Chronic Fatigue Syndrome

CHRONIC FATIGUE SYNDROME (CFS)

Chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS), also called myalgic encephalomyelitis (ME) or ME/CFS, is a complex, debilitating, long-term medical condition. The causes and mechanisms of the disease are not fully understood. Distinguishing core symptoms are lengthy exacerbations or flare-ups of the illness following ordinary minor physical or mental activity, known as post-exertional malaise (PEM)greatly diminished capacity to accomplish tasks that were routine before the illness; and sleep disturbances.Orthostatic intolerance (difficulty sitting and standing upright) and cognitive dysfunction are also diagnostic. Frequently and variably, other common symptoms occur involving numerous body systems, and chronic pain is common.The unexplained and often incapacitating fatigue in CFS is different from that caused by normal strenuous ongoing exertion, is not significantly relieved by rest, and is not due to a previous medical condition.

SIGN & SYMPTOMS 

Symptoms of chronic fatigue syndrome can vary from person to person, and the severity of symptoms can fluctuate from day to day. Signs and symptoms may include:

•Feeling generally unwell

•Fatigue

•Headaches

•Broken sleep/Unrefreshing sleep)

•Problems with concentration, thinking and memory (‘brain fog’)

•Enlarged lymph nodes in neck or armpits

•Speech and language problems, including word-finding difficulties

•Extreme exhaustion after physical or mental exercise

•Poor temperature control

•Dizziness

•Being very sensitive to light and sound

•Nausea

•Loss of appetite

•Muscle pain (myalgia)/Unexplained muscle or joint pain

CAUSES 

The cause of ME/CFS is unknown. Researchers speculate that contributing factors may include:

•Infection (a common trigger)

•Environmental toxins

•Weakened immune system

•Physical trauma, such as surgery

•Genetics — ME/CFS seems to be more common in some families

•Physical or emotional stress

•Hormonal imbalances

HOMOEOPATHIC TREATMENT

ANACARDIUM

Mentally tired like students and thinkers. Anacardium is the remedy for mental fatigue from higher studies. It is useful fatigue of literary persons.

ARNICA MON

If physically tired Arnica is effective . Arnica is prescribed when fatigue on account of over use of muscles and brain. The limbs and body ache as if beaten. It removes fatigue of the brain and also of body.                                                                       

ARSENIC ALBUM

Arsenic Album is the best Homeopathic medicine for fatigue  who feel like lying down all the time due to excessive fatigue. Standing, walking and the slightest exertion result in fatigue and lying down provides some relief to the person. Even a little exertion leads to utmost lack of strength and weakness. Such persons also hesitate and have fear exerting because they anticipate exhaustion as a result. Apart from disabling fatigue, anxiety may also show its presence in extreme levels.

COCA

Coca is prescribed when fatigue occurs from journey and travelling, especially during hot weather.

CONIUM MAC

Conium is an excellent remedy for increased fatigue, weakness especially in morning time and from walking. Sexual excesses are also noted here. Depressed state of mind with an aversion to do any work and a desire for loneliness also are marked symptoms.

GINSENG

Ginseng is a  specific remedy for general fatigue.

GELSEMIUM

Gelsemium is the top natural Homeopathic medicine for extreme drowsiness accompanying fatigue. The person needing Gelsemium will complain of sleepiness throughout the day with disabling fatigue. Along with drowsiness and fatigue, heaviness in head may also be felt. A few persons experience dizziness and vertigo due to extreme fatigue and a tired feeling. Muscle weakness and pain also show their impact in such patients. The muscle pain is mostly present in neck, shoulders, back, hips and legs. The patient may also experience trembling and weakness in limbs.

KALI PHOS

Kali Phos is a very beneficial Homeopathic remedy for Chronic Fatigue where the slightest mental or physical exertion leads to extreme fatigue. For such persons, even a little work seems to be a very huge task. This is because of the consequent lethargic and fatigue condition it produces. Extreme prostration, weakness and tired feeling ensue from a little exertion. The person feels worn out as if all the energy has been drained out. Apart from lassitude and exhaustion, the person also complains of a weak memory. Forgetfulness accompanies a weak and impaired memory. Forgetfulness is noticeable while speaking or writing. Stressed mind and worries accompanying Chronic Fatigue are also effectively cured by Homeopathic medicine Kali Phos.

MERC SOL

Merc  sol  is often a good remedy for acute glandular fever (caused by  the Epstein-Barr virus). If those symptoms become more chronic and  result in CFS, then Merc sol may still be a good medicine to give. The  patient may have a persistent sore throat with enlarged cervical lymph  nodes (glands) and have a lot of salivation. They may also be sensitive  to both heat and cold. Insomnia with great restlessness at night and  nightmares may also be a feature. The muscle pains will be deep with  tender bones.

MUREX PURP

Murex is specially indicated to nervous, lively and affectionate women. The patient is greatly fatigued , weak and run down. Fatigue remains for several days , the indicative and peculiar symptom is that she feels more fatigued while sitting or at rest and feels alright on walking. Fatigue re- appears on sitting down.

ONOSMODIUM

Onosmodium is an ideal Homeopathic remedy for Chronic Fatigue patients who have head or vision complaints along with exhaustion. The eye complaints may be of varying characters, including eye pain or blurring of vision, or straining and weakness of eyes. The head complaints may be described as heaviness or pain in head. The headache may be noted in front, back or sides of head. Confusion, decreased concentrating power and memory weakness also come under the sphere for this Homoepathic medicine use. Along with head or eye complaints, the foremost symptom of extreme weariness and tiredness is always present.

PICRIC ACID

Picric Acid is the Homeopathic remedy that is prescribed when mental debility with extremely weak memory advancing to complete loss is the main symptom of Chronic Fatigue Symptom. The person is not capable of thinking of or indulging in any kind of mental exertion. Studying or reading a little results in extreme fatigue. Headache also accompanies mental fatigue. Along with mental fatigue, muscle weakness and heaviness in whole body may also be present.

PHOSPHORIC ACID

Phosphoric Acid is a Homeopathic remedy of great help when mental and physical weakness with dullness and impaired memory are marked symptoms. The person seems confused and has difficulty in comprehending. Memory weakness is extreme and a person is unable to find the exact words while writing or talking.

SARCOLACTINUM ACIDUM

Sarcolacticum Acidum is the top Homeopathic remedy for Chronic Fatigue patients who have the feeling of utmost fatigue in morning time. Such persons wake up feeling exhausted in the morning and the fatigue continues throughout the day. The whole body feels powerless. Along with a tired feeling, there is also muscle weakness. The person needing Sarcolacticum Acidum usually complains of tiredness and weariness from doing simple activities. Even writing on a small piece of paper or going up and down the stairs seems to drain out all the bodily energy and leaves the person highly exhausted. The person also has sleeplessness at night.

SELINUM

Selenium ia an ideal Homeopathic medicines for patients of Chronic Fatigue who suffer from extreme prostration from sexual indulgence. For using Selenium, the marked symptoms are excessive weakness both in physical and mental spheres with sexual excesses and seminal losses.

STERCULIA

Fatigue due to any cause. This remedy gives power to sustain prolonged physical exertion without taking food and without the feeling of fatigue.

TUBERCULINUM

Tuberculinum is considered a good remedy for fatigue. Here motion causes intense fatigue, aversion to work, wants to constant change.

ZINCUM MET

Weakness and depression.The memory is poor and the patient is  lethargic, irritable and hypersensitive especially to noise; restless  legs accompanied by muscular twitching are also common features.Numbness and coldness and strange sensations in arms and legs are also  common. All symptoms are worse from alcohol.