Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Treatment

Although the coping skills taught in cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) can be very helpful for any illness, in chronic fatigue syndrome some practitioners make the severe mistake of trying to convince people that their illness is not real. This is as... Full Answer

Early research suggests that a homeopathic approach may help treat long-term tiredness. More research is needed before a conclusion can be made. You should read product labels, and discuss all therapies with a qualified healthcare provider. Natural... Full Answer

While there is no cure, you should be treated for chronic fatigue syndrome to minimize the symptoms, if left untreated, could leave you with decreased function or homebound.  By treating the symptoms, you can improve your physical condition,... Full Answer

Medicines do not cure chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS); they only help relieve symptoms. They may not greatly speed up your return to full activity. But when medicines are used properly, they can help you feel better. Medication choices Over-the-counter... Full Answer

Diet is very important in chronic fatigue syndrome. Especially important would be avoiding sugar, as this aggravates low blood sugar from adrenal fatigue, Candida/yeast overgrowth in the gut, and nutritional deficiencies. Also very important is... Full Answer

Although it is important to rest when tired, it is also important to remember that the body maintains efficiency through a "use it or lose it" approach. Because of this, although it is tempting to not exert because of both the fatigue and feeling wiped... Full Answer

Many nutrients can be very helpful for chronic fatigue syndrome. Especially helpful are: 1) Ribose 5 g 3x a day. This increased energy an average of 61% at three weeks in our recent study. 2) A high dose B complex with 50 mg of most B vitamins and 500... Full Answer

Treatment for chronic fatigue syndrome can be difficult to administer because symptoms often vary and can even lessen with time. Treatment for chronic fatigue syndrome is most effective when it is addressed to one of the main possible causes of the... Full Answer

Chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS) can be difficult to treat. In this video, Dr. Robin Miller reveals a therapy that can be effective in treating CFS. Full Answer

Because there is known scientific cause of CFS there is not a cure per se. However,, the symptoms of chronic fatigue syndrome dissipate on their own over time. If your chronic fatigue syndrome is due to psychological stress, diet, or exercise habits,... Full Answer