Although there is no known cure for this illness, prognosis for patients is usually good through the treatment of symptoms. Chronic Fatigue Syndrome is a controversial issue.
Some physicians believe the illness to be psychosomatic, while others remain open-minded.
Most are determined to help their patients who are suffering from the debilitating symptoms of this illness. This muscle pain is the prominent symptom of fibromyalgia. The causes of CFS are as yet undetermined, but studies have shown that multiple nutrient deficiencies, food intolerance, or extreme physical or mental stress may trigger chronic fatigue. Studies have also indicated that CFS may be activated by the immune system, various abnormalities of the hypothalamic-pituitary axes, or by the reactivation of certain infectious agents in the body. Some CFS patients were found to have low levels of PBMC beta-endorphin and other neurotransmitters.