Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Symptoms - What Are They?

As it's name suggests, Chronic Fatigue Syndrome is marked by exhaustion. A fatigue so deep and debilitating that it is not relieved by rest - no matter how much one tries. This is not a fatigue that is the result of an ongoing exertion. And the person who is suffering from it has had a marked reduction in normal activity by at least fifty percent. This is one of the most noticeable characteristic of all chronic fatigue syndrome symptoms

Whether the fatigue has manifested itself suddenly or gradually, when someone becomes a victim to it, it can last anything from six months to a number of years. In many incidents it coincides with an another illness that could be respiratory or gastrointestinal in nature . It may follow an acute infection that has flu-like symptoms. And it has been found that a severe trauma - whether it be physical as in the case of an injury or surgery or emotional such as in the loss of a loved one - can also be a trigger for this syndrome.

The above is one of the more obvious chronic fatigue syndrome symptoms. The other common symptoms of this deliberating illness are:

1) Concentration Problems
Some have described this increasingly inability to concentrate as a form of 'mental fogginess'. They will encounter problems in the usage of proper words. Some will find their short-term memory affected as well - they have problem recalling recent incidents. Some will find they have problem concentrating for any length of time. In the more serious cases, some may experience some spatial disorientation and as a result feel clumsy and unsteady on their feet.

2) Muscular And Joint Pain
There can be a significant amount of pain in the muscles and joints of someone suffering from CFS. The pain felt is very similar to that of arthritis minus the redness or swelling of the muscles and joints. There can be a feeling of general muscle weakness and involuntary twitching of the muscles as well.

3) Headache
In some cases of CFS, headaches may occur. These headaches will be very different in nature, severity and duration that the normal headaches. The individual may experience episodes of more frequent, painful and longer duration headaches.

4) Nerve And Skin Sensitivity
There can be extreme nerve and skin sensitivity that can be described as painful. Some of these CFS sufferers described feeling of pain in their eyes, jaw and bones. Sore throats and swollen painful lymph nodes can be common occurrences. Some may even experience chest pain and suffer from shortness of breath.

5) Inability To Sleep
Getting sufficient quality sleep is yet another dysfunction that comes with CFS. Their sleep may be affected in that the length of deep sleep may be cut short or interrupted, their breathing rhythms may be off and their sleep may be disturbed by vivid disturbing dreams or nightmares.

6) Unusual Body Temperature Or Body Weight
Certain neuroendocrine functions (such as our metabolism) may be affected and the CFS sufferer may experience fluctuations in their body temperature - going between feverish and cold. They may find they have a decreased tolerance of extremes in environmental temperatures. There may be digestive disturbances in that they find a change in their appetite which in turn could translate into an unusual gain or loss of weight. In addition these gastrointestinal problems may include bloating, diarrhea, abdominal pain and nausea.

While this list covers some of the more common chronic fatigue syndrome symptoms associated with CFS, it is always good to keep in mind that each individual is special and unique. Since some of these symptoms could possibly be the manifestations of an entirely different underlying medical problem, it is very important for you to consult your health care provider on your concerns or worries. Click here to learn more about these CFS symptoms now!.