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CoQ10 with NADH – potential treatment for fatigue in CFS
Research abstract: Background & aims: Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS) is a complex condition, characterized by severe disabling fatigue with no known cause, no established diagnostic tests, and no universally effective treatment. Several studies have proposed symptomatic treatment with coenzyme Q10 … Continue reading
Gender differences in CFS
Research abstract: Background and objectives: Chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS) is a chronic condition that predominantly affects women. To date, there are few epidemiologic studies on CFS in men. The objective of the study was to assess whether there are gender-related … Continue reading
Increased risk of CFS following atopy
Research abstract: Several hypotheses have been proposed to explain the etiopathogenesis of chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS), including immune dysregulation. However, few population-based prospective cohort studies have been conducted on CFS and atopy. We investigated the relationship between atopy and CFS … Continue reading
Low back pain and chronic fatigue in hospital staff in Turkey
Research abstract: OBJECTIVES: This study aimed to investigate the occurrence of low back pain in hospital employees during the previous year and its correlation with demographic data, occupational factors and chronic fatigue syndrome. METHODS: All participants provided information on their … Continue reading
Muscle weakness in arms & trunk in ME/CFS
ME Research UK comments on research into muscle weakness, July 21 2015: One of the key difficulties that ME/CFS patients face is standing (orthostasis), particularly standing still. For them, simply being upright can trigger a cluster of symptoms, such as … Continue reading
Mindfulness and ME/CFS
Research abstract: Myalgic encephalomyelitis/chronic fatigue syndrome (ME/CFS) is associated with physical, cognitive and emotional challenges, and much research suggests that mindfulness-based interventions (MBIs) can be helpful for these difficulties. It is reasonable to assume that living with ME/CFS influences how people … Continue reading
Amitriptyline helpful for neuropathic pain for some adults
Review abstract: BACKGROUND: This is an updated version of the original Cochrane review published in Issue 12, 2012. That review considered both fibromyalgia and neuropathic pain, but the effects of amitriptyline for fibromyalgia are now dealt with in a separate … Continue reading
Dr Lucinda Bateman on antivirals for ME/CFS?
Dr. Lucinda Bateman answers the question Q: I hear about treating with antivirals like Valcyte, Valtrex and Famvir. My doctor says there’s no evidence that these help. Others claim great results? I don’t know what to think. A: The term … Continue reading
Dr Leonard Jason’s reflections on SEID
Article abstract: The Institute of Medicine (IOM) in the US has recently proposed that the term Systemic Exertion Intolerance Disease (SEID) replace Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS). In addition, the IOM proposed a new case definition for SEID, which includes substantial … Continue reading
Fatigue & depression levels higher in CFS than cancer
Research abstract: OBJECTIVE: Persistent fatigue and depressive symptoms are both highly prevalent among patients with Chronic Fatigue Syndrome/Myalgic Encephalomyelitis (CFS/ME) as well as breast cancer survivors. This study aimed to assess and directly compare perceptions of fatigue as highly interfering … Continue reading
