Chronic fatigue syndrome has been getting more and more attention
lately, partially because of new research about its causes and
treatments. For years, people complaining of chronic fatigue have been
disregarded as being lazy, or simply written off as hypochondriacs. New
research is showing that there are certain physical conditions,
particularly in relation to blood flow in the brain, that seem to be
consistent among CFS sufferers. The bottom line is that CFS is real, and
there are ways it can be treated. Helpful steps can be as simple as
upgrading to newer bedding materials like memory foam, or adjusting
one's eating patterns near bedtime.
Chronic fatigue syndrome is characterized by a chronic lack of energy, but can also
include any of these symptoms: non-refreshing sleep, sore throat, tender
lymph nodes, achy joints, impairment of concentration and short-term
memory, and post-exertion malaise. Many people recover from CFS within
a few years, as long as it is properly diagnosed. However, for other
people, it can be a lifelong affliction.
There are numerous new treatments for CFS, though none of them are
clinically proven. Anecdotal evidence suggests that steps like
maintaining a carefully controlled diet and well-structured exercise
routine can help to reduce the symptoms of CFS. It is important to
note that anyone who suspects they may be suffering from CFS should
always consult their doctor before attempting to treat symptoms
themselves.
One of the most difficult aspects of Chronic fatigue syndrome is the accompanying insomnia
and unrefreshing sleep. Like with other symptoms of CFS, the insomnia
associated with the condition is somewhat of a mystery, but is at least
partially related to muscle and joint soreness. As CFS sufferers sleep,
their bodies rest on certain pressure points, just like anyone else
sleeping on a traditional mattress. As the individual shifts in her/his
sleep, they may come to rest on tender areas, causing them to wake
momentarily out of deep sleep. These pressure points are what created
the drive for new bedding materials like memory foam, used to produce
memory foam mattresses, which can reduce or even eliminate these sleep
disturbing discomforts.
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