Causes of Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
User reported causes of Chronic Fatigue Syndrome based on their intuition.
Conditions Resulting from Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
User-reported conditions resulting from Chronic Fatigue Syndrome based on their intuition.
Resulting Condition | Agree |
---|---|
Chronic Pain Syndrome | 47% |
Fatigue | 36% |
Irritable Bowel Syndrome | 25% |
Dry Eyes | 18% |
Restless Legs Syndrome | 17% |
Cold Intolerance | 16% |
Insomnia | 16% |
Anxiety / Nervousness | 14% |
Lower Back Pain | 12% |
Chronic Daily Headache | 11% |
Bruxism (Teeth Grinding) | 10% |
Acid Reflux (GERD) | 9% |
Psoriasis | 8% |
Tinnitus | 6% |
Treatments
User-reported effectiveness in treating Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
Treatment | Major Improvement | Moderate Improvement | Much Worse | No Effect | Worse | Responses |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Massage | 7% | 46% | 5% | 32% | 9% | 337 |
Rest | 17% | 47% | 1% | 33% | 2% | 506 |
Osteopathy | 4% | 33% | 9% | 49% | 4% | 69 |
Aspirin | 1% | 28% | 5% | 58% | 8% | 150 |
Naproxen (Aleve) | 3% | 30% | 5% | 54% | 8% | 131 |
Tai Chi | 2% | 33% | 11% | 41% | 13% | 91 |
Acupuncture | 7% | 24% | 5% | 60% | 5% | 253 |
Reiki | 3% | 31% | 0% | 59% | 6% | 32 |
Alcohol | 1% | 12% | 32% | 33% | 23% | 208 |
Sam-E | 3% | 18% | 15% | 57% | 6% | 93 |
Lyrica | 8% | 17% | 33% | 25% | 17% | 12 |
Stretching | 5% | 38% | 3% | 47% | 8% | 368 |
Rolfing | 4% | 19% | 12% | 62% | 4% | 26 |
Yoga | 9% | 30% | 7% | 39% | 16% | 229 |
Neurontin (Gabapentin) | 2% | 28% | 20% | 36% | 14% | 132 |
Ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin) | 3% | 37% | 4% | 49% | 6% | 342 |
Chiropractic | 4% | 36% | 8% | 41% | 11% | 211 |
Low-Dose Naltrexone (LDN) | 33% | 29% | 9% | 27% | 3% | 79 |
Vitamin D | 5% | 25% | 2% | 64% | 4% | 373 |
Meditation | 9% | 48% | 1% | 40% | 2% | 301 |
T3 Hormone Treatment | 22% | 42% | 10% | 22% | 4% | 50 |
Thyroid Hormone | 13% | 31% | 2% | 47% | 7% | 45 |
Qigong | 9% | 41% | 7% | 35% | 9% | 46 |
Amygdala Retraining | 14% | 26% | 5% | 52% | 2% | 42 |
Baclofen | 11% | 30% | 7% | 44% | 7% | 27 |
Lightning Process | 20% | 13% | 20% | 33% | 13% | 15 |
Xyrem/GHB | 25% | 17% | 17% | 17% | 25% | 12 |
Energy Revitalization System Vitamin Powder | 15% | 31% | 0% | 54% | 0% | 13 |
Avoid Alcohol | 12% | 32% | 1% | 54% | 2% | 396 |
MSM | 4% | 26% | 7% | 54% | 9% | 46 |
Valtrex | 0% | 20% | 10% | 70% | 0% | 10 |
Reishi Mushrooms | 6% | 17% | 6% | 67% | 6% | 18 |
B12 Injections | 11% | 35% | 4% | 46% | 4% | 181 |
Valcyte | 50% | 0% | 50% | 0% | 0% | 2 |
Revitalizing Sleep Formula | 25% | 25% | 0% | 42% | 8% | 12 |
Melatonin | 5% | 25% | 7% | 53% | 10% | 287 |
Coenzyme Q10 | 4% | 22% | 3% | 68% | 4% | 296 |
Antibiotics | 9% | 28% | 10% | 43% | 10% | 195 |
Hypnotherapy | 5% | 25% | 5% | 55% | 10% | 20 |
Glucosamine/Chondroitin | 8% | 15% | 0% | 72% | 5% | 75 |
Fentanyl Patch | 23% | 23% | 23% | 23% | 8% | 13 |
Vitamin E | 0% | 20% | 2% | 72% | 6% | 82 |
Calcium | 0% | 11% | 2% | 80% | 7% | 45 |
Betaine-HCl | 5% | 40% | 6% | 44% | 5% | 63 |
Probiotics | 7% | 35% | 2% | 53% | 3% | 357 |
Gluten-Free Diet | 17% | 28% | 2% | 50% | 3% | 212 |
Helminthic Therapy | 0% | 20% | 0% | 60% | 20% | 5 |
Chinese Herbs | 6% | 26% | 3% | 54% | 11% | 112 |
Homeopathy | 3% | 22% | 3% | 66% | 4% | 178 |
Amitriptyline (Elavil) | 1% | 27% | 23% | 22% | 27% | 100 |
Lansoprazole | 0% | 38% | 38% | 25% | 0% | 8 |
Kinesiology | 5% | 21% | 3% | 66% | 5% | 38 |
Iron | 3% | 12% | 6% | 79% | 0% | 33 |
Relaxation Techniques | 3% | 45% | 2% | 46% | 3% | 117 |
DHEA | 4% | 27% | 8% | 55% | 6% | 51 |
Ketogenic Diet | 67% | 0% | 33% | 0% | 0% | 3 |
Urine Therapy | 25% | 0% | 25% | 25% | 25% | 4 |
Vegan Diet | 0% | 0% | 0% | 100% | 0% | 1 |
Taurine | 0% | 57% | 14% | 29% | 0% | 7 |
Doxycycline | 9% | 26% | 14% | 34% | 17% | 35 |
L-Carnitine | 4% | 22% | 4% | 66% | 4% | 185 |
B Vitamins | 6% | 26% | 1% | 63% | 3% | 406 |
Diet Changes | 12% | 40% | 1% | 45% | 2% | 453 |
Sodium Valproate | 17% | 17% | 17% | 50% | 0% | 6 |
Savella | 0% | 50% | 0% | 0% | 50% | 2 |
Co-Codamol | 0% | 59% | 0% | 29% | 12% | 17 |
NAC | 3% | 33% | 3% | 53% | 7% | 30 |
Ayurveda | 3% | 38% | 0% | 50% | 9% | 32 |
Raw Food Diet | 0% | 30% | 10% | 45% | 15% | 20 |
Olive Leaf Extract | 0% | 20% | 11% | 57% | 11% | 35 |
Nystatin | 7% | 40% | 0% | 47% | 7% | 15 |
Ampligen | 38% | 13% | 13% | 13% | 25% | 8 |
Lamictal | 0% | 33% | 33% | 0% | 33% | 3 |
5-HTP | 4% | 20% | 4% | 65% | 6% | 69 |
Neurofeedback | 0% | 23% | 0% | 77% | 0% | 26 |
Testosterone | 13% | 24% | 9% | 45% | 9% | 88 |
Flaxseed Oil | 7% | 7% | 7% | 75% | 4% | 28 |
Trazodone | 10% | 17% | 21% | 34% | 18% | 82 |
Caffeine | 2% | 23% | 17% | 39% | 19% | 339 |
Inner Spirit Therapy | 11% | 44% | 0% | 44% | 0% | 9 |
Robaxin | 50% | 50% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 2 |
Ativan | 0% | 50% | 25% | 0% | 25% | 4 |
Clonazepam (Klonopin, Rivotril) | 14% | 38% | 14% | 29% | 5% | 152 |
Mindfulness | 7% | 43% | 2% | 45% | 2% | 121 |
Mobic | 27% | 9% | 0% | 64% | 0% | 11 |
Hyperbaric Oxygen | 0% | 40% | 10% | 50% | 0% | 10 |
NADH | 5% | 16% | 2% | 71% | 7% | 102 |
IVIg Infusions | 0% | 0% | 0% | 100% | 0% | 3 |
Sublingual B12 | 6% | 29% | 4% | 56% | 4% | 180 |
Iodine | 2% | 27% | 6% | 58% | 8% | 52 |
Adrenal Stress End | 15% | 23% | 0% | 54% | 8% | 13 |
Specific Carbohydrate Diet (SCD) | 25% | 25% | 8% | 33% | 8% | 12 |
Earthing | 0% | 33% | 0% | 67% | 0% | 12 |
Bowen Technique | 0% | 43% | 14% | 14% | 29% | 7 |
Xanax (Alprazolam) | 10% | 37% | 7% | 31% | 15% | 81 |
Doxylamine (Unisom) | 2% | 15% | 10% | 49% | 24% | 41 |
Kavinace | 0% | 100% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 1 |
Vegetarian Diet | 33% | 0% | 0% | 67% | 0% | 3 |
Take Frequent Short Rest Breaks | 16% | 54% | 0% | 27% | 2% | 494 |
Spend Time in Low-Stimulation Environment | 17% | 54% | 1% | 27% | 2% | 160 |
Personal Development (E.g. Learn to Say 'No', Care Less About Opinion Others, Letting Go of Shoulds | 14% | 49% | 1% | 35% | 1% | 398 |
Wheelchair | 19% | 52% | 2% | 26% | 2% | 58 |
Ignore People Who Think ME/CFIDS Is Not Real | 21% | 33% | 2% | 44% | 1% | 325 |
Avoid Biotoxins | 19% | 36% | 0% | 45% | 0% | 75 |
Avoid Known Allergens | 10% | 47% | 0% | 43% | 1% | 129 |
Complete Stillness & Quiet | 13% | 46% | 2% | 35% | 4% | 113 |
Eliminate/ Reduce Sugar | 12% | 37% | 2% | 45% | 4% | 359 |
Change Job | 15% | 35% | 3% | 43% | 4% | 194 |
Methylation Treatments | 19% | 32% | 2% | 43% | 5% | 63 |
Avoid Mold | 11% | 37% | 1% | 49% | 3% | 151 |
Yeast Treatments | 13% | 36% | 2% | 47% | 3% | 118 |
High Dosage VegEpa (EPA+EPO) | 15% | 54% | 0% | 31% | 0% | 13 |
Perrin Technique | 33% | 33% | 0% | 33% | 0% | 9 |
Eliminate/ Reduce Dairy | 9% | 34% | 1% | 53% | 3% | 328 |
"Recuperation" | 13% | 37% | 2% | 43% | 4% | 46 |
Inverting Body Position (With Head Down and Feet Up Eg on a Couch) | 10% | 44% | 6% | 37% | 4% | 156 |
Far Infrared Heat (Migun Bed) | 9% | 45% | 6% | 36% | 4% | 53 |
Diaphragmatic Breathing | 5% | 38% | 1% | 55% | 2% | 194 |
Oxytocin | 11% | 50% | 6% | 33% | 0% | 18 |
Do Absolutely Nothing | 13% | 38% | 6% | 37% | 7% | 128 |
Go to Bed Early and Sleep Longer | 9% | 34% | 2% | 48% | 7% | 400 |
SHINE Protocol-Dr. Teitelbaum | 24% | 29% | 6% | 35% | 6% | 17 |
Stay Well-Hydrated Throughout the Day | 6% | 31% | 1% | 61% | 1% | 418 |
Sinus Treatments (Nasonex, Etc) | 6% | 35% | 0% | 55% | 4% | 51 |
Anti-Yeast Diet | 16% | 22% | 2% | 55% | 6% | 51 |
NAET for Allergies | 17% | 50% | 0% | 33% | 0% | 6 |
Lymphatic Massage | 11% | 32% | 4% | 47% | 6% | 53 |
Magnesium (Oral) | 5% | 36% | 2% | 54% | 3% | 331 |
Betahistine | 25% | 50% | 0% | 25% | 0% | 4 |
Orthomolecular Therapy | 6% | 50% | 6% | 39% | 0% | 18 |
Theta Healing | 33% | 33% | 0% | 33% | 0% | 3 |
Horseback Therapy | 0% | 75% | 0% | 25% | 0% | 4 |
Transfer Factors | 25% | 25% | 0% | 50% | 0% | 4 |
Atlas Profilax | 0% | 75% | 0% | 25% | 0% | 4 |
Sinus Surgery | 100% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 1 |
EECP | 100% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 1 |
Adya Clarity Shots | 100% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 1 |
MAF 878 | 100% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 1 |
Antivirals | 12% | 33% | 10% | 44% | 1% | 78 |
Cranio-Sacral Therapy | 10% | 31% | 6% | 48% | 6% | 88 |
Mushroom Extracts (AHCC, Shitaake) | 7% | 29% | 0% | 64% | 0% | 14 |
Cordyceps | 18% | 18% | 0% | 55% | 9% | 11 |
Theanine | 0% | 50% | 0% | 50% | 0% | 8 |
Diflucan--Antifungals | 11% | 19% | 0% | 67% | 4% | 27 |
Proamatine | 50% | 0% | 0% | 50% | 0% | 2 |
Fluefenazine/nortriiptiline Clorhidrate | 0% | 100% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 2 |
Eat More Vegetables and Fruits | 6% | 26% | 2% | 63% | 3% | 416 |
Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT) | 7% | 27% | 3% | 63% | 0% | 60 |
Chelation Treatments | 9% | 27% | 5% | 57% | 2% | 44 |
Guainfenesin | 11% | 26% | 4% | 52% | 7% | 54 |
Nexavir | 33% | 22% | 22% | 22% | 0% | 9 |
Paleo/primal Diet | 17% | 17% | 0% | 67% | 0% | 6 |
Ubiquinol | 10% | 27% | 3% | 53% | 7% | 30 |
ALA | 10% | 26% | 5% | 55% | 5% | 42 |
Cerefolin (Folate, B12 & NAC) | 8% | 26% | 4% | 58% | 4% | 50 |
Malic Acid | 6% | 31% | 4% | 54% | 5% | 145 |
Rebreathing Carbon Dioxide | 13% | 13% | 0% | 75% | 0% | 8 |
Aqua Flora for Yeast | 0% | 100% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 1 |
Siffrol | 0% | 100% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 1 |
Root Canal/cavitation Removal | 8% | 24% | 4% | 60% | 4% | 99 |
Myer's Cocktail | 11% | 24% | 8% | 58% | 0% | 38 |
Rheumatrex, Trexall (Methotrexate) | 22% | 22% | 11% | 33% | 11% | 9 |
Stimulants (Dextroamphetamine, Amphetamine, Adderall, Etc) | 21% | 29% | 17% | 24% | 8% | 86 |
Crystal Light Therapy | 0% | 50% | 0% | 50% | 0% | 2 |
Propranolol (Beta-Blocker) | 0% | 50% | 0% | 50% | 0% | 2 |
Gardening/nature | 17% | 33% | 0% | 17% | 33% | 6 |
Liposomal Glutathione | 4% | 28% | 4% | 64% | 0% | 25 |
Magnesium (Topical) | 3% | 32% | 3% | 57% | 5% | 63 |
Zeolith | 33% | 0% | 0% | 33% | 33% | 3 |
Interferential TENS | 0% | 29% | 0% | 71% | 0% | 7 |
Red Marine Algae | 14% | 0% | 0% | 86% | 0% | 7 |
Reverse Therapy for CFS | 25% | 0% | 13% | 63% | 0% | 8 |
Electrolyte Beverage (Eg. Gatorade) | 4% | 35% | 6% | 49% | 6% | 156 |
Acetyl-L-Carnitine | 5% | 27% | 4% | 60% | 4% | 149 |
Pinecone Extract (ImmunExtra) | 0% | 40% | 0% | 40% | 20% | 5 |
Phenocane | 0% | 0% | 0% | 100% | 0% | 1 |
Ultram (Tramadol) | 11% | 40% | 15% | 25% | 9% | 92 |
Wheat Germ Extract Supplements (Avemar) | 0% | 0% | 0% | 100% | 0% | 2 |
Bicycle With Power Options | 50% | 0% | 50% | 0% | 0% | 2 |
Ionized Water | 4% | 24% | 4% | 66% | 2% | 50 |
Beta Blockers (For OI) | 14% | 43% | 14% | 0% | 29% | 7 |
Catapres (Clonidine) | 8% | 42% | 17% | 25% | 8% | 12 |
UltraClear Products | 8% | 25% | 8% | 50% | 8% | 12 |
Famvir | 0% | 0% | 0% | 100% | 0% | 3 |
Omega 3 (Fish Oil) | 1% | 28% | 3% | 65% | 3% | 352 |
Ritalin | 8% | 41% | 11% | 24% | 16% | 37 |
UVA-URSI | 0% | 11% | 0% | 89% | 0% | 9 |
Isagenix | 0% | 0% | 0% | 100% | 0% | 5 |
Petrovic Protocol | 0% | 20% | 0% | 60% | 20% | 5 |
Oxymatrine | 20% | 20% | 20% | 20% | 20% | 5 |
Omega 3,6,9 | 3% | 22% | 3% | 70% | 3% | 312 |
Pall Protocol | 9% | 18% | 9% | 55% | 9% | 11 |
GcMAF | 17% | 17% | 17% | 33% | 17% | 6 |
NK Stim Supplements | 17% | 0% | 17% | 67% | 0% | 6 |
Acetaminophen / Paracetamol (Tylenol, Panadol) | 1% | 30% | 5% | 60% | 4% | 308 |
Non-Sedating Antihistamines | 3% | 29% | 7% | 57% | 4% | 121 |
EPA-DHA | 4% | 29% | 6% | 53% | 8% | 49 |
D-Ribose | 8% | 22% | 8% | 57% | 5% | 86 |
Distract Your Attention Away From the Symptoms | 3% | 29% | 4% | 56% | 8% | 372 |
Bioidentical Estrogen | 13% | 27% | 20% | 33% | 7% | 15 |
Licorice Root Extract | 9% | 18% | 9% | 58% | 6% | 33 |
Vitamin C (Lypo Spheric) | 2% | 22% | 4% | 69% | 4% | 51 |
Immunovir (Isoprinosine, Inosine Pranobex) | 9% | 26% | 4% | 35% | 26% | 23 |
Skin Brushing | 2% | 19% | 3% | 75% | 2% | 59 |
Mickel Therapy | 17% | 0% | 17% | 50% | 17% | 6 |
Ganciclovir | 0% | 43% | 29% | 29% | 0% | 7 |
Brainwave Audio CD's | 0% | 20% | 0% | 72% | 8% | 60 |
Formula 3030 | 0% | 0% | 100% | 0% | 0% | 1 |
Moclobemide | 0% | 0% | 100% | 0% | 0% | 1 |
DMG | 9% | 14% | 9% | 59% | 9% | 22 |
Antiretrovirals | 11% | 22% | 22% | 33% | 11% | 9 |
Detox Foot Baths With Mild Electric Current | 3% | 13% | 3% | 74% | 6% | 31 |
Sophora Root | 0% | 0% | 33% | 67% | 0% | 3 |
GABA (Gamma Amino Butyric Acid) | 10% | 10% | 10% | 63% | 7% | 30 |
Psychotherapy (Non CBT) | 5% | 19% | 5% | 63% | 8% | 159 |
Bioidentical Hormones, I.e. Progesterone | 10% | 35% | 19% | 23% | 13% | 31 |
Cats Claw - Uncaria Tomentosa | 4% | 14% | 4% | 70% | 8% | 50 |
Fresh Vegetable Juices | 3% | 18% | 4% | 66% | 9% | 67 |
Cortef (Hydrocortisone / Synthetic Cortisol) | 12% | 23% | 16% | 40% | 9% | 77 |
Cortisol (Compounded) | 8% | 8% | 8% | 54% | 23% | 13 |
Gingko Biloba | 3% | 21% | 7% | 63% | 7% | 73 |
Inosine | 12% | 12% | 15% | 54% | 8% | 26 |
Cool Shower Following Exertion | 4% | 28% | 10% | 49% | 10% | 80 |
Vitamin A | 2% | 11% | 4% | 78% | 5% | 55 |
AllicinPlus (Active Garlic | 2% | 16% | 5% | 70% | 7% | 57 |
Marshall Protocol | 11% | 11% | 33% | 44% | 0% | 9 |
Green Smoothies (Green Vegetables and Fruit) | 2% | 22% | 8% | 57% | 10% | 49 |
Florinef (Fludrocortisone) | 0% | 21% | 7% | 43% | 29% | 14 |
Whey Protein Supplements (Immunopro/ Immunocal) | 0% | 21% | 7% | 59% | 14% | 29 |
Soak Feet in Cold Water | 5% | 28% | 18% | 40% | 10% | 40 |
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) | 4% | 21% | 10% | 55% | 10% | 182 |
Provigil (Modafinil) | 9% | 25% | 18% | 36% | 12% | 113 |
Undenatured Whey Protein | 3% | 20% | 14% | 54% | 10% | 71 |
Monolaurin (E.g., Lauricidin) | 0% | 9% | 15% | 74% | 3% | 34 |
Diphendydramine (Unisom, Benadryl) | 1% | 28% | 14% | 43% | 14% | 144 |
Rebounder | 0% | 11% | 11% | 54% | 25% | 28 |
Orthostatic Conditioning/exercise | 6% | 22% | 26% | 41% | 6% | 54 |
Celexa, Cipramil (Citalopram) | 5% | 25% | 23% | 38% | 10% | 105 |
Cymbalta (Duloxetine) | 9% | 27% | 28% | 26% | 9% | 127 |
Atenolol (Beta Blocker) | 3% | 23% | 33% | 30% | 10% | 30 |
Wellbutrin (Bupropion) | 3% | 30% | 25% | 29% | 12% | 139 |
Mild/ Moderate Exercise | 5% | 23% | 23% | 27% | 22% | 498 |
Effexor (Venlafaxine) | 3% | 18% | 24% | 34% | 20% | 123 |
SSRIs Total(Prozac, Effexor, Celexa) | 5% | 20% | 29% | 31% | 15% | 209 |
Regular Exercise Program | 6% | 20% | 32% | 29% | 13% | 178 |
Zoloft (Sertraline) | 2% | 16% | 27% | 40% | 15% | 133 |
Prozac (Fluoxetine) | 3% | 17% | 31% | 36% | 14% | 154 |
Paroxetine (Paxil, Seroxat) | 3% | 13% | 32% | 30% | 23% | 111 |
Graded Exercise Therapy (GET) | 2% | 17% | 52% | 8% | 21% | 110 |
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Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Info
Property | Value |
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Variable Name | Chronic Fatigue Syndrome |
Aggregation Method | MEAN |
Analysis Performed At | 2020-03-02 |
Duration of Action | 24 hours |
Maximum Allowed Value | 5 out of 5 |
Minimum Allowed Value | 1 out of 5 |
Number of Aggregate Predictors | 0 |
Number of Aggregate Outcomes | 0 |
Number of Measurements | 0 |
Number of Measurements (including those generated by tagged, joined, or child variables) | 0 |
Public | true |
Onset Delay | 0 seconds |
Unit | 1 to 5 Rating |
User Variables | 0 |
Variable Category | Symptoms |
Variable ID | 86800 |