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There is currently no cure for CFS. Instead, the symptoms are treated. Many people with CFS experience depression and other psychological problems that may improve with treatment. Some of the pr...[read article]

Tests for Chronic Fatigue Syndrome

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During a physical examination, a health care provider studies a patient's body to determine the presence or absence of physical problems. A typical physical ex...  More
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A complete blood count (CBC) test measures the following: The number of red blood cells (RBCs; The number of white blood cells (WBCs; The total amount of hemog...  More
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Medical Procedures for Chronic Fatigue Syndrome

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A therapeutic approach based on the principle that maladaptive moods and behavior can be changed by replacing distorted or inappropriate ways of thinking with thoug...  More
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Prescribed Medications for Chronic Fatigue Syndrome

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FLUOXETINE belongs to a class of drugs known as selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs). It helps to treat mood problems such as depression, obsessive compu...  More
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ALPRAZOLAM is a benzodiazepine. It is used to treat anxiety and panic attacks.This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmac...  More
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NAPROXEN (na PROX en) is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID). It is used to reduce swelling and to treat pain. This medicine may be used for dental pain,...  More
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AMITRIPTYLINE (a mee TRIP ti leen) is used to treat depression. This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you hav...  More
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ASPIRIN (AS pir in) is a pain reliever. It is used to treat mild pain and fever. This medicine is also used as directed by a doctor to prevent and to treat heart at...  More
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IBUPROFEN is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID). The medicine may be used for dental pain, fever, headaches or migraines, osteoarthritis, rheumatoid art...  More
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SERTRALINE (SER tra leen) is used to treat depression. It may also be used to treat obsessive compulsive disorder, panic disorder, post-trauma stress, premenstrual ...  More
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BUPROPION (byoo PROE pee on) is used to treat depression. This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have ques...  More
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CLONAZEPAM (kloe NA ze pam) is a benzodiazepine. It is used to treat certain types of seizures. It is also used to treat panic disorder. This medicine may be used f...  More
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LORAZEPAM is a benzodiazepine. It is used to treat anxiety.  More
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PAROXETINE is used to treat depression. It may also be used to treat anxiety disorders, obsessive compulsive disorder, panic attacks, post traumatic stress, and pre...  More
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FEXOFENADINE (fex oh FEN a deen) is an antihistamine. This medicine is used to treat or prevent symptoms of allergies. It is also used to help reduce itchy skin ras...  More
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PSEUDOEPHEDRINE is a decongestant. It is used to treat congestion of the nose or sinuses.This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider...  More
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CETIRIZINE is an antihistamine. This medicine is used to treat or prevent symptoms of allergies. It is also used to help reduce itchy skin rash and hives.  More
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NORTRIPTYLINE is used to treat depression.This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions.  More
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DESIPRAMINE is used to treat depression.This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions.  More
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FLUDROCORTISONE is a corticosteroid. It is used to treat Addison's disease and to treat a salt losing condition called adrenogenital syndrome.This medicine may...  More
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LORAZEPAM is a benzodiazepine. It is used to treat anxiety and certain types of seizures. It is also used to cause sleep before surgery and to block the memory of t...  More
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MIDODRINE is used to treat low blood pressure in patients who have symptoms like dizziness when going from a sitting to a standing position.This medicine may be use...  More
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AMITRIPTYLINE; CHLORDIAZEPOXIDE is an anti-depressant and a benzodiazepine. It is used to treat depression with anxiety.This medicine may be used for other purposes...  More
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Over the Counter Medications for Chronic Fatigue Syndrome

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NAPROXEN (na PROX en) is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID). It is used to reduce swelling and to treat pain. This medicine may be used for dental pain,...  More
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ASPIRIN (AS pir in) is a pain reliever. It is used to treat mild pain and fever. This medicine is also used as directed by a doctor to prevent and to treat heart at...  More
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IBUPROFEN is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID). The medicine may be used for dental pain, fever, headaches or migraines, osteoarthritis, rheumatoid art...  More
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ACETAMINOPHEN (a set a MEE noe fen) is a pain reliever. It is used to treat mild pain and fever. This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care ...  More
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PSEUDOEPHEDRINE is a decongestant. It is used to treat congestion of the nose or sinuses.This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider...  More
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CETIRIZINE is an antihistamine. This medicine is used to treat or prevent symptoms of allergies. It is also used to help reduce itchy skin rash and hives.  More
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Herbs and Supplements for Chronic Fatigue Syndrome What's this?

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Folate and folic acid are forms of a water-soluble B vitamin. Folate occurs naturally in food and folic acid is the synthetic form of this vitamin. Folic acid is we...  More
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DHEA (dehydroepiandrosterone) is an endogenous hormone (made in the human body), and secreted by the adrenal gland. DHEA serves as precursor to male and female sex ...  More
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Liver extract and desiccated (dried) liver have been marketed as iron supplements for over a century. The extract is processed cow or pig liver that may either be a...  More
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Evening primrose oil (EPO) contains an omega-6 essential fatty acid, gamma-linolenic acid (GLA), which is believed to be the active ingredient. EPO has been studied...  More
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Alternative Procedures for Chronic Fatigue Syndrome What's this?

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Spinal manipulative therapies are those that are used on the human skeleton, particularly the spinal area, to relieve muscular or skeletal pain , relieve tension, i...  More
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The practice of acupuncture originated in China 5,000 years ago. Today it is widely used throughout the world and is one of the main pillars of Chinese medicine. Th...  More
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