What is Chronic Fatigue Syndrome? Also referred to as ME or Post Viral Fatigue Syndrome, it is characterised by long term tiredness that affects everyday life and does not go away with sleep or rest. It can encompass both physical (eg. fatigue) and psychological difficulties (eg. muddled thinking).
Although Chronic Fatigue Syndrome can sometimes follow a viral infection, quite often the trigger is unclear.
It is characterised by long term tiredness that affects everyday life and does not go away with sleep or rest.
Symptoms may include
- Fatigue for four months or more
- Feeling unusual tiredness, made worse by activity
- Impaired concentration or memory
- Unrested/disturbed sleep
- Aching joints/muscles
- Sore throat
- Headaces
- Tender/sore lymph nodes