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How Can Chronic Fatigue Be Treated?

My husband is 80 years of age, has had chronic fatigue for 8 years, our family doctor has never been able to give any medication to help because there isn t any. As large as ProMedica is in Ohio, Michigan, we can t find one doctor familiar with this. Can I get any help anywhere?
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Chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS) is a debilitating disorder characterized by extreme fatigue or tiredness that doesn’t go away with rest, and can’t be explained by an underlying medical condition. CFS can also be referred to as myalgic encephalomyelitis (ME) or systemic exertion intolerance disease (SEID).
unusually low blood pressure), a weakened immune system, and hormonal imbalances could all be contributing factors.
There is currently no specific cure for CFS. Each afflicted person has different symptoms and may therefore benefit from different types of treatment aimed at managing the disease and relieving their symptoms.
Making some changes to your lifestyle can help reduce your symptoms. Limiting or eliminating your caffeine intake will help you sleep better and ease your insomnia.No one medication can treat all of your symptoms. u can do one thing which can help is to give small glass of fresh wheat grass juice early morning empty stomach and don't have anything till one hour..
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How Can Chronic Fatigue Be Treated?

Chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS) is a debilitating disorder characterized by extreme fatigue or tiredness that doesn’t go away with rest, and can’t be explained by an underlying medical condition. CFS can also be referred to as myalgic encephalomyelitis (ME) or systemic exertion intolerance disease (SEID). unusually low blood pressure), a weakened immune system, and hormonal imbalances could all be contributing factors. There is currently no specific cure for CFS. Each afflicted person has different symptoms and may therefore benefit from different types of treatment aimed at managing the disease and relieving their symptoms. Making some changes to your lifestyle can help reduce your symptoms. Limiting or eliminating your caffeine intake will help you sleep better and ease your insomnia.No one medication can treat all of your symptoms. u can do one thing which can help is to give small glass of fresh wheat grass juice early morning empty stomach and don t have anything till one hour..