Tag Archives: sleep
The role of the HPA-axis in adolescent CFS
Abstract BACKGROUND: There is accumulating evidence of hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal (HPA) axis hypofunction in chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS). However, knowledge of this hypofunction has so far come exclusively from research in adulthood, and its clinical significance remains unclear. The objective of the … Continue reading
Cysgu aflonyddwch yn CFS
Dr Michael Breus explores the research into the effects of CFS on sleep. Excerpt from his article: Disrupted sleep is a hallmark of chronic fatigue syndrome. Chronic fatigue is associated with a range of sleep problems, including: Excessive daytime sleepiness … Continue reading
Insomnia and CFS
Dr Derek Enlander contributed the following to a discussion of a clinical review of the assessment and management of insomnia in primary care published in the BMJ (British Medical Journal): “We all agree that insomnia is a secondary symptom of … Continue reading
