Chronic
Fatigue Syndrome What
is Chronic Fatigue Syndrome?
Chronic
Fatigue Syndrome (CFS) is a debilitating disorder that causes
inexplicable tiredness or lack of energy for a period longer than six
months, which cannot be ascribed to any known medical condition. It
affects millions of people, occurring mainly in young adults aged 20 to
40 years and in twice as many women as men. The quality of life of
persons who suffer from CFS is markedly lower than any other group
which suffer from chronic diseases as activities are decreased in order
to adapt to the reduced energy levels. Loss of employment is one of the
dangers often associated with CFS. Studies
indicate that women are twice more likely to develop CFS than men. Life
events such as childbirth and menopause as well as socially imposed
roles, may confer unique vulnerability to women. Chronic fatigue was
the primary and most commonly mentioned health concern by 153 women
participating in one study. Fatigue was ranked as one of the top ten
complaints by 80.4% women, of which 27.5 % ranked it as their number
one health concern. Primary
Signs and Symptoms of CFS:
In addition to
persistent fatigue, not caused by other known medical conditions,
chronic fatigue syndrome has eight possible primary signs and symptoms.
These include: - Loss of
memory and/or concentration
- Chronic
sore throats
- Painful
and mildly enlarged lymph nodes in neck or armpits (axillae)
- Unexplained
muscle soreness
- Pain
that moves from one joint to another without swelling or redness
- Headache
of a new type, pattern or severity
- Sleep
disturbances
- Extreme
exhaustion after normal exercise or exertion
People
suffering from CFS, have reported various signs and symptoms that are
not part of the official definition of the condition as determined by
the International Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Study Group. These include:
- Abdominal
pain
- Alcohol
intolerance
- Bloating
- Chest
pain
- Chronic
cough
- Diarrhoea
- Dizziness
- Dry eyes
and mouth
- Earache
- Irregular
heartbeat
- Jaw pain
- Morning
stiffness
- Nausea
- Night
sweats
- Psychological
problems, such as depression, irritability, anxiety disorders and panic
attacks
- Shortness
of breath
- Tingling
sensations
- Weight
loss
Furthermore,
research shows that 77% of people with chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS),
the lack of energy for sensible living, were called
“psychological cases” by one or more of the
physicians consulted. Most of these CFS sufferers were experiencing
problems with: - Stigmatisation
as expressed by estrangement (95%)
- Attribution
of CFS to psychological causes by others (77%)
- Using an
educational disclosure coping strategy (77%)
- Having
to be secretive about their symptoms (39%)
This
stigmatisation is not limited to CFS alone but applies to all other
forms of NAD Energy Deficiency related syndromes.
Relevancy
for NAD Energy supplementation in chronic fatigue syndrome:
The
average NAD Energy Block value found in patients with chronic fatigue
syndrome is 80, where 100 is the borderline value.
Steps to
treatment of NAD Energy Deficiency
NAD
Energy supplements are preferred to be used in co-operation with your
health care professional, although you may choose to follow a self help
approach in treating NAD Energy Deficiency.
Click
here to view the medically pre formulated NAD Energy Supplementation
Protocols for chronic fatigue syndrome
Medically
pre formulated treatment protocols for chronic fatigue syndrome based
upon the experience of NutriNAD prescribing practitioners and feedback
from regular NutriNAD users. | 
