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Long Qt Syndrome Prognosis

Health Encyclopedia: Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Prognosis

Prognosis

The physical severity of chronic fatigue syndrome varies. Most commonly, patients with CFS report that they have trouble fulfilling both home and work responsibilities.

CFS sufferers typically work part-time. In extreme cases, patients are severely disabled and even bedridden. Such patients can do virtually nothing, including even light housework.

In a 2003 study, patients with either CFS or fibromyalgia were more likely to suffer losses of jobs, possessions, and support from friends and ...

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Chronic Fatigue Syndrome: References

ReferencesHickie I, Davenport T, Wakefield D, Vollmer-Conna U, Cameron B, Vernon SD, Reeves WC, Lloyd A; Dubbo Infection Outcomes Study Group. Post-infective and chronic fatigue syndromes preciptated... Read more »

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Chronic Fatigue Syndrome: Introduction

Chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS), sometimes called immune dysfunction syndrome or myalgic encephalomyelitis (in Europe), is not a new disorder. In the 19th century the term neurasthenia, or... Read more »

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