Treatment for Chronic Fatigue

Treating chronic fatigue is a great challenge for medical practitioners as the condition is not well understood and experts have varying opinions on w...


Treating chronic fatigue is a great challenge for medical practitioners as the condition is not well understood and experts have varying opinions on which is the best approach. In treating chronic fatigue, the symptoms are basically managed instead of cured. The effectiveness of each treatment can vary from case to case therefore it is a good idea to find out a combination that will work best for you.

The most common treatment for chronic fatigue syndrome is management techniques in the form of cognitive behavioral therapy, graded exercise therapy, psychodynamic counseling and pacing. These are primarily psychological therapies that are designed to help those with the condition improve their functioning and allow them to regain their ability to work. These are done by changing the patient’s beliefs about their condition and through training them to improve their physical ability in a gradual manner.

Since some cases of chronic fatigue syndrome is associated with prior viral infections, antiviral treatment is also used to address chronic fatigue syndrome. These include Ampligen, Valacyclovir, interferon, and IGG.

Some pharmacological treatments can also help those with chronic fatigue syndrome manage the symptoms. Antidepressants can help treat for depression and mood swings, improve sleep quality, and reduce pain. Other pharmacological treatments that were used to treat chronic fatigue are steroids like cortisol and thyroid hormones, NADH, and the Staphylococcal toxoid vaccine.

Finally, there are also alternative treatments for chronic fatigue syndrome. One of them is the through engagement in Qigong, an ancient Chinese system of physical and mental training for health, martial arts, and self-enlightenment. In the studies that were conducted, it was found out that Qigong can help improve the chronic fatigue symptoms of sleep disturbance, limited mobility, and pain. Alternative medicinal practices such as traditional Chinese medicine and ayurveda, or traditional Indian medicine have also treatments for a condition that is very similar with chronic fatigue syndrome.

Another natural alternative treatment is through dietary supplements: ginseng, L-Carnitine, Coenzyme Q10, DHEA, essential fatty acids, probiotics, Vitamin C, magnesium, beta-carotene, melatonine, glutamine, whey protein, folic acid, and tyrosine are among those that are considered for treating chronic fatigue syndrome.

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