Chronic fatigue syndrome is a chronic, disabling, complex and, until now, largely unknown condition. It is characterised by persistent, long-term fatigue with no apparent cause, which does not improve with rest and worsens with physical activity.

Chronic Fatigue Syndrome is also known as Myalgic Encephalomyelitis or Systemic Exertion Intolerance Disease, and is often abbreviated as ME/CFS.

The cause or causes of this fatigue are unknown, but it has been detected that users who suffer from it coincide in various factors that have triggered this syndrome.

These are as follows:

  • Viral infections
  • Immune system problems
  • Physical and/or mental stress

In the last year, as a result of Covid-19, ME/CFS has become more widely known as one of the sequelae it is leaving behind.

At first it was thought to be only a physical manifestation of a psychological disorder (such as depression or anxiety), but this is not the case, as it has a neurological and inflammatory part.

The typical profile of people with ME/CFS is a woman between the ages of 40 and 60, although it also affects men and older children, adolescents and adults.

What are the most common symptoms of Chronic Fatigue Syndrome?

  • Fatigue
  • Tiredness that prevents you from carrying out day-to-day activities
  • Unrefreshing sleep
  • Mental exhaustion and lack of concentration
  • Sore throat, headache, muscle and/or joint aches and pains
  • Dizziness (especially when trying to lie down or get up)

The biggest problem with this disease is that it makes it impossible for the person to carry out their daily activities and sometimes even prevents them from getting out of bed. Even when resting, they are unable to regain their strength. This can lead to psychological problems such as depression, as this situation tends to cause frustration and sadness in those who suffer from it.

As it also causes them:

  • Social isolation
  • Absence from work
  • Limitations in everyday life

There is currently no specific treatment for ME/CFS. What we try to do is to treat each patient individually and alleviate the symptoms they have. With the help of drugs and routines that help the patient's quality of life.