I also have Hypermobility Syndrome is this connected?
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Unlike flu symptoms, which usually go away in a few days or weeks, CFSsymptoms either hang on or come and go frequently for more than six months. CFSsymptoms include:
Headache
Tender lymph nodes
Fatigue and weakness
Muscle and joint aches
Inability to concentrate
My father in law was just diagnosed with EBV (Epstein-Barr Virus) which is can also be a form of Chronic Fatigue. Read on…
Chronic fatigue immune dysfunction syndrome
A condition resulting in massive, debilitating fatigue accompanied by diverse symptoms including memory loss, diminished powers of concentration, sleep disorder, headaches, low-grade fever, muscle and joint pains, and intolerance to change of temperature. this condition is also known as postviral fatigue, chronic fatigue syndrome, and myalgic encephalomyelitis. It is often associated with stress.
The severity of the disease varies considerably: Some patients are bedridden while others suffer only mildly debilitating symptoms. The cause of the disease is unknown, although there are hypotheses relating it to an abnormal immune response due to concurrent stress and a previous infection, perhaps viral. The Epstein-Barr virus, Human Herpes virus 6, Cytomegaloinclusion virus, Coxsackie virus, various stealth viruses, and a retrovirus have been implicated. all of these viruses are common, and the general population is frequently exposed to them. The disease is not life-threatening and is not considered infectious. However, if a viral cause is proven, there would be an infective phase during or immediately after the initial incubation of the virus. There is no definitive diagnostic test for chronic fatigue immune dysfunction syndrome (CFIDS); thus it is necessary to rule out the possibility of another disease that produces fatigue. while the majority of individuals with confirmed CFIDS have a positive antibody to one or more of the implicated viruses, the viruses are so common that antibody titers may be suggestive but are not diagnostic. see also Antibody; Epstein-Barr virus; Herpes; Infection.
There is no standard method of treatment. However, some believe that treatment based on reversal of the abnormal immune response is helpful. Some individuals affected by CFIDS improve with time; most who are not treated remain functionally impaired for several years.
It may be there is still a lot Doctors don't understand about CFS.here is some info from about.com:
Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS) is so much more than just feeling tired. CFS is characterized by exhaustion so profound that it significantly interferes with a person’s daily life. It is also accompanied by other symptoms such as: problems with memory and concentration, flu-like aching, sore throat, tender lymph nodes, headaches, non-refreshing sleep, and/or pain in muscles and joints.
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the symptoms are that you forget things or having a hard time focusing.
feeling tired even after sleeping.
Muscle pain or aches.
Pain or aches in joints without swelling.
feeling discomfort for more than 24 hours.
headaches of new type, pattern, or strength.
tender lymph nodes under the arem or neck.
sore throat.
See The Miracle of Magnesium by Dr Carolyn Dean for an excellent discussion and suggestions on how to deal with this problem. also see the references below for more good advice.
Good luck!
I have it and i feel absolute **** in my case my joints hurt, I'm constantly tired and that has leaded me to depression. I do have times that I'm on the go full of energy and that is Hyper mobility Syndrome and NO their not connected very few people -may I say that we're the lucky ones- experience both. Chronic
Fatigue is awful but with changes to your diet, massages, small every day goals and counseling you will get better with time.
All the best x
ps please remember everyone is different and you may experience some symptoms worse or at all
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