Chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS) is a condition that usually first appears in women from their early 20s to mid-40s. Its symptoms include:
Memory or concentration impairment
Sore throat
Tender glands in the neck or underarms
Muscle pain; joint pain without swelling or redness
Headaches (new or different from previous headaches)
Unrefreshing sleep
Fatigue lasting more than 24 hours after exercise
If you have been experiencing at least four of these symptoms for the past six months or more, you may have CFS and should see a physician for an evaluation.
While there are no specific tests for CFS, there are tests that may help eliminate other diseases from the list of possibilities. Your doctor will check for the common causes of fatigue such as anemia, low thyroid, diabetes, drug side effects, kidney disease, sleep apnea, depression, and a few rare diseases.
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