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Treatments for Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS)

Authors:
  • Amy Scholten, MPH
Publication Type:

Condition InDepth

Treatments for Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS)

CFS affects those who have it in different ways. There is no single treatment that works for everyone. It may also be treated with more than one method. The focus is on easing symptoms and helping people cope with CFS.

CFS treatment may include:

Lifestyle changes

Medications

Other treatments

Alternative and complementary therapies

References

  • Bateman L, Bested AC, et al. Myalgic encephalomyelitis/chronic fatigue syndrome: essentials of diagnosis and management. Mayo Clin Proc. 2021;96(11):2861-2878.
  • Chronic fatigue syndrome. EBSCO DynaMed website. Available at: https://www.dynamed.com/condition/chronic-fatigue-syndrome.
  • Chronic fatigue syndrome. Merck Manual Professional Version website. Available at: https://www.merckmanuals.com/professional/special-subjects/chronic-fatigue-syndrome/chronic-fatigue-syndrome.
  • Treatment of ME/CFS. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention website. Available at: https://www.cdc.gov/me-cfs/treatment/index.html.

Contributors

  • Marcin Chwistek, MD
Last Updated:
2023-01-23

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