Chronic Fatigue

Definition of Chronic Fatigue

If the fatigue has gone on for too long (more than six months or so), it may be an indication of potentially disabling conditions like Chronic Fatigue Syndrome ( CFS ), which used to go by the name Chronic Fatigue Immune Dysfunction Syndrome or CFIDS with or without associated Fibromyalgia (FM) or Fibromyalgia Syndrome (FMS.
How prevalent is CFS? According to a recent statistics released by the Center For Disease Control (CDC), there maybe about 14 million people in USA who have Fibromyalgia and/or CFS. Sadly,”only less than 20% of Americans with CFS have been diagnosed”, the agency said. Read more…

Highly Recommended Books Written About Chronic Fatigue

The best book I have read on the subject of chronic fatigue is From Fatigued to Fantastic by Dr. Teitelbaum. I found it most comprehensive yet easy to understand. I especially liked how he described the science behind the treatments he formulated that have been proven safe and effective treatments for Chronic Fatigue in general and CFS/FM in particular. He also provided a wealth of resources that people with any fatiguing illness/es or condition/s will find very useful indeed.

From Amazon.com Product Description

Every day, millions of people complain that they are tired. In fact, studies show that fatigue is one of the most common problems for which people seek help from a physician. But tests often fail to provide an explanation of chronic fatigue. Tired–So Tired! explains why so many people experience exhaustion and, more important, presents easy-to-follow steps for boosting energy and regaining health.After years of research, Dr. William G. Crook discovered that sugar and yeast, along with other foods and chemicals to which people can develop sensitivities, are major dietary culprits, and can cause everything from headaches to chronic fatigue syndrome. He also found a connection between fatigue and certain nutrient deficiencies. With this information in mind, the doctor developed a diet and vitamin plan that can eliminate fatigue and related symptoms. Tired–So Tired! presents the doctor’s treatment program as well as his research on this important subject.