Treatment Strategies For Chronic Fatigue Syndrome

CFS can not be cured, but there are many treatments available to relieve symptoms of chronic fatigue syndrome. The treatments are usually identified according to symptoms and needs. Most doctors recommend an initial treatment of rest, exercise and a balanced diet. Activities must be the priority, to avoid excessive stress and rest is important for maintaining existing energy reserves. Moderate exercise helps patients the loss of fitness, but too much exercise can worsen the condition. Counseling and stress reduction techniques also help some patients with CFS. There are many medicines, nutritional supplements and herbal preparations to treat chronic fatigue syndrome. Patients should discuss treatment plan with your doctors and monitor carefully the risks and benefits of each treatment before making a decision to proceed. Drug therapies such as antidepressants, benzodiazepines, histamine blockers, nonsedating antihistamines, anti-non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs and immune system stimulants are administered by different symptoms of chronic fatigue syndrome. aspirin, paracetamol and ibuprofen reduces the pain of having side effects such as nausea, vomiting, gastrointestinal bleeding and kidney damage. Homeopathic remedies also relieve symptoms of chronic fatigue syndrome and improve the overall energy level of the patient. Some of the remedies used by professional homeopaths in the treatment of chronic fatigue syndrome are Arsenicum, Gelsemium, Pulsatilla, and Sulfur for the treatment of symptoms. Stress management techniques, such as counseling, support groups, meditation, yoga and progressive muscle relaxation can also help reduce the symptoms of chronic fatigue syndrome. Supplements such as magnesium, essential fatty acids, NADH, coenzyme Q10, DHEA, vitamin B12, beta carotene, vitamin C, B complex, pantothenic acid or vitamin B5, and L-carnitine is also used to treat symptoms. The herbs are also used to treat symptoms and are the surest way to strengthen and tone the body's systems. Herbs can be used as dried extracts glycerites or dyes. The essential oils of jasmine, peppermint and rosemary is soothing and healing and can be used in aromatherapy. Acupuncture can help treat chronic fatigue syndrome and studies also suggest that help with the symptoms of diseases such as fibromyalgia, depression, headaches and irritable bowel syndrome. According to chiropractors, spinal manipulation in the chiropractic treatment can increase energy and decrease pain in some people with the condition. It is assumed that treatment of the spine may have a tonic effect on the nervous system. Therapeutic massage can also reduce symptoms associated with stress, improve circulation and increase the general welfare. The symptoms caused by allergies, enzyme deficiencies or food allergies such as chronic sinusitis, celiac disease or irritable bowel syndrome can be treated with allergy testing or to avoid certain diets.