What is Chronic Fatigue Syndrome?

[Andi]

From Pamela Rice Hahn,

Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS), which is also sometimes referred to as Chronic Fatigue Immune Dysfunction Syndrome (CFIDS) or Myalgic Encephalomyelitis (M.E.), is a condition characterized by the primary symptom of a prolonged, persistent debilitating fatigue not relieved by rest and not directly caused by other conditions. In general, a diagnosis for CFS requires that the tiredness is severe enough for at least a 50% decrease in the patient’s ability to participate in ordinary activities. The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) describes CFS as a distinct disorder with specific symptoms and physical signs, based on the exclusion of other possible causes.

to read on...http://chronicfatigue.about.com/od/articles/a/cfs1.htm

[henry88]

Chronic Fatigue Syndrome symptoms are long term tiredness or fatigue. Other conditions are muscular/joint pain, abnormal sleep patterns, headaches and poor concentration. Though the symptoms are looking not so hazardous but long term persistence can be dangerous. The cause of the disease is still unknown.