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.
Posted on November 1, 2005.
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“If robbery is the taking without permission, CFS could be the greatest thief of all.” –David S. Bell, MD
When describing how others deal and accept the realities of their illness, those who cope with Chronic Fatigue Syndrome and/or Fibromyalgia often express the sentiment “unless they get it, they just won’t get it.”
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Posted on September 29, 2005.
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Chronic Fatigue Syndrome expert Dr. David S. Bell’s July 2005 newsletter topics covered include “The Presence of Cerebral Atrophy in CFS,” “Cognitive Symptoms of CFS,” and “Abnormal Cerebral Perfusion in CFS.”
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