Symptoms & characteristics of Chronic Fatigue

Across the globe there are several million people who suffer from Chronic Fatigue Syndrome. More than one million of those sufferers live in the United States.

Women in their 40’s and 50’s suffer from this ailment more than any other group, but it attacks people of all ages, genders, socioeconomic status, and race.

Chronic Fatigue is characterized by one main symptom, which can be quite severe – debilitating fatigue. Without a diagnosis, you might have Chronic Fatigue if you’ve suffered serious fatigue for more than six months.

Chronic Fatigue isn’t normal tiredness. It’s the kind of fatigue that keeps you in bed, literally, unable to get up and do much of anything. It affects both your body and your mind.

Other symptoms which are common for everyone with Chronic Fatigue include:

* Sore throat.
* Headaches. Generally the headaches will change in pattern and severity. They’ll be new headaches that you haven’t had before.
* Swollen and sore lymph nodes.
* Sore muscles.
* Joint pain without swelling or redness.
* Sleep that is not refreshing. Meaning you sleep all night and wake up feeling completely exhausted
* Fatigue or malaise after activity. This is an extremely common symptom. You head out for a walk with a friend and then cannot get out of bed for three days. Chronic Fatigue is worsened by mental and physical activity.
* Memory loss – generally short term memory loss
* Difficulty concentrating

In addition to these common symptoms for all Chronic Fatigue suffers, there are some less common symptoms. They include:

Digestive disorders causing bloating, diarrhea, pain and nausea

Difficulty regulating your body’s temperature.

Alternating between chills and sweating

Chest pain, shortness of breath and a chronic cough are also all common symptoms.

Visual difficulties including blurring, sensitivity to light and dry eyes.

If you have allergies they may worsen or you may develop new allergies to foods, medicine, outdoor elements, or chemicals.

Dizziness and balance problems.

Emotional trouble.

It’s no doubt that if you’re feeling exhausted for days, weeks in a row; you’re going to have emotional issues.

Some common emotions that go hand in hand with Chronic Fatigue include depression, irritability, and anxiety.

It’s also not uncommon to experience weight loss or weight gain from Chronic Fatigue.

It’s not known whether these secondary symptoms are caused by Chronic Fatigue directly or indirectly. It could be that Chronic Fatigue weakens your immune system thus causing other issues.

If you suffer from Chronic Fatigue it’s important to know that, while there isn’t a cure, there are treatments that can help you regain control over your life.

You can learn to manage Chronic Fatigue and treat the symptoms. If you suspect you have Chronic Fatigue, get help from your doctor. They can prescribe combined therapies to help you get back to normal

Easy Methods to Cope with Chronic Fatigue Syndrome

If you’ve been diagnosed with chronic fatigue you may feel as if the world has fallen out from under your feet. There’s no cure and the symptoms of Chronic Fatigue can make someone feel hopeless.

It’s important to know that while there is no cure, there are real and powerful strategies to cope with Chronic Fatigue syndrome.

Do Gentle Exercises.

While it’s true that physical activity can worsen your symptoms if done in excessive amounts, low to moderate physical exercise can also help you in the long run.

You should seek help when developing an exercise program and whatever you choose to do, it should be moderate and easy. You mainly want to focus on keeping the joints flexible.

Walking, yoga, Thai chi and cycling are all good moderate exercise programs that can help you manage Chronic Fatigue.

Exercise has been proven to help with the emotional issues related to Chronic Fatigue too. It’s normal to feel depressed, angry, anxious and overwhelmed with Chronic Fatigue, and exercise can help you manage these emotions so they don’t get the better of you.

Use a Daily Journal.

Journaling can be a powerful process. It can help you put your emotions into words, this is helpful because your emotions can be a contributing cause to worsening your symptoms.

Additionally, journaling can help you track your symptoms and the behaviors related to these symptoms.

Once you can make links between behaviors and symptoms surfacing or worsening, you can begin to make lifestyle changes to alleviate these behaviors.

Even minor behavior changes can have a significant effect on your symptoms.

Find a Support Group.

It’s important to connect with other people who have a Chronic Fatigue diagnosis too. They can listen to you and help you come to grips with your diagnosis.

They can also help you find doctors and therapists to help you alleviate or reduce your symptoms. Support groups help you realize you’re not alone.

They can be a powerful coping mechanism, providing you with support and information.

Not only that, you can develop lifelong friendships and share your experiences with others who know exactly what it's like to go through this situation.

Seek Extra Help.

There are behavior counselors who can help you. They will assess your lifestyle and behaviors as they relate to your Chronic Fatigue symptoms and help you create new behaviors.

This is a powerful way to both cope with Chronic Fatigue and take control of your life.

Don't rule out alternative medicine practicioners either. They can be extremely beneficial in helping you discover natural treatments that will work for you.

Unlike medical doctors who can seem cold and distant, a natural health practicioner is generally very open and caring. They want to help you feel the best you can.

Don't Ignore Your Emotions.

It's likely you will go through stages of anger and resentment, along with sadness and even a feeling of loss.

While you don't want to wallow in those emotions, it is important to feel them so you can let them go.

Once you let go of the negative emotions, you'll be more open to find the best treatment you can and to strive to live the best life possible.

Chronic Fatigue isn’t an easy diagnosis. However, there are many ways you can cope. You can turn a disheartening diagnosis into a new life with a new outlook. It is possible to live a great life with Chronic Fatigue.

Learn more about your health online when you read the rest of our information here about: Chronic Fatigue Syndrome guide and also download the free health report available there!

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