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Thursday, October, 29, 2009

What Is Chronic Fatigue Syndrome?

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May 12 –– Awareness Day
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...is International Awareness Day for fibromyalgia, chronic fatigue syndrome, Gulf War syndrome and... Read more »

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What’s in a Name?
By Karen Lee Richards , Health Expert

If you have chronic fatigue syndrome, you’re probably aware that patients in the U.S. have... Read more »

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Encounters with the Invisible – Book Review
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It's Fibromyalgia & ME/CFS Awareness Day!
By Karen Lee Richards , Health Expert

...clinical trials.   ME/CFS (Myalgic Encephalomyelitis / Chronic Fatigue Syndrome)A little over... Read more »

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Newly Updated Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Section
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Health Guide

Chronic fatigue syndrome: resources
Alternative Names Resources - chronic fatigue syndrome Information The following organizations provide information on chronic fatigue... Read more »
Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Diagnosis
Chronic fatigue syndrome (also called myalgic encephalopathy or ME/CFS) should be diagnosed by a physician who is familiar with the illness and regularly treats ME/CFS patients. Because the symptoms... Read more »
Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Symptoms
Chronic fatigue syndrome, also known as myalgic encephalopathy or ME/CFS, is an autoimmune illness characterized by profound and prolonged exhaustion that is not relieved by rest and is not directly... Read more »
Fibromyalgia or Chronic Fatigue Syndrome?
How do you tell whether you have fibromyalgia, chronic fatigue syndrome (also known as “Myalgic Encephalopathy” or “ME”) or both? Are they completely unrelated disorders, sister illnesses... Read more »
Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Causes
Currently, the cause of chronic fatigue syndrome (also called myalgic encephalopathy or ME/CFS) remains a mystery. While it frequently occurs following a cold, flu or viral infection, it can also... Read more »

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