Buuxo Posted February 11, 2009 Chronic fatigue syndrome (ME/CFS) Myalgic Encephalomyelitis/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (ME/CFS) is an illness characterised by exhaustion and many other symptoms. It can strike at any age and can affect children as well as adults. Victoria alone could have at least 34,000 people who suffer from ME/CFS. This condition used to be known as chronic fatigue syndrome. Myalgic Encephalomyelitis means pain in the muscles and inflammation in the brain and spinal cord. Onset of ME/CFS may be sudden or slow and may follow viral infections, toxic exposure, trauma or other events. There can be various levels of severity of this condition. Some people can go to work or can manage moderate levels of activity, while others are housebound or bedridden. The course of illness is difficult to predict. Some people recover quite well over a long time. Some people remain about the same, while some suffer relapses and others get worse. A variety of symptoms The symptoms for which ME/CFS is best known are persistent weakness and exhaustion. The distinguishing feature of the condition is a type of exhaustion known as post-exertional malaise or ‘payback’. This includes abnormal exhaustion after any form of exertion and a worsening of other symptoms. The response may be delayed, perhaps beginning after 24 hours. It can take an unusually long time to recover from this type of exhaustion. Activities that were once taken for granted now take an enormous toll on a person’s health. For example, your normal walk, which caused no fatigue before, is followed by unusual tiredness that takes longer than usual to go away. Other symptoms include: Cognitive (thinking and memory-related) difficulties and other neurological problems Disrupted sleep Pain A drop in blood pressure upon standing (orthostatic hypotension) Increased heart rate upon standing (orthostatic tachycardia) Palpitations Shortness of breath with exertion Muscle twitching and tingling Allergies and/or sensitivities to light, odours, touch, sound, foods, chemicals and medications Nausea Gastrointestinal and urinary problems Sore throat, tender lymph nodes and a flu-like feeling Marked weight change – extreme loss or gain Inability to cope with temperature changes. Symptoms may vary even over a short time. The cause is unknown A single cause for ME/CFS and its ongoing effects has not been found, but research indicates problems in several areas that may be related to this condition: Immune, neurological and hormonal responses Viral or other infections Blood pressure, circulatory and cardiac abnormalities Digestive tract disturbances Genetic factors Biochemical abnormalities. Without a known cause or cure, prevention is impossible. No diagnostic test is available Currently there is no single test to accurately diagnose ME/CFS. A diagnosis is made by excluding all other illnesses after six months of continuing symptoms. However, while routine medical tests may be in the normal range, additional tests may show abnormalities in many people with ME/CFS. These tests are generally done by doctors who specialise in managing this condition. link Anyone suffered this? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NGONGE Posted February 11, 2009 ^^ Wataa bac esko xidhay! From I have no energy and I slept for two days to Chronic fatigue syndrome in a matter of two hours. Hypochondriac fooqal hypochondriac. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Buuxo Posted February 11, 2009 ^Am not.This is a serious illness NG,Don't make me wish it upon you Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nin-Yaaban Posted February 11, 2009 everytime I feel fatigued, or tired which happens alot because of the late hrs I work, I found out a cup of coffee really helps. being tired is not a disease as this article wants u to believe. it's just part of having a long day. they want people to think it's so they can put on meds. won't fall for it. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Haneefah Posted February 13, 2009 It's a very debilitating but rare condition (difficult to diagnose too); Insha Allah, no one here is afflicted with it. Some of these symptoms however are very common to other milder conditions like vitamin/mineral (esp. Iron) dificiency, physical/mental stress, some infectious and chronic illnesses, etc. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Buuxo Posted February 13, 2009 ^True.I have been having these symtoms for the past 5 years on varying degree.And as you said it's difficult to diagnose.And my GP suggest it's due my iron deficiency.But im yet to feel the difference,despite Iron replacement therapy. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cara. Posted February 13, 2009 Cue Nuune: Waxaad u baahantahay jimicsi. Cue Ducaysane: You should get married lol. I wonder how thoroughly a doctor eliminates other possibilities before the patient (usually a woman) is given this "orod i dhaaf" diagnosis. Is a thyroid involvement ruled out whenever someone comes in with sudden weight change, anxiety and an inability to tolerate temperature changes? And a lot of the symptoms seem like they are a vicious cycle of cause and effect. If you're having difficulty sleeping, could that be why you're tired,susceptible to infections, having trouble eating or eating too much, etc? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nin-Yaaban Posted February 13, 2009 it's all mental, if u feel there is something wrong with you than u'd probably think there is. don't think about it, and it will just go away. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sheherazade Posted February 13, 2009 ^grrr. Mental alright. Lol @ Cara. Buuxo, keep on at the doctor and do your own research. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
-Lily- Posted February 13, 2009 Originally posted by Cara: Cue Nuune: Waxaad u baahantahay jimicsi. Cue Ducaysane: You should get married lol. loool Exercise is never a bad thing. Buuxo, keep pestering them till they take you seriously. Exercise does give energy. As for anaemia, eating healthy works much faster than popping tablets. And get of SOL and sleeeeep. Hope you feel better soon Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tuujiye Posted February 13, 2009 OK I knew nin yaaban for a long time in here and this Ninyaaban and the old nin yaaban are two different person. Ninyaaban oo English saan wax ugu qoraayo ma aqaani!!! So who are you? wareer Badanaa!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nuune Posted February 13, 2009 Tuujiska, waraa Faarabuuto tuti oona faankuulo, he is the same nin yaaban lee abaabiina, schoolka adult education uu ka soo qlain jabiyey camal, hada engliishluu ku hadlaa Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nin-Yaaban Posted February 13, 2009 LOL tuujiye, war ninyahow intii aan maqnaa ayaan afkii ajanabiga soo bartay. nuune waa iska caadi nin yahow ha u bixin ee waran. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Buuxo Posted February 14, 2009 LOL@Cara. Thanks Ladies,yeah I'll have to do my own research .Chronic fatigue S was my diagnosis,LoL. I often tell my Dr the blood test to run.Told him last week to check my Vit D, he replys 'Oh you & I don't need to worry about that ' meaning dark people ,but i persisted and to no surprise my Vit D was low. Lily,thanks sistah.Feeling better now.I just have to remember limits of my body, I can't be saying 'yes' to everything & be everywhere.So you are right ,more rest inshallah. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Paragon Posted February 14, 2009 ^Are you sure its not Isfiilato? On a serious note, Allaha ku caafiyo walaaleey... feeling haggard and ever-weary waxaan un moodi jirey cudur iskaabuladayada ku dhaca un . Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
