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What is Chronic Fatigue Syndrome?

Get general information about chronic fatigue syndrome, learn the common terms associated with the frequently misunderstood condition and become familiar with the signs and symptoms of chronic fatigue syndrome.
What is Chronic Fatigue Syndrome?
Learn the basics of chronic fatigue syndrome, its symptoms, and what treatment options are available.
Symptoms of Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
Learn the many symptoms of chronic fatigue syndrome, beyond debilitating fatigue and muscles aches. Chronic fatigue syndrome symptoms also include cognitive, cardiac and other varied symptoms.
Why Does Chronic Fatigue Syndrome have So Many Names?
Get an answer to the frequently asked question, "Why does chronic fatigue syndrome go by so many names?" and get links to other chronic fatigue syndrome FAQs.
Are Fibromyalgia and Chronic Fatigue Syndrome the Same Thing?
Get the answer to fibromyalgia and chronic fatigue syndrome, "Are fibromyalgia and chronic fatigue syndrome the same thing?" Find links to other fibromyalgia and chronic fatigue syndrome FAQs.
Is Chronic Fatigue Syndrome a Psychological Condition?
Get an answer to chronic fatigue syndrome and psychology, "Is chronic fatigue syndrome psychological?" Get links to other chronic fatigue syndrome FAQs.
Diagnosing Chronic Fatigue Syndrome - U.S. Criteria vs. Canadian Criteria
Compare American diagnostic criteria for chronic fatigue syndrome and the Canadian diagnostic criteria for chronic fatigue syndrome, and see why U.S. advocacy groups are calling for the U.S. to adopt the Canadian Consensus Document.
The 7 Genomic Subtypes of Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
Find out what symptoms go with which chronic fatigue syndrome subtypes, and why subtyping is important to both researchers and people with chronic fatigue syndrome.
In-Depth Information on Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
Get comprehensive information on chronic fatigue syndrome, including risk factors, psychological factors and other commonly occurring conditions.

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