Does exercise cure Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS)/Orthostatic Intolerance (OI)?
That has not been my experience. Before the g-suit, exercise was not even a possibility. Very shortly after wearing the g-suit, I felt good enough to take opportunities to exercise in ways I had enjoyed before I had gotten sick. Because of Orthostatic Intolerance (OI), I felt “almost well” while lying down and getting out of bed led to feeling awful. By treating Orthostatic Intolerance (OI) with a g-suit, I can be out of bed more and get some exercise. I usually exercise toward the end of my day, so I have a long time to rest and recover. Unlike many other illnesses, activity and exercise can actually make the symptoms of Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS) worse. The Links page has more information about Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS), including ME/CFS Guidelines: Management Guidelines for General Practitioners (PDF format – 110 KB) that has other treatments for Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS) beyond the symptom of Orthostatic Intolerance (OI). Recently, I have been thinking about taking a
