A syndrome characterized by persistent or recurrent fatigue, diffuse musculoskeletal pain, sleep disturbances, and subjective cognitive impairment of 6 months duration or longer. Symptoms are not caused by ongoing exertion; are not relieved by rest; and result in a substantial reduction of previous levels of occupational, educational, social, or personal activities. Minor alterations of immune, neuroendocrine, and autonomic function may be associated with this syndrome. There is also considerable overlap between this condition and FIBROMYALGIA. (From Semin Neurol 1998;18(2):237-42; Ann Intern Med 1994 Dec 15;121(12): 953-9)
    

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How many times a day do you hear these words? 'Doctor, I always feel so tired'... : such patients respond to Ritalin : the well tried well tolerated antilethargic.

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Explaining "unexplained illnesses" : disease paradigm for chronic fatigue syndrome, multiple chemical sensitivity, fibromyalgia, post-traumatic stress disorder, Gulf War syndrome, and others / Martin L. Pall.

An anthropological approach to understanding chronic fatigue syndrome / Norma C. Ware.

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Explaining "unexplained illnesses" : disease paradigm for chronic fatigue syndrome, multiple chemical sensitivity, fibromyalgia, post-traumatic stress disorder, Gulf War syndrome, and others / Martin L. Pall.

Mitochondria with crystalline inclusions

An anthropological approach to understanding chronic fatigue syndrome / Norma C. Ware.

Awaiting an epiphany.

How many times a day do you hear these words? 'Doctor, I always feel so tired'... : such patients respond to Ritalin : the well tried well tolerated antilethargic.