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I Cured Chronic Fatigue Syndrome.. Now You Can Too!
Hello, my name is Jeremy Carew Reid and I was bedridden for many years with a sickness called Chronic Fatigue Syndrome. What follows is an account of my healing journey on how I cured myself from one of the most mysterious and stubborn illnesses that is effecting and crippling millions of people around the world today.
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Basics of chronic fatigue snydrome
In general,
in order to receive a diagnosis of chronic fatigue syndrome, a patient
must satisfy two criteria: Have severe chronic fatigue of six months
or longer duration with other known medical conditions excluded
by clinical diagnosis, and Concurrently have four or more of the
following symptoms: substantial impairment in short-term memory
or concentration, sore throat, tender lymph nodes, muscle pain,
multi-joint pain without swelling or redness, headaches of a new
type, pattern or severity, unrefreshing sleeps, and post-exertional
malaise lasting more than 24 hours.
Nonsteroidal
Anti inflammatory drugs: These drugs can be used to relieve pain
in CFS patients. Anxiolytic agents may be used to treat symptoms
of anxiety in CFS patients. Tricyclic agents may be prescribed for
CFS patients to improve sleep and to relieve mild, generalized pain.
Antimicrobials: An infectious cause for CFS has not been identified,
by giving antibiotics, antiviral, and antifungal agents and should
not be prescribed for treatment of CFS unless the patient has been
diagnosed with a concurrent infection. Gamma globulin is not effective
in the treatment of CFS. Serious adverse reactions are uncommon,
although in rare instances gamma globulin may initiate anaphylactic
shock.
Chronic fatigue
syndrome, or CFS, is a debilitating and complex disorder characterized
by profound fatigue that is not improved by bed rest and that may
be worsened by physical or mental activity. Decisions regarding
treatment for CFS or any chronically fatiguing illness should be
made only in consultation with a health care provider. This treatment
program will be based on assessment of the patient’s overall
medical condition and current symptoms, and will be modified over
time on the basis of regular follow-up and assessment of the patient’s
changing condition. Currently, most health care providers with experience
in treating persons with CFS use some combination of the therapies
discussed below.
Non-Pharmacologic
therapies that have a passive physical component sometimes used
by CFS patients include massage therapy, acupuncture, chiropractic,
cranial-sacral, massage, self-hypnosis, and therapeutic touch. These
modalities may contribute to feeling better, but they are most effective
when combined with patient-generated activity. Pharmacologic therapy
is directed toward the relief of specific symptoms experienced by
the individual patient. Patients with CFS appear particularly sensitive
to many medications, especially those that affect the central nervous
system.
Disclaimer
: The text presented on these pages is for your information
only. It is not a substitute for professional medical advice. It
may not represent your true individual medical situation. Do not
use this information to diagnose or treat a health problem or disease
without consulting a qualified health care provider. Please consult
your health care provider if you have any questions or concerns.
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