Chronic Fatigue Syndrome

Prevention

Chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS) can be neither prevented nor cured. Home treatment and, when appropriate, certain medicines can help control or reduce symptoms.


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Author: Robin Parks, MSLast Updated: May 15, 2007
Medical Review: Anne C. Poinier, MD - Internal Medicine
Karin M. Lindholm, DO - Neurology

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