Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Symptom List

A chronic fatigue syndrome symptom list has been published by the CDC for research and clinical purposes but as anyone who has suffered from or more likely continues to suffer from chronic fatigue syndrome it is an extremely difficult condition to diagnose

However, in an attempt to enable physicians to work from an initial template the most common diagnosis criteria involves the following set of symptoms.

1. A recent onset of persistent fatigue for no apparent reason which cannot be completely relieved by rest and relaxation and results in much lower than normal levels of activity.

2. 4 or more of the following symptoms which have been present for at least 6 months.

Lack of substantial recovery of energy from sleep.

Frequent or recurring sore throat.

Muscle Pain.

Tender Lymph nodes.

Difficulty concentrating or remembering.

Prolonged exhaustion following exertion.

Joint pain.

Headaches more extreme than usual or different in intensity.

This chronic fatigue syndrome symptom list is purely a guideline for an initial medical diagnosis. As CFS does not have any medical tests or physical signs to note it is generally diagnosed by ruling out all of the other medical conditions which carry similar symptoms.

Conditions which display similar symptoms are mononucleosis, Lyme disease, lupus, multiple sclerosis, fibromyalgia, primary sleep disorders, severe obesity and major depressive disorders, all of which can all be ruled out by medical testing, in which case chronic fatigue syndrome is diagnosed and treatment can begin.

It is also possible to display CFS symptoms as a result of certain medications but this can be ruled out very quickly as patients generally know what they’ve taken. It is not uncommon to compare the symptoms of taking certain antibiotics and chronic fatigue syndrome.

The complexity of diagnosing CFS is compounded by the fact that the severity of symptoms can vary a great deal from case to case. 4 in 1000 Americans suffer from CFS. 20 per cent work full time, 50 per cent unable to work and the remainder limited in what work they can do.

By: Eoin McDonnell

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If you unfortunately have matched the criteria for the chronic fatigue syndrome symptom list then it is still possible to live a normal and active life. Despite what some doctors and physicians irresponsibly state, there are remedies and cures to be found. If you would like to learn more follow the link and give it a try. www.chronicfatiguesyndromeonline.info/