What types of cognitive dysfunction are associated with CFS?
CFS patients commonly report one or more symptoms of cognitive dysfunction, including confusion, difficulty concentrating, impaired thinking, and forgetfulness. Patients often regard these symptoms among the most debilitating features of CFS. Are there any long-term health problems associated with having CFS? No scientific evidence exists for any long-term risks associated with CFS. There are anecdotal reports of increased rates of cancer, multiple sclerosis, and other illnesses among CFS patients, but none of these claims have been scientifically established. Unlike immune deficiency diseases, such as AIDS, CFS is not associated with opportunistic infections. Unsubstantiated claims have been made that CFS patients are more prone to suicide, but there are no data to indicate that the suicide rate among CFS patients is higher than that for the general population. What is the prognosis for CFS — will I get better? Very little is known about the clinical course of CFS. It is among the mo
