scholarly journals Understanding Long-Term Outcomes of Chronic Fatigue Syndrome

2012 ◽  
Vol 68 (9) ◽  
pp. 1028-1035 ◽  
Author(s):  
Molly M. Brown ◽  
David S. Bell ◽  
Leonard A. Jason ◽  
Constance Christos ◽  
David E. Bell
Keyword(s):  
Chronic Fatigue Syndrome ◽  
Chronic Fatigue ◽  
Long Term Outcomes ◽  
Fatigue Syndrome

scholarly journals Chronic Fatigue Syndrome: A Case Report Highlighting Diagnosing and Treatment Challenges and the Possibility of Jarisch–Herxheimer Reactions if High Infectious Loads Are Present

Healthcare ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 9 (11) ◽  
pp. 1537
Author(s):  
Rachel K. Straub ◽  
Christopher M. Powers
Keyword(s):  
Case Report ◽  
Chronic Fatigue Syndrome ◽  
Treatment Options ◽  
Tube Feeding ◽  
Chronic Fatigue ◽  
Medical Interventions ◽  
System Disease ◽  
Fatigue Syndrome ◽  
Harsh Reality

Myalgic encephalomyelitis/chronic fatigue syndrome (ME/CFS) is a complex multi-system disease with no cure and no FDA-approved treatment. Approximately 25% of patients are house or bedbound, and some are so severe in function that they require tube-feeding and are unable to tolerate light, sound, and human touch. The overall goal of this case report was to (1) describe how past events (e.g., chronic sinusitis, amenorrhea, tick bites, congenital neutropenia, psychogenic polydipsia, food intolerances, and hypothyroidism) may have contributed to the development of severe ME/CFS in a single patient, and (2) the extensive medical interventions that the patient has pursued in an attempt to recover, which enabled her to return to graduate school after becoming bedridden with ME/CFS 4.5 years prior. This paper aims to increase awareness of the harsh reality of ME/CFS and the potential complications following initiation of any level of intervention, some of which may be necessary for long-term healing. Treatments may induce severe paradoxical reactions (Jarisch–Herxheimer reaction) if high infectious loads are present. It is our hope that sharing this case will improve research and treatment options for ME/CFS.

Long-term follow-up after cognitive behaviour therapy for chronic fatigue syndrome

2017 ◽  
Vol 97 ◽  
pp. 45-51 ◽  
Author(s):  
Anthonie Janse ◽  
Stephanie Nikolaus ◽  
Jan F. Wiborg ◽  
Marianne Heins ◽  
Jos W.M. van der Meer ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Chronic Fatigue Syndrome ◽  
Cognitive Behaviour Therapy ◽  
Chronic Fatigue ◽  
Behaviour Therapy ◽  
Fatigue Syndrome ◽  
Cognitive Behaviour ◽  
Long Term Follow Up

Internet-Based Therapy for Adolescents With Chronic Fatigue Syndrome: Long-term Follow-up

PEDIATRICS ◽  
2013 ◽  
Vol 131 (6) ◽  
pp. e1788-e1795 ◽  
Author(s):  
S. L. Nijhof ◽  
L. P. Priesterbach ◽  
C. S. P. M. Uiterwaal ◽  
G. Bleijenberg ◽  
J. L. L. Kimpen ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Chronic Fatigue Syndrome ◽  
Chronic Fatigue ◽  
Fatigue Syndrome ◽  
Long Term Follow Up

scholarly journals Nationwide Epidemiological Characteristics of Chronic Fatigue Syndrome in South Korea

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Eun Jin Lim ◽  
Jin-Seok Lee ◽  
Eun-Jung Lee ◽  
Seok-Ju Jeong ◽  
Ho-Young Park ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Chronic Fatigue Syndrome ◽  
South Korea ◽  
Chronic Fatigue ◽  
Fatigue Syndrome ◽  
Female Predominance ◽  
Increasing Trend ◽  
Medically Unexplained ◽  
Epidemiological Characteristics ◽  
Entire Dataset

Abstract Background: Chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS) is a long-term disabling illness accompanied by medically unexplained fatigue. This study aimed to explore the epidemiological characteristics of CFS in South Korea.Methods: Using the nationwide medical records provided by the Korean Health Insurance Review & Assessment Service (HIRA), we analyzed the entire dataset for CFS patients diagnosed by physicians in Korea from January 2010 to December 2020. Results: The annual mean incidence of CFS was estimated to be 44.71 ± 6.10 cases per 100,000 individuals [95% CI: 40.57, 48.76], and the prevalence rate was 57.70 ± 12.20 cases per 100,000 individuals [95% CI: 49.40, 65.79]. These two rates increased by 1.53- and 1.94-fold from 2010 to 2020, respectively, and showed an increasing trend with aging and an approximately 1.5-fold female predominance. Conclusions: This study is the first to report the nationwide epidemiological features of CFS, which reflects the clinical reality of CFS diagnosis and care in South Korea. This study will be a valuable reference for studies of CFS in the future.

scholarly journals Work Rehabilitation and Medical Retirement for Myalgic Encephalomyelitis/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Patients. A Review and Appraisal of Diagnostic Strategies

Diagnostics ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 9 (4) ◽  
pp. 124 ◽  
Author(s):  
Vink ◽  
Vink-Niese
Keyword(s):  
Chronic Fatigue Syndrome ◽  
Sick Leave ◽  
Chronic Fatigue ◽  
Myalgic Encephalomyelitis ◽  
Full Time ◽  
Fatigue Syndrome ◽  
Number Of Patients ◽  
Graded Exercise Therapy ◽  
Retirement Policy

Myalgic Encephalomyelitis/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome leads to severe functional impairment and work disability in a considerable number of patients. The majority of patients who manage to continue or return to work, work part-time instead of full time in a physically less demanding job. The prognosis in terms of returning to work is poor if patients have been on long-term sick leave for more than two to three years. Being older and more ill when falling ill are associated with a worse employment outcome. Cognitive behavioural therapy and graded exercise therapy do not restore the ability to work. Consequently, many patients will eventually be medically retired depending on the requirements of the retirement policy, the progress that has been made since they have fallen ill in combination with the severity of their impairments compared to the sort of work they do or are offered to do. However, there is one thing that occupational health physicians and other doctors can do to try and prevent chronic and severe incapacity in the absence of effective treatments. Patients who are given a period of enforced rest from the onset, have the best prognosis. Moreover, those who work or go back to work should not be forced to do more than they can to try and prevent relapses, long-term sick leave and medical retirement.

Long Term

2021 ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Chronic Fatigue Syndrome ◽  
Chronic Fatigue ◽  
Chronic Illnesses ◽  
Grief And Loss ◽  
Same Sex ◽  
Same Sex Marriage ◽  
Fatigue Syndrome ◽  
Mortality Change ◽  
Care Of Self

The contributors to Long Term use the tension between the popular embrace and legalization of same-sex marriage and the queer critique of homonormativity as an opportunity to examine the myriad forms of queer commitments and their durational aspect. They consider commitment in all its guises, particularly relationships beyond and aside from monogamous partnering. These include chosen and involuntary long-term commitments to families, friends, pets, and coworkers; to the care of others and care of self; and to financial, psychiatric, and carceral institutions. Whether considering the enduring challenges of chronic illnesses and disability, including HIV and chronic fatigue syndrome; theorizing the queer family as a scene of racialized commitment; or relating the grief and loss that comes with caring for pets, the contributors demonstrate that attending to the long term offers a fuller understanding of queer engagements with intimacy, mortality, change, dependence, and care. Contributors. Lisa Adkins, Maryanne Dever, Carla Freccero, Elizabeth Freeman, Scott Herring, Annamarie Jagose, Amy Jamgochian, E. Patrick Johnson, Jaya Keaney, Heather Love, Sally R. Munt, Kane Race, Amy Villarejo, Lee Wallace

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