Sore throat is one common sign of Chronic Fatigue Syndrome. It is often accompanied by a feeling of tenderness in the lymph nodes in your neck. However, to be diagnosed with Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, your symptoms must last for six months or more- because sore throat is a symptom for many other illnesses.
If you have felt exceptionally weary for six months, and had a sore throat for six months, you may have Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS).
If you have felt exceptionally weary for six months, and had a sore throat for six months, you may have Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS).
The 8 defining symptoms
In order to be diagnosed with Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, you must have at least four of the eight symptoms.
Sleep is not refreshing
Concentration/memory are impa
Pain in muscles and joints Sore throat
Tender lymph nodes, such as n and armpits
Symptoms relapse after exertion
Headaches
Unofficial symptoms
Though not part of the 8 defining symptoms of Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, many CFS sufferers have reported other symptoms:
new sensitivities or allergic react to alcohol, chemicals, odors, foods noise or medication
pain in the chest, jaw or abdomen
feeling bloated
diarrhea
earache
fainting and dizziness
heartbeat irregularities
stiffness in the morning
night sweats and chills
depression, irritability, panic att and anxiety
gaining or losing weight
persistent cough
Who can get Chronic Fatigue Syndrome?
Women are 2 to 4 times more likely to be diagnosed with CFS, but doctors don't know if it's because women get it more often or if women are more likely to report their symptoms to their doctors. Middle aged people in their 40s and 50s are more likely to get Chronic Fatigue Syndrome.
What can I do on my own?
Decrease your stress levels
Make sure you get an adequate amount of sleep
Exercise on a regular basis
Don't overdue it
Be healthy and keep up good life habits: Eat a balance diet, drink lot water and quite smoking.
