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RavenCares

Joined: 25-Jul-2007
Posts: 197
Posted: Sun Sep 16, 2007 11:17 pm
Post topic: Chronic Fatigue Syndrome & Enterovirus Infection		  
Researchers have determined that chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS) may be caused by enteroviruses, which have long been known to cause gastrointestinal and respiratory infections. The new research is based on a study that discovered evidence of chronic enterovirus infection in the stomach biopsy samples in 4 out 5 CFS patients. The control group of healthy individuals showed the presence of enterovirus in only 1 out 5 people.

According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control & Prevention (CDC), enteroviruses are the second most common cause of respiratory infections. Most people who are infected with an enterovirus have no symptoms at all, however.

The major symptom of chronic fatigue syndrome is severe fatigue not relieved by rest and lasting for six months or longer. Other symptoms include muscle and joint pain, memory and concentration problems, depression, sleep problems, headaches, sore throat, swollen lymph nodes, and/or gastrointestinal problems. For many years, doctors assumed that the Barr-Epstein virus, which causes mononucleosis, was implicated in CFS. However, this assumption was never able to be proven. It is estimated that up to 2.5 percent of all Americans are afflicted with CFS.
Tags: chronic-fatigue-syndrome , cfs , enteroviruses , infections , viral-infections
 
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sadielady

Joined: 26-Aug-2007
Posts: 42
Posted: Tue Sep 18, 2007 09:23 pm
Post topic: Chronic Fatigue Syndrome & Enterovirus Infection		  
Hopefully with the new information and research they can pinpoint some of the problems and causes of CFS so those individuals suffering can get some relief and help.

great info

Sadie
 
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RavenCares

Joined: 25-Jul-2007
Posts: 197
Posted: Wed Sep 19, 2007 04:07 am
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It would be so fantastic if the medical researchers really can pin chronic fatigue syndrome down! Then maybe they can come up with an effective treatment for the condition. I've heard so many people say that doctors have told them it's all in their head!
 
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sadielady

Joined: 26-Aug-2007
Posts: 42
Posted: Thu Sep 20, 2007 09:03 pm
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I truly believe that they are working hard toward it, just a matter of time. Relief may be insight! Keep faith.

Sadie
 
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RavenCares

Joined: 25-Jul-2007
Posts: 197
Posted: Mon Oct 01, 2007 05:50 am
Post topic: Chronic Fatigue Syndrome & Enterovirus Infection		  
I've seen so many people post their stories on this site about having chronic fatigue syndrom! It would be terrible if it turns out to be contagious.
 
 
 

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