Chronic fatigue and energy level help needed

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  • TuscanySun
    TuscanySun Posts: 3,608 Member
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    Just a side note, a true diagnosis of CFS can not be determined until the following are ruled out as possible causes of fatigue:

    Having an active identifiable medical condition such as a thryoid problem or sleep apnea

    ruling out all medicines that may have fatigue as a side effect

    relapse of a previously treated disease such as cancer

    having a past or current diagnosis of a major depressive disorder or psychiatric illness such as schizophrenia or an eating disorder

    abuse of alcohol or other substances

    being severly obese, defined as haveing a BMI of 45 or greater.



    Once these are ruled out your doctor can work with you on CFS specifics.

    Hello! Wow..thanks for the info. Most of that I've dealt with too because I've had this for 20+ years, but there is good info in what you said. Thank you and my best to your son as he deals with this!

    Have a great day!
  • Nich0le
    Nich0le Posts: 2,906 Member
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    The food diary notes is a great idea! Never thought to track how different foods effect my son, or even my own energy level. :drinker:

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