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The Real Reason for Chronic Fatigue in Mono? by Dr. Steven P. Medical Doctor

Posted Tue 03 Feb 2009 1:00am A recent article in the New York Times reports on the widespread incidence of mononucleosis in teens and young adults. The Epstein-Barr virus is thought to be the cause, with most Americans infected by their 30s. It’s thought that up to 50% of people infected develop severe fatigue or other symptoms. The article points out the fact that "mono," ... Read on »

Low iron can cause fatigue in women, and reasons why this treatable condition is so often missed by Dr. John B. Medical Doctor

Posted Wed 11 Jul 2012 6:59pm There’s a lot of reasons why someone may complain of undue fatigue, but there’s a few things that tend to recur. One thing worth looking out for, especially in women, is iron deficiency. Monthly blood loss is a major risk factor for this, obviously, especially if coupled with a diet low in properly iron-rich foods such as red meat and liver. It ... Read on »

Yet Another Reason to Avoid Fatty Foods: Fatigue by Medline Plus Posted Fri 10 May 2013 4:00pm Daytime drowsiness, alertness influenced by diet, researchers say Source: HealthDay Related MedlinePlus Pages: Dietary Fats , Fatigue Read on »

A multicenter blinded analysis indicates no association between chronic fatigue syndrome/myalgic encephalomyelitis and either xe by Kev Leitch Healthy Living Professional

Posted Tue 18 Dec 2012 11:14pm There was much discussion of the possible imprtance of the xenotropic murine leukemia virus-related virus (XMRV) in conditions such as chronic fatigue syndrome or myalgic encephalomyelitis (CFS/ME), prostate cancer and autism. To be clear, the possibility of an autism association was made in the press, not in the research literature. For XMRV ... Read on »

Methylphenidate for Cancer-Related Fatigue Indicate That It Is Certainly Not a Panacea but May Be Effective for Some Groups of P by Ed H. Doctor of Pharmacy

Posted Thu 03 Jun 2010 5:13am “Cancer-related fatigue can impact a patient’s ability to tolerate therapy and their overall quality of life,” says Debra Barton, R.N., Ph.D., associate professor of oncology at Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minn., and an investigator for the study. “While our study did not demonstrate improvement in fatigue for a broad patient population, our resu ... Read on »

SLEEP DYSFUNCTION AND CHRONIC FATIGUE DUE TO ILLNESS... by Barmac Posted Mon 12 Mar 2012 5:14pm Sleep dysfunction and chronic fatigue is common in many disorders including Fibromyalgia, ME/CFS, Alzheimers disease, Parkinsons disease, Stroke, Arthritis and mental illness. But there are also some other reasons for sleep problems and chronic fatigue. According to the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke, over 4 ... Read on »

Is Your Chronic Fatigue Linked to Stress and Painful Emotions? by Dr. Jeanette Posted Fri 08 Jan 2010 4:38pm Patsy swallows her feelings and gets tired out Patsy spent her forty-fifth birthday with her elderly mother who complained about the food being cold and bland. Patsy bit her tongue and tried to make something more appetizing. Her sister called to wish her a happy birthday, then made excuses as to why she couldn’t take care of their mother ... Read on »

Slaying Lyme Disease Fatigue- Absorbing Toxins by Perry Fields Posted Fri 11 Sep 2009 2:02pm Lyme Fatigue STINKS! Probably one of the worst symptoms of Lyme Disease is that “dead” feeling, the constant fatigue which can make getting through each day a real hassle. There are many reasons why fatigue is present. Even with people who are Lyme-Free (should I say those few who are probably left Lyme-Free for now) can have fatig ... Read on »

Slaying Lyme Disease Fatigue- Absorbing Toxins by Perry Fields Posted Wed 04 Nov 2009 10:06pm Lyme Fatigue STINKS! Probably one of the worst symptoms of Lyme Disease is that “dead” feeling, the constant fatigue which can make getting through each day a real hassle. There are many reasons why fatigue is present. Even with people who are Lyme-Free (should I say those few who are probably left Lyme-Free for now) can have fati ... Read on »

What is Chronic Fatigue Syndrome? (Post # 1) by Carlitos G. Patient Expert

Posted Tue 02 Dec 2008 3:06am What is Chronic Fatigue Syndrome? (Post # 1) We all get tired. Many of us at times have felt depressed. But the mystery known as chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS) is not like the normal ups and downs we experience in everyday life. The early sign of this illness is a strong and noticeable fatigue that comes on suddenly and often comes and ... Read on »