chronic fatigue syndrome. a complex disorder characterized by extreme fatigue that lasts six months or longer, and does not improve with rest or is worsened by physical or mental activity. Other symptoms can include weakness, muscle pain, impaired memory and/or mental concentration, and insomnia. The cause is unknown.
Stands for Chronic Fatigue Syndrome. Also known as CFIDS, ME, PVS, PVFS, and a bunch of less complimentaly things. For basic info, try my local CFS/ME society - it contains some great information sheets with the basic details on it. For some more advanced stuff, try my CFS/FMS pages.
hronic atigue yndrome - An illness characterized by prolonged, debilitating fatigue and multiple nonspecific symptoms such as headaches, recurrent sore throats, muscle and joint pains, and cognitive complaints. Profound fatigue, the hallmark of the disorder, can come on suddenly or gradually and persists or recurs throughout the period of illness.
Chronic fatigue syndrome. a condition of incapacitating fatigue. It may be associated with migraines.
Chronic Fatigue Syndrome. A serious and disabling illness its symptoms are severe and persistent exhaustion, which worsens following exercise and does not resolve with rest. It is not simply chronic fatigue, which can be caused by insufficient sleep or overwork.
abbreviation, see chronic fatigue syndrome.
Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (also thought to be similar to, or the same as, Myalgic Encephalomyelitis or ME) often occurs after a viral infection. The sufferer becomes very tired and listless for no real reason. May last for months to years.
Chronic Fatigue Syndrome. or Chronic Fatigue and Immune Dysfunction Syndrome (CFIDS)—The clinical syndrome defined by a consensus panel in 1994 that includes a series of symptoms, especially fatigue, felt to represent a distinct clinical entity
chronic fatigue syndrome. An emerging condition characterized by debilitating fatigue (experienced as exhaustion and extremely poor stamina), neurological problems, and a variety of flu-like symptoms. It is also known as chronic fatigue immune dysfunction syndrome and myalgic encephalomyelitis. The core symptoms include excessive fatigue that is not relieved by rest, general pain, mental fogginess, and often gastrointestinal problems. Many other symptoms may also be present but will typically be different among individuals. These include: fatigue following stressful activities, headaches, sore throat, sleep disorders, and abnormal temperature. The degree of severity can differ widely among individuals, and will also vary over time for the same person. This variation, in addition to the fact that its cause is not yet known, makes this syndrome difficult to diagnose.