Chronic Fatigue and the Link to the Microbiome?
Chronic Fatigue and the Link to the Microbiome?
Leaky gut syndrome? Bacteria? What can we do?
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About a month ago I posted an article about Chronic Fatigue Syndrom and the link to Long-Covid and how to self-treat. Since then people have reached out and asked about the link to the Microbiome. I got quit curious and I must say it’s interesting stuff once I started looking more and more into this. So, of course I want to share my findings with you. Maybe you can recognize the symptoms and want to do something about it.
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First of all, how do we spot the symptoms of having Chronic Fatigue Syndrom?
One major sign is that you constantly feel exhausted and run down, no matter how much rest you get. This could be a sign of chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS), which is a complex disorder that affects millions of people worldwide.
You may not have heard much about CFS, which is also why I wanted to dedicate another article about it. It is not well understood and often goes undiagnosed. However, recent research has shed light on a potential link between CFS and the microbiome.
In this article, I'll explore this connection and what it could mean for those suffering from CFS.
What is Chronic fatigue?
Chronic fatigue syndrome, also known as myalgic encephalomyelitis (ME/CFS), is a debilitating disorder characterized by persistent fatigue that any underlying medical condition cannot explain.
This extreme exhaustion can significantly impact daily life and often worsens with physical or mental exertion. Other symptoms may include muscle pain, joint pain, headaches, cognitive difficulties, and sleep disturbances.
Experts estimate that between 1.3% of Americans are affected by CFS, with women being more commonly diagnosed than men.
So, how can you know that you are suffering from chronic fatigue? Let’s have a look at the signs and symptoms.
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Symptoms of Chronic fatigue
Chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS), also known as myalgic encephalomyelitis (ME), is a complex and often misunderstood condition characterized by persistent, unexplained fatigue that doesn't improve with rest.
The symptoms can vary from person to person, but some common indicators of chronic fatigue include:
Profound Fatigue: Persistent and unexplained fatigue that lasts for at least six months and is not alleviated by rest. This fatigue is often severe and interferes significantly with daily activities.
Sleep Disturbances: Individuals with chronic fatigue may experience disruptions in their sleep patterns, such as insomnia, unrefreshing sleep, or an irregular sleep-wake cycle.
Cognitive Difficulties: Often referred to as "brain fog," individuals with chronic fatigue may have difficulty concentrating, memory, and overall cognitive function.
Post-Exertional Malaise (PEM): Physical or mental exertion can worsen symptoms that can last for days or even weeks. This exacerbation of symptoms after activity is a hallmark of chronic fatigue.
Muscle and Joint Pain: Many individuals with chronic fatigue experience generalized muscle and joint pain without an apparent cause.