below normal. Most also had low blood pressure, and yeast infections on their tongues or in their mouths. 85% showed white spots on the nails, which indicates a potential zinc deficiency.
Additionally, 82% showed yeast in their stools and 30% showed parasites in their stools too. Low levels of both zinc and magnesium were also found.
Based on studies like this along with numerous examples of Chronic Fatigue sufferers having success treating themselves with dietary changes and herbal remedies and supplements, there seems to be at least some indication that this syndrome is actually caused by more serious, underlying issues within the body.
The biggest problems come of course, from the wide variety of issues and responses each person's body is subjected to. Some people have food allergies or intolerances without knowing it, while others breathe numerous harmful toxins into their body all day long. Others may be more lacking in nutrition and essential vitamins and minerals, while still others may have yeast infections or parasites they're unaware of.
Remember too that different treatments will create different results in different people. Even natural and herbal remedies can have differing affects from one person to another, and this also comes down to not knowing exactly what might be causing the problems. A safe assumption though, is that by improving the eating habits, boosting nutrition, and treating for common problems such as yeast infections, parasites and other harmful bacteria can often go a long way towards resolving many of the associated problems.
Note: Some statements in this article may not be approved by the FDA. This article is for informational purposes only and should not be taken as professional medical advice.
