What is CFS?
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Chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS) is a
debilitating illness that affects adults and children alike. The illness is also known as chronic fatigue immune dysfunction syndrome (CFIDS) or
myalgic encephalomyelitis (ME). The National Institutes of Health has selected three research facilities
to study the illness. A network of support group organizations exists nationwide to help patients
and their families. At present, there is no known cause of the illness. Some treatment strategies are available to alleviate symptoms.
Chronic fatigue is only one symptom of chronic fatigue syndrome, just as chronic thirst can be
one symptom of untreated diabetes. However, CFS differs from the more typical feeling of
fatigue; it is a debilitating disorder that interferes with a persons ability to participate in the
activity of daily life, sometimes for long periods of time. Even the simplest task can become a
hurdle to overcome, and expending a small amount of energy can put a person right back in
bed.
Anyone can get chronic fatigue syndrome, i.e. children, teenagers, adults, senior citizens, and it
affects people from all walks of life, having no regard for social or economic status.
At present, there is no known etiology (cause). CFS is diagnosed by exclusion of all other
illnesses known to modern science, such as multiple sclerosis, lupus, certain cancers,
depression, AIDS, thyroid conditions, etc.
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