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CHRONIC FATIGUE SYNDROME (CFS)
Сhronic fatigue syndrome (CFS) or Chronic Fatigue Immune Dysfunction Syndrome, (CFIDS) or Myalgic Encephalomyelitis (ME) is the most common name given to a variably debilitating disorder or disorders generally defined by persistent fatigue unrelated to exertion and not substantially relieved by rest, and accompanied by the presence of other specific symptoms for a minimum of six months. The disorder may also be referred to as post-viral fatigue syndrome (PVFS, when the condition arises following a flu-like illness), myalgic encephalomyelitis (ME), or several other terms.

Symptoms are characterized by "flu-like symptoms" such as sore throat, fever, chills; tender neck or armpit lymph nodes; un-refreshing or non restorative sleep; headaches and post-exertion malaise lasting more than 24 hours. These symptoms are accompanied by severe and incapacitating fatigue not alleviated by rest; body-wide muscle and joint pain; cognitive impairment such as brain fog and short term memory loss and have lasted longer than 6 months. |
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