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The
hall mark symptom of chronic fatigue syndrome is overwhelming physical and
mental exhaustion which is not made better with rest. It is also gives rise to
a long list of debilitating symptoms.
Chronic fatigue syndrome symptoms checklist
There
are striking similarities between the symptoms of hypothyroidism
and those listed for chronic fatigue syndrome.
The
two conditions overlap, as both are associated with what is essentially a
functional breakdown in the body’s ability to generate energy at a basic cell
level.
Chronic fatigue syndrome takes feeling tired
to a whole new debilitating level.
Spot
the signs…
·
Aching
joints.
·
Allergies.
·
Chemical
sensitivity.
·
Digestive
problems. Including nausea, bloating, constipation or diarrhoea.
·
Fibromyalgia
(muscle pain).
·
Food
intolerances.
·
Heart
palpitations; increased heart rate or shortness of breath with exertion or on
standing.
·
Low
blood pressure. You may also feel dizzy if you get up too quickly.
·
Neurological
symptoms. Poor memory and concentration, muscle twitching, mild electric shock
sensations in the muscles and tingling in the joints or muscles.
·
Pain
and tenderness of the liver
·
Persistent
fatigue.
·
Reduced
ability to cope with changes in temperature.
·
Sore
throat and runny nose.
·
Tender
lymph nodes.
·
Urinary
problems.
·
Vision
loss.
How big a role do infections play in the onset of chronic
fatigue syndrome?
Some
infections, once thought to only cause short lived symptoms may in fact remain
active in the body giving rise to a range of diverse symptoms depending on the
original infection, or multiple infections involved.
Termed
‘latent infections’, these are not necessarily dormant infections. There is mounting
evidence these infections continue to play a major role in disrupting healthy
immune system activity.
Chronic
fatigue syndrome is characterised by an immune system that is continually
‘switched on’. It is commonly assumed that some type immune dysfunction is
occurring. This is a theory and has not been proven conclusively.
Is
it possible the immune system remains activated as it is fighting against some
type of latent infection? Many of the symptoms of chronic fatigue syndrome
closely resemble those associated with a lingering infectious illness.
Some
of the infections linked to chronic fatigue syndrome include:
·
Barmah
Forest virus
·
Borrelia
burgdorferi bacterium (linked to Lyme disease)
·
Coxiella
burnetii (linked to Q fever)
·
Coxsackievirus
A + B
·
Cytomegalovirus
·
Echoviruses
·
Epstein-Barr
virus
·
Hepatitis
B virus
·
Herpes
virus
·
Ross
River virus
·
Rubella
virus (linked to German measles)
·
Varicella
zoster virus (linked to shingles)
·
Xenotropic
murine leukemia virus-related virus (XMRV)
Due
to the close connection between the thyroid and the immune system an effective
treatment plan to recover your thyroid health should include a proper
investigation into the possible role infections are playing on your health and
vitality.
This
is particularly important if you have a thyroid autoimmune disorder.
Of
all the environmental factors with a potential to trigger autoimmunity, the
most important seem to be viruses, bacteria, and other infectious pathogens.
They have long been associated with autoimmune diseases.
Uncovering
a latent infection, or even multiple infections may provide the missing pieces
of the puzzle to help you recover your thyroid health. Your medical
practitioner can request specific blood tests to check for viral infections
commonly associated with chronic fatigue syndrome.
Apart
from checking for chronic infections there is no single blood test or scan to
accurately diagnosis chronic fatigue syndrome. The diagnosis is usually made
after all other illnesses are excluded.
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is a specialist in Thyroid Health. She is a highly regarded Australian
Naturopath and founder of Wellnesswork.
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