People living with chronic fatigue syndrome may find physical activity and counseling helpful. This eMedTV article outlines how these things can make living with chronic fatigue syndrome easier and discusses other coping strategies.
Chronic fatigue syndrome treatment may involve lifestyle changes, medications, and alternative therapies. This eMedTV segment describes the different options for chronic fatigue syndrome treatment and provides links to additional information.
Alternative therapies for chronic fatigue syndrome may include acupuncture, massage, and herbal products. This eMedTV Web page describes some of the different alternative therapies people use to help relieve symptoms of chronic fatigue syndrome.
For some people with chronic fatigue syndrome, support groups may be helpful. This eMedTV article suggests things to look for when choosing a chronic fatigue syndrome support group, such as a leader who distills discussion into useful information.
As this eMedTV article explains, the chronic fatigue syndrome prognosis varies considerably among patients; however, it is thought that about 50 percent of people with the condition recover and that most people who recover do so within five years.
Chronic fatigue syndrome research is being done to understand the relationship between CFS and depression. This eMedTV article describes other areas of focus for research concerning chronic fatigue syndrome, including experimental treatments.
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