Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS) FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about about chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS).
This FAQ about was compiled and written by with numerous contributions by others.
0.00 Copyright- The CFS FAQ is copyright (c) 1997 by Roger Burns on behalf of the ...
- 0.01 Introduction
- This document answers frequently asked questions (f.a.q.) about chronic ...
- 0.02 Disclaimer
- The information presented in this document was written and ...
- 0.03 Where to get the current version of this FAQ
- Usenet: posted regularly to newsgroup alt.med.cfs, with subject FAQ: CFS ...
- 1.01 What is CFS?
- Chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS) is an emerging illness characterized ...
- 1.02 What causes CFS?
- The cause of the illness is not yet known. Current theories are looking ...
- 1.03 Is CFS a "real" disease?
- At this early point, many practicing clinicians remain ...
- 1.04 Who gets CFS?
- Few studies address this question. Several show that 70 to 80 ...
- 1.05 Shouldn't this illness have a better name?
- There have been many complaints since the name CFS was adopted in ...
- 2.01 How do I find good medical care for CFS?
- It is very important to find a health practitioner who is ...
- 2.021 CFS definition
- In addition to the official researchers' definition discussed below,...
- 2.022 Clinical views
- Several helpful guides to diagnosis have been written by ...
- 2.03 What are the specific treatments available for CFS?
- Many treatments are available. Most seem to be of limited usefulness,...
- 2.031 Avoid stress
- As odd as it may seem, typically the most beneficial program is ...
- 2.032 Medications
- Treatments tend to address the symptoms, since the ...
- 2.033 Role of exercise
- CFS patients will need to avoid stressful activities, and ...
- 2.034 Dietary changes
- CFS patients appear to be alcohol intolerant. Other food ...
- 2.035 Secondary problems
- There can be several related problems, such as yeast, that need to ...
- 2.036 Article references
- The following are citations of articles on CFS medical treatment ...
- 2.04 What is the role of stress and psychology in CFS?
- Preliminary research suggests that CFS may involve a brain disorder --...
- 2.05 What research is currently going on?
- There is a great deal of research going on, regarding the ...
- 2.06 How does CFS usually begin?
- For a slight majority of patients, the illness begins suddenly ...
- 2.07 How long can CFS last?
- The illness varies greatly in its duration. A few recover after a ...
- 2.08 Is CFS contagious?
- Since the cause of the illness is not known, the question of ...
- 2.09 Is CFS genetic?
- Several studies suggest that there may be a genetic component ...
- 2.10 Do people die from CFS?
- Essentially, the answer is no. Little about how CFS works in ...
- 2.11 Is CFS related to depression?
- Many emerging illnesses, before they have gained acceptance by ...
- 2.12 Is CFS related to AIDS?
- Enough is known about the mechanisms of both diseases to say that ...
- 2.14 How does CFS affect children?
- One of the special aspects of CFS in children is that their self-...
- 2.15 How does CFS relate to pregnancy?
- If anything, in many cases the illness seems to be lessened for ...
- 2.16 How does CFS relate to other similar illnesses such as fibromyalgia, multiple chemical sensitivities, Gulf War syndrome, neurally mediated hypotension, Lyme disease, candida, etc.)?
- There are several conditions whose symptoms and patterns are ...
- 2.17 How does CFS relate specifically to fibromyalgia?
- Many people believe these may be the same illness, as discussed in ...
- 2.18 How does CFS relate to neurally mediated hypotension?
- This is a new area of study. Researchers at Johns Hopkins ...
- 2.19 How does CFS relate to the Epstein-Barr virus?
- The Epstein-Barr virus (EBV) is the cause of mononucleosis, and ...
- 3.01 How does one live with CFS?
- - Know that it's not you. It takes a lot to adjust to your new,...
- 3.02 How do I find support groups?
- To find local support groups, ask your national ...
- 4.01 How do I handle problems about my job?
- - If your work is, or will likely be, affected by your illness,...
- 4.02 What problems do I face in seeking disability benefits? This section will describe some resources for USA disability benefits. Contact the national organizations under question 5.06 for other countries.
- Some on-line files have some helpful information. See the CFS ...
- 5.01 What other FAQs are available?
- There are CFS FAQs about resources on Internet/Usenet , on BBSs ...
- 5.02 What books are available?
- Note the support-oriented books listed under question 3.01 above, ...
- 5.03 What newsletters and magazines are available?
- The most widely read CFS journal in the world is the CFIDS Chronicle,...
- 5.04 What CFS resources are available on Internet and Usenet?
- There is a patients discussion group, available ...
- 5.05 What CFS resources are available on other electronic networks?
- There are CFS discussion groups and information files available ...
- 5.06 What national organizations are there?
- === USA ===...
- 6.01 What else is important for me to know about CFS?
- Medical research and acceptance of the illness will develop only ...
- 6.02 What is "May 12 / International Awareness Day"?
- May 12 has been chosen by many national groups as ...
- A1. Articles on-line
- There are a series of medical articles regarding the diagnosis ...
- A2. Common abbreviations
- Below are shown common medical abbreviations that CFS people ...
- A3. Further information
- This FAQ is not comprehensive, and there are (or will be) separate FAQs ...
- A4. Changes to this edition
- Information about Suhadolnik's research on a bio-marker has been added to ...
- A5. Development of this FAQ
- This is a document whose development is in progress. Please make comments to ...
- A6. Credits
- The initial draft was written by Roger Burns. Some phrases were borrowed ...
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