Symptoms of Chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS)

The main symptom of CFS is a new, severe fatigue that lasts for over six months and does not improve after rest.

It is disabling all or most of the time. Even normal physical activity exacerbates the feeling of tiredness.

People who have CFS may also have other symptoms such as:
forgetfulness, memory loss, confusion, or difficulty concentrating,
sore throat,
tender lymph nodes in the neck or armpits,
muscle pain,
joint pain without redness or swelling,
headaches,
unrefreshing sleep (waking up feeling tired or unrested) or trouble getting to sleep,
fatigue that lasts more than 24 hours after exercise or exertion at a level that the person was previously able to manage without fatigue.

Other symptoms may include:
feeling hot or feverish even though temperature may be normal,
sensitivity to light or sound,
orthostatic hypotension, which causes light-headedness or dizziness as a result of a drop in blood pressure when standing or sitting up from a reclining position.
Diagnosis

When a doctor examines someone with CFS, they usually find no physical abnormalities. Diagnosis of CFS is made by taking a medical history, and by ruling out other possible conditions. Blood tests may help to rule out other illnesses, and in people with CFS the results will be negative. There is no specific test for diagnosing CFS.

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