What Is Chronic Fatigue Vs. Chronic Fatigue Syndrome?
What Is Chronic Fatigue Vs. Chronic Fatigue Syndrome? Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS) is the medical name for a condition of extreme and persistent fatigue. For a diagnosis of CFS to be made certain specific criteria must be met. People suffering with CFS and the general public often refer to the condition as “chronic fatigue”. What’s in a name? It can be confusing. Chronic fatigue is also a symptom of many chronic conditions such as: • rheumatoid arthritis • fibromyalgia • lupus What is the difference between chronic fatigue and chronic fatigue syndrome? Answer: What Is Fatigue? Fatigue refers to a sensation of exhaustion during or after usual daily activities, or a lack of energy to begin these activities. Most people have fatigue at one time or another in their lives. Fatigue may result from: • exert
