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.
Lifestyle changes, medications, and alternative therapies can all be used to manage symptoms of CFS. This eMedTV segment describes the different options for chronic fatigue syndrome treatment and provides links to additional information.
Acupuncture, massage, and herbal products are all alternative therapies for chronic fatigue syndrome. This eMedTV Web page describes some of the different alternative treatments 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 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.
As explained in this eMedTV article, research on chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS) is being done to understand the relationship between CFS and depression. This page describes other areas of research on this condition, including experimental treatments.
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