An article written in the United Kingdom reports that U.S. researchers have found compelling evidence linking CFS to a stomach virus. "The researchers examined 165 patients with chronic fatigue syndrome - also known as ME … [Read more...] about Stomach Virus Could Trigger ME/CFS
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Genes Linked to Postinfective CFS
Source: http://www.cfids.org/cfidslink/2007/080102.asp "In July, the Journal of Infectious Disease reported a genomic study of postinfective fatigue in patients with previous Epstein-Barr virus (EBV) infection (also known … [Read more...] about Genes Linked to Postinfective CFS
CFS Top Research Priority In Japan
Japan has been making research for fatigue and CFS a top priority, with economic implications estimated at $3.5 billion a year for chronic fatigue syndrome alone and $10.2 billion a year for general fatigue. Japanese … [Read more...] about CFS Top Research Priority In Japan
Effects Of Exercise In Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
Those of us with Chronic Fatigue Syndrome know fully well from experience that we have substantial worsening of our symptoms after exercise. We definitely don't need any research study done to prove that! But there was a … [Read more...] about Effects Of Exercise In Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
Hypoglycemia Problem For CFS Patients
Research has shown that Hypoglycemia, or low blood sugar, is a common problem among Chronic Fatigue Syndrome sufferers. When blood sugar levels fall too low, the energy supply to all of the body tissues including the brain … [Read more...] about Hypoglycemia Problem For CFS Patients
Researchers Find Link Between Multiple Chemical Sensitivity and CFS
Like we didn't already know that, right? When my CFS flares really bad, I can't even stand to walk outside of my house. The smells of the surrounding farms, the air, trees, grass just send me right back to bed. Multiple … [Read more...] about Researchers Find Link Between Multiple Chemical Sensitivity and CFS
CFS Researcher Challenges Accuracy of Prevalence Study
I previously wrote an article on here discussing the CDC's current study that shows the rate of CFS in individuals is 6 - 10 times higher than what was found in previous studies. You can read that article by clicking … [Read more...] about CFS Researcher Challenges Accuracy of Prevalence Study
Ten Discoveries About the Biology of Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
Below you will find a list of the ten key discoveries of CFS research over the past 20 years. You can read the entire summary at this link from the CFIDS Association of America. This research summary was provided by Dr. … [Read more...] about Ten Discoveries About the Biology of Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
New CFS Study on Prevalence Is Done
A study, published on June 8, 2007 in the Population Health Metrics, found that six to 10 times more people have Chronic Fatigue Syndrome than what was previously believed. The study was conducted by scientists at the CDC. … [Read more...] about New CFS Study on Prevalence Is Done
Study On Upper Respiratory Infections in CFS
The British Journal of Health Psychology published a report that showed CFS patients report having an increased susceptibility to upper respiratory tract infections compared to healthy people. Do I ever believe this! I have … [Read more...] about Study On Upper Respiratory Infections in CFS