Heart Disease 8. Suggested causes include chronic viral infections, food allergy , adrenal gland dysfunction, and many others. None of these have been convincingly documented in more than a minority of sufferers. The current definition is disabling fatigue lasting more than six months that reduces activity by more than half. When there is muscle soreness, fibromyalgia may be the actual problem.
Many patients report feeling better after undertaking a moderate exercise plan.
However, most people with CFS are sensitive to overexertion and excessive exercise may lead to consistently worsening fatigue and mental functioning. One small study found that intermittent exercise, in which patients walked for three minutes followed by three minutes of rest for a total of 30 minutes worth of walking, did not exacerbate their CFS symptoms. 7 People with CFS considering increasing salt intake should consult a doctor before making such a change. The combination of potassium aspartate and magnesium aspartate has shown benefits for chronically fatigued people in several studies. Usually 1 gram is taken twice per day.