Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, which is sometimes also referred to as Chronic
Fatigue Immune Dysfunction Syndrome (CFIDS) or Myalgic Encephalomyelitis
(M.E. or ME), is an illness characterized by prolonged, devastating
fatigue. Chronic Fatigue Syndrome is often also characterized by
overlapping allergies, sensitivities, and symptoms from other
conditions. The same factors that can make diagnosis difficult also
affect how these symptoms are treated. These resources provide
information about the treatments available for Chronic Fatigue Syndrome.
Chronic Fatigue Syndrome and the
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New Study Shows
Promise that “Skin Tests” May Be Able to Provide a Definitive Diagnosis
for Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
The Grand
Challenge for Research
Learn how despite hundreds of millions being spent on AIDS research and
more than $100 million on MS research, despite that in 2004 only $3.9
million for Chronic Fatigue Syndrome research, the NIH is imposing
further CFS research funding cuts which has put researchers in a
difficult position....
CDC Chronic Fatigue Treatment Information
Data from the U.S. government Center for Disease Control about
non-pharmacologic therapy (physical activity, education,...) and
pharmacologic therapy (prescription medication, experimental drugs and
treatment,...) and dietary supplements and herbal preparations.
The Marshall Protocol for Treating Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
In this interview, Trevor Marshall, Ph.D. explains why he believes his
protocol developed to relieve the symptoms of Sarcoidosis patients also
works for those with Chronic Fatigue.
Steroid Medication No Help to CFS Patients Who Get that Faint Feeling
A January 2001 National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID),
National Institutes of Health (NIH) press release on a study to
determine whether steroid medication would provide relief for Chronic
Fatigue Syndrome patients who experience light-headedness when standing
for long periods of time.
Treatment at the Cheney Clinic
A reprint of an article that first appeared in the July/August 1998
issue of "The CFIDS Chronicle" (Vol. 11 No. 4) that details how Chronic
Fatigue Syndrome expert Dr. Paul Cheney, M.D., Ph.D. treats his
patients, including exercise recommendations such as the Bounce Back
chair.
Dr. Paul Cheney on the Clinical Management of Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
Audio Tape Transcriptions of Paul Cheney, M.D. on the Clinical
Management of Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, from a workshop held in February
of 1999.
Index of Dr. Paul Cheney Treatment Information
This is a page of links to general, seminar, and treatment information
associated with Chronic Fatigue Syndrome expert Dr. Paul Cheney.
Dr. Paul R. Cheney’s Basic Protocol: 2003 Supplement/Health Aid
A page showing Chronic Fatigue Syndrome expert Dr. Paul Cheney's 2003
basic protocol for treatment and supplement/health aid recommendations.
Dr. Cheney's Basic Treatment Plan 2002
Information on Chronic Fatigue Syndrome expert Dr. Paul Cheney's 2002
Basic Treatment Plan. Includes recommendations for rebound exercise,
such as that possible with the Bounce Back Chair; prescription drug and
supplements recommendations; and basic diet suggestions.
Cerebral & Systemic Hemodynamics Changes During Upright Tilt in CFS
Abstract and link to full text of a Journal of Neuroimaging article on
"Cerebral and Systemic Hemodynamics Changes During Upright Tilt in CFS."
During the "tilt table test," patients with chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS)
have higher rates of neurally mediated hypotension (NMH) and postural
tachycardia syndrome (POTS) than healthy controls.
Paul Cheney, M.D.'s Oxygen Treatment for Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
An explanation of Chronic Fatigue Syndrome expert Dr. Paul Cheney's
method of prescribing oxygen for patients with alkaline venus blood.
Dr. Paul Cheney Discusses the Benefits of Klonopin
An interview with Chronic Fatigue Syndrome expert Dr. Paul Cheney about
what he believes are the benefits of treatment with Klonopin and the
supplement magnesium because of their neuroprotective qualities.
An Interview With Paul Cheney M.D., Ph.D.
A transcript of the February 28th, 1999 CFS Radio Program Host Roger G.
Mazlen, M.D. interview with Dr. Paul Cheney.
CFS Research Org.'s Index of Medical Articles
cfsresearch.org's index to more than 200 (full text) research
publications on Chronic Fatigue Syndrome ( CFS ).
Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Clinical Trials
A state-by-state index of Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Clinical Trials.
Compare the Medical Conditions of Gulf War Veterans to CFS, Other....
Information on a completed Department of Veterans Affairs clinical trial
comparing the medical conditions of Gulf War veterans to non-deployed
veterans. Comparisons were made between Gulf War Syndrome (GWS) and
Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, Fibromyalgia, other conditions, and general
health status.
Genetics of Fibromyalgia (and CFS Clinical Trial)
Information on a National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and
Skin Diseases (NIAMS) study on Fibromyalgia, Depression, Irritable Bowel
Syndrome, and Chronic Fatigue Syndrome.
Orthostatic Intolerance in Adolescent Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
The abstract of a New York Medical College study on "Orthostatic
Intolerance in Adolescent Chronic Fatigue Syndrome" with links to the
full text of the article and to other articles that cite this study.
Cause
and Cure Pending: Treat the "Syndrome Subsets" of Chronic Fatigue
Syndrome and Fibromyalgia
Lucinda Bateman, MD
Presented at the October 2003 Chicago Patient Symposium sponsored by the
CFS Society of Illinois, Dr. Bateman -- who came up with the term
"syndrome subsets" for the purpose of describing how, in the absence of
a "magic bullet," I address the symptoms of patients who meet criteria
for CFS/FM -- describes how she takes age, gender, genetics, geographic
location, underlying or associated diseases (from straightforward to
atypical, subtle or overlapping), personality, mood state, medication
side effects, insurance and disability status-not to mention the varied
ways the symptoms of the CFS and FM case definitions are manifest into
consideration when she determines how to develop individual management
approaches for Chronic Fatigue Syndrome and Fibromyalgia patients.
Holistic Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Center
The Fibromyalgia and Fatigue Center is the Web site for the Fibromyalgia
& Fatigue Centers (FFC) founded by Chronic Fatigue Syndrome and
Fibromyalgia patient Dr. Kent Holtorf. These centers use a holistic
approach to treatment for these conditions.
From Fatigued to Fantastic
The Web site for Dr. Teitelbaum’s Annapolis Center For Effective CFS/Fibromyalgia
(FMS) Therapies. |
