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I Cured Chronic Fatigue Syndrome.. Now You Can Too!
Hello, my name is Jeremy Carew Reid and I was bedridden for many years with a sickness called Chronic Fatigue Syndrome. What follows is an account of my healing journey on how I cured myself from one of the most mysterious and stubborn illnesses that is effecting and crippling millions of people around the world today.
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Effective chronic fatigue syndrome treatments
A variety of
therapeutic approaches have been described as benefiting patients
with chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS). Since no cause for CFS has
been identified and the pathophysiology remains unknown, treatment
programs are directed at relief of symptoms, with the goal of the
patient regaining some level of pre-existing function and well-being.
Decisions regarding treatment for CFS or any chronically fatiguing
illness should be made only in consultation with a health care provider.
The health care provider, together with the patient, will develop
an individually program that provides the greatest benefit. Currently,
most health care providers with experience in treating persons with
CFS use some combination of the therapies discussed below.
Some proposed
treatments are unproven and may be harmful. It should not mask another
illness that needs identification and specific treatment. In general,
health care providers advise patients with CFS to pace them carefully
and encourage them to avoid unusual physical or emotional stress.
The paced activity can be counter-productive if it increases fatigue
or pain. A regular, manageable daily routine helps avoid the "push-crash"
phenomenon characterized by better health, followed by a relapse
of symptoms perhaps initiated by the excessive activity. Although
patients should be as active as possible, clinicians may need to
explain the disorder to employers and family members advising them
to make allowances as possible. Modest regular exercise to avoid
de-conditioning is important
Non-pharmacologic
therapies that have a passive physical component sometimes used
by CFS patients include massage therapy. Pharmacologic therapy is
directed toward the relief of specific symptoms experienced by the
individual patient. Patients with CFS appear particularly sensitive
to many medications, especially those that affect the central nervous
system. Thus, the usual treatment strategy is to begin with very
low doses and to gradually increase dosage as necessary and as tolerated.
Although the patient may state that they sleep better, the sleep
disorder remains obscured and thus treatment of the sleep disorder
not given.
Other antidepressants:
Newer antidepressants have been used to treat depression in CFS
patients, although non-depressed CFS patients receiving treatment
with serotonin reuptake inhibitors have been found by some health
care providers to benefit from this treatment as well or better
than depressed patients. Examples of antidepressants used to treat
patients with CFS include serotonin reuptake inhibitors, such as
fluoxetine, Zoloft, and paroxetine ,venlafaxine trazodone . A number
of adverse reactions, varying with the specific drug, may be experienced,
but include agitation, sleep disturbances, and increased fatigue.
Anxiolytic agents: Anxiolytic agents may be used to treat symptoms
of anxiety in CFS patients.
Disclaimer :
The text presented on these pages is for your information only.
It is not a substitute for professional medical advice. It may not
represent your true individual medical situation. Do not use this
information to diagnose or treat a health problem or disease without
consulting a qualified health care provider. Please consult your
health care provider if you have any questions or concerns.
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