CFS :: Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
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Avoid social withdrawal: Sufferers with Chronic Fatigue Syndrome should be encouraged to keep up with social networking/support, even if only by telephone.
The impact on partners, other family members or carers can also be significant, with the potential to put relationships under strain. Support and counselling for carers or family members are strongly recommended where appropriate.
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The following addresses some CFS DisabilitiesUniversity of Sydney - Disability Access (Staff or Student)
Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
"Chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS) - also known as myalgic encephalomyelitis (ME) is believed to be caused by an abnormal response to a virus or some other 'trigger' factor.
CFS is a chronic condition lasting months or years. Individuals with CFS are prone to relapse if they exceed the limits of physical or mental exertion which their illness imposes.
Symptoms may vary in severity from day to day, and even from hour to hour. There may be profound physical and mental exhaustion, persistent pain in the muscles and joints, headaches varying from dull to intense, dizziness, nausea, fainting, poor concentration and memory, pallor or flushing of face, an inability to tolerate extremes of heat, light or sound and sensitivity to various agents and chemicals.
Individuals with CFS will need to avoid prolonged standing, extremes of heat and cold, exposure to fumes from science laboratories and gas heating and mental or physical exertion beyond the limits imposed by their condition.
As a consequence of this illness, an individual may feel a great sense of isolation and loneliness as well as a serious loss of self-confidence."
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