Shape: "Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Is More Than Just Being Really Tired All the Time"

Andy · Feb 12, 2020

Feeling tired all the time can seem like the norm when you're always on the move. Between working, feeding yourself, getting enough sleep, socializing with friends, maybe getting a workout in, and the dozens of other things you do each day, it can be easy to run on empty. But there's a difference between feeling worn out from your daily to-dos and something much more serious like chronic fatigue syndrome.

Here, experts explain what chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS) really is, the stigma associated with the condition, and why it's more than just feeling tired 24/7.

What is chronic fatigue syndrome, exactly?
Chronic fatigue syndrome—technically known as myalgic encephalomyelitis/chronic fatigue syndrome (ME/CFS)—is a debilitating disease that can cause a wide range of symptoms, the hallmarks being extreme fatigue that lasts six months or more (and doesn't improve with sleep), consistent problems with short-term memory and concentration, and chronic body discomfort, says Vicky Whittemore, Ph.D., program director at the National Institutes of Health's (NIH) National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke
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https://www.shape.com/lifestyle/mind-and-body/chronic-fatigue-syndrome

adambeyoncelowe · Feb 12, 2020

Not sure about 'chronic body discomfort', which is crap language, but it's otherwise not terrible.

Louie41 · Feb 12, 2020

The article relies heavily on a Dr. Kellman from an eponymous clinic in New York City. Never heard of him. Does he have any bona fides in the field?

Andy · Feb 12, 2020

I've never heard of him either but this would seem to be him, https://kellmancenter.com/team/raphael-kellman/

Mithriel · Feb 13, 2020

An abnormal response to exercise is not mentioned. In 2020 we should expect and demand that anyone claiming to be an expert, spokesperson or researcher into ME should know that.

It is the defining characteristic of ME. The horrendous consequences of the arrogance of Stephen Strauss and the corruption of the CDC are still condemning us after all these years.

Snowdrop · Feb 13, 2020

Reading from his site I think Kellman equates cfs with hypothyroidism.

So not particularly well informed.

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