Post by Lady~RavenHeart on Aug 28, 2005 15:20:06 GMT 2
What is Chronic Fatigue Syndrome?
Simply put, Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, (CFS) also known as Chronic Fatigue Immune Dysfunction Syndrome, (CIFDS) or Myalgic Encephalomyelitis is characterized by incapacitating fatigue, not alleviated by rest, body wide muscle and joint pain, brain fog or cognitive impairment, "flu like symptoms" such as sore throat, fever, chills; tender neck or armpit lymph nodes, unrefreshing sleep, headaches and post exertional malaise lasting more than 24 hours.
What is Fibromyalgia?
Simply put, Fibromyalgia (FMS) - Fibromyalgia is a condition characterized by body wide muscle pains, tender points, sleep disturbance, cognitive impairments (fibrofog or brain fog) and overwhelming fatigue. Many (but not all) other symptoms associated with FMS are subjective swelling, joint pain, non-restorative sleep and migraine headaches. It is believed to be a condition that affects the central nervous system (CNS).
Latest scientific research is pointing out to the fact that CFS and FMS are Neuroendocrineimmune Disorders or Dysfunctions, thus affecting the neurological, the endocrinological and the immune systems. FMS and CFS symptoms overlap considerably.
How are these conditions diagnosed?
Chronic Fatigue Syndrome is still diagnosed by exclusion by ruling out any other health conditions. It is done after a considerable amount of time and effort is spent on medical testing and after careful reviewing of the person's health history and symptomlogy.
Fibromyalgia, according to the American College of Rheumatology, if a person experiences pain in at least 11 of the 18 tender points sites located in their bodies, accompanied by the symptomlogy described above, they have FMS.
Is there a treatment for FMS and CFS?
Although there is no cure for both conditions, a careful multidisciplinary approach tailored to the individual, by the treating physician can improve the PwNEIDs quality of life. Many PwNEIDs face serious life changes as these two conditions may prevent them for leading successful lives in the areas of employment, social interaction, and family relations. It is strongly suggested that PwNEIDs find some emotional support through Cognitive Behavior Therapy, mental health counseling and participation in a caring support group.
Simply put, Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, (CFS) also known as Chronic Fatigue Immune Dysfunction Syndrome, (CIFDS) or Myalgic Encephalomyelitis is characterized by incapacitating fatigue, not alleviated by rest, body wide muscle and joint pain, brain fog or cognitive impairment, "flu like symptoms" such as sore throat, fever, chills; tender neck or armpit lymph nodes, unrefreshing sleep, headaches and post exertional malaise lasting more than 24 hours.
What is Fibromyalgia?
Simply put, Fibromyalgia (FMS) - Fibromyalgia is a condition characterized by body wide muscle pains, tender points, sleep disturbance, cognitive impairments (fibrofog or brain fog) and overwhelming fatigue. Many (but not all) other symptoms associated with FMS are subjective swelling, joint pain, non-restorative sleep and migraine headaches. It is believed to be a condition that affects the central nervous system (CNS).
Latest scientific research is pointing out to the fact that CFS and FMS are Neuroendocrineimmune Disorders or Dysfunctions, thus affecting the neurological, the endocrinological and the immune systems. FMS and CFS symptoms overlap considerably.
How are these conditions diagnosed?
Chronic Fatigue Syndrome is still diagnosed by exclusion by ruling out any other health conditions. It is done after a considerable amount of time and effort is spent on medical testing and after careful reviewing of the person's health history and symptomlogy.
Fibromyalgia, according to the American College of Rheumatology, if a person experiences pain in at least 11 of the 18 tender points sites located in their bodies, accompanied by the symptomlogy described above, they have FMS.
Is there a treatment for FMS and CFS?
Although there is no cure for both conditions, a careful multidisciplinary approach tailored to the individual, by the treating physician can improve the PwNEIDs quality of life. Many PwNEIDs face serious life changes as these two conditions may prevent them for leading successful lives in the areas of employment, social interaction, and family relations. It is strongly suggested that PwNEIDs find some emotional support through Cognitive Behavior Therapy, mental health counseling and participation in a caring support group.
