Chronic Fatigue Syndrome

Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Testing and health information

Extreme fatigue that is ongoing and cannot be explained by a medical condition or has no other scientifically proven cause is called Chronic Fatigue Syndrome or CFS. Chronic Fatigue Syndrome can be detrimental to a person’s ability to perform and complete even the most basic daily or routine tasks and activities.

As there is currently no definitive test to diagnose CFS, laboratory testing is used to eliminate and provide treatment options for health conditions or disorders with similar symptoms. The CDC provides guidelines for the basic tests that should be performed, but these could be dependent on other symptoms as ... See more


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Extreme fatigue that is ongoing and cannot be explained by a medical condition or has no other scientifically proven cause is called Chronic Fatigue Syndrome or CFS. Chronic Fatigue Syndrome can be detrimental to a person’s ability to perform and complete even the most basic daily or routine tasks and activities.

Even though a person is continuously fatigued, they have trouble sleeping and often wake to feel as if they have not slept at all.

Other symptoms that they may experience include:

  • Recurrent headaches
  • Pain in the joints and muscles
  • Frequent sore throat
  • Problems with memory, focus, and concentration

Not every person may experience all these symptoms and may be affected to varying degrees, which may change from day to day. In extreme cases, CFS can last for an extended period exceeding ... See more