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Suggest Treatment For Chronic Fatigue

Hello. I am a 72 year old male with a 25 year disability for by-polar 2/panic attacks of last year. In spring of last year pain developed in arms legs etc.., I am now diagnosed with FMS. although the pain can be severe nothing is worse than the fatigue. I have always felt that pain can be managed but fatigue can not. I am currently in remission but continue to experience what I believe is fibrofog. What is newest medication that focuses son fatigue?
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Hello,

Chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS) is one of the difficult diagnosis to make as it is a diagnosis of exclusion.

The fatigue should not be due to: -Medical conditions like chronic illness, thyroid imbalance, anemia etc -Psychological conditions like anxiety, depression or stress Many people do not fully recover from CFS even with treatment.

The usual treatment response is 20-50%. Following steps will help you in treatment:

-Examination of the general physician to rule out medical causes or medicine side effects for fatigue.
-Cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT): from a nearby psychologist.
-Graded exercise therapy (GET): Start with daily morning walk.
-Activity scheduling: Fix time meals, sleep and wake up.. assign time for some leisure activities.
-Treatment with antidepressants like fluoxetine I hope this information has been both informative and helpful for you.


Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Take care

Regards,
Dr Iven Romic Rommstein, General Surgeon
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Suggest Treatment For Chronic Fatigue

Hello, Chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS) is one of the difficult diagnosis to make as it is a diagnosis of exclusion. The fatigue should not be due to: -Medical conditions like chronic illness, thyroid imbalance, anemia etc -Psychological conditions like anxiety, depression or stress Many people do not fully recover from CFS even with treatment. The usual treatment response is 20-50%. Following steps will help you in treatment: -Examination of the general physician to rule out medical causes or medicine side effects for fatigue. -Cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT): from a nearby psychologist. -Graded exercise therapy (GET): Start with daily morning walk. -Activity scheduling: Fix time meals, sleep and wake up.. assign time for some leisure activities. -Treatment with antidepressants like fluoxetine I hope this information has been both informative and helpful for you. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care Regards, Dr Iven Romic Rommstein, General Surgeon