Chronic fatigue - Vitality Renewal Clinic

What is chronic fatigue?

Chronic fatigue is a complex disorder characterized by extreme and persistent tiredness, fatigue, or exhaustion that is not improved by rest and is not directly caused by other medical conditions. Some key aspects:

• The fatigue typically lasts for 6 months or longer and is more severe than normal tiredness from lack of sleep or overexertion.
• The fatigue interferes with the ability to carry out daily activities and routines. Simple tasks like grocery shopping or showering can be exhausting.
• The specific cause is often difficult to pinpoint. Contributing factors may include viral infections, immune system abnormalities, stress, poor sleep, etc.
• Other common symptoms include widespread muscle and joint pain, sore throat, headaches, reduced mental clarity and focus, dizziness, insomnia, and depression.

If you are struggling with debilitating, long-term fatigue, I encourage you to consult your doctor for a full evaluation. Blood tests and other investigations can help rule out conditions like anemia, thyroid disorders, sleep apnea, etc.

For those with unexplained fatigue despite normal test results, treatments aim to help manage symptoms. Lifestyle changes, certain medications or supplements, cognitive behavioral therapy, graded exercise programs, and better sleep habits may provide some relief.

If fatigue and other symptoms are significantly lowering your quality of life, consider contacting Vitality Renewal Clinic. Their specialized physicians can check your hormone levels and determine if hormone imbalances could be contributing to energy issues or feeling run down. Customized bioidentical hormone therapy may help restore optimal levels and relieve exhaustion.

I hope this gives you a better understanding of chronic fatigue syndrome. Reach out below if you have any other questions! Trying to increase awareness around this challenging disorder.