Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, CFS - Anxiety Like Medical Condition

Last updated: May 30, 2020

Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, CFS

Chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS) drains a person’s energy to the point that they are unable to attend to their normal activities of daily life. The fatigue is prolonged in nature and may last anywhere from a month to years. Chronic fatigue syndrome affects twice as many women as men.

Signs and Symptoms

Feeling of being in a fog and unable to concentrate or remember
Headaches
Low-grade fever (100.4 F) and chills
Muscle and joint aches
Severe fatigue that comes on suddenly, especially after you've had the flu
Sore throat and swollen glands

The cause of CFS is unknown, but some believe that a virus may be responsible. There appears to be a correlation between extreme stress or anxiety, poor nutritional patterns, and flu-like symptoms that linger on.

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