Chronic Fatigue Theories:
Theories behind Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
Chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS) is a controversial topic.
In fact, there are still some who don't believe it's an actual condition of its own, but it is instead just another form of depression or mental illness.
Chronic fatigue can be brought on by viral infections or a major emotional or physical traumatic event in a person's life.
It tends to affect young adult women, and it has symptoms very similar to several other disorders.
Commonly though, CFS involves being so tired, or fatigued, that you're unable to think straight.
Both cognitive and memory related brain functions are impaired with CFS.
Other symptoms can include:
- muscle aches and pain,
- insomnia,
- digestive problems,
- headaches,
- and miscellaneous flu or viral like infection symptoms.
There are many theories about this condition, but so far there's been little supporting evidence to back them up.
One theory represents that chronic fatigue syndrome is a reaction to a virus somewhere in the body. Some evidence may support this theory as well.
A study conducted on over 800 patients showed most of them had yeast in their stools, and a full 30% had parasites in their stools too.
Another theory is that CFS is simply another word for exhaustion brought on by today's hectic lifestyles.
Yet another theory feels that chronic fatigue syndrome is brought on by the constant ingestion of chemicals and toxins through the air we breathe, through our skin, and through our foods and possibly drugs (like vaccines, for instance).
These chemicals wear down the body's immune system, thus leaving it open to a whole host of problems like those seen with CFS.
Other theories feel that chronic fatigue syndrome is caused by a weakened immune system caused by one or more underlying issues.
Taking antibiotics to cure an unrelated infection can weaken the immune system and leave it open to other bad bacteria such as Candida yeast.
Still more theories feel that chronic fatigue syndrome is a side effect of food allergies, or vitamin and mineral deficiencies.
Low blood pressure is another suspected culprit for CFS, as is hormonal imbalances too.
Since chronic fatigue syndrome is often thought to be triggered by a traumatic physical or emotional event, there are some theories which feel CFS is just a state of mourning, shock, or clinical depression.
Because there is no definitive cause of chronic fatigue syndrome, treatments can vary from prescription antidepressants, to stress reduction techniques, to psychological therapy, to antibiotics, to dietary changes and more.
And so far there has been no one single treatment approach which seems to work well for everyone.
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