Chronic Fatigue Syndrome

Causes of Chronic Fatigue Syndrome

User reported causes of Chronic Fatigue Syndrome based on their intuition.

Cause	Agree
Stress	79%
Anxiety / Nervousness	57%
Low Immune System	54%
Mononucleosis / Glandular Fever / Epstein-Barr Virus (EBV) Infection	50%
Too Much Exercise / Over-Exertion	50%
Infection	50%
Chronic Insomnia	44%
Genetic Predisposition	44%
Chronic Pain	43%
Hormone Imbalance	43%
Allergies	42%
Unknown Virus	41%
Environmental Pollution	38%
Adrenal Exhaustion	38%
Temperature	37%
Hypothyroid	34%
Flu	33%
Back Pain	30%
Mold and Mycotoxins	30%
Low Cortisol	28%
PTSD	28%
Prolonged Bacterial Infection	27%
Lifestyle Habits	27%
Unknown, No Correlation With Prior or Existing Condition	24%
Micronutrient Deficiencies	24%
Always Fatigued From a Young Age	23%
Head Injury/whiplash	21%
Candida	21%
Heavy Metal Toxins	20%
Menopause	20%
Vaccines	20%
Sedentary Lifestyle	19%
Eye Strain	19%
Traveling	18%
Chiari Malformation	18%
XMRV / MLV	17%
Pesticide Exposure	16%
HHV 6	16%
Lyme Disease	16%
History of Abuse	16%
Chronic Dental Infection	14%
Jet Lag	13%
Car Accident	13%
Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome (POTS)	13%
Mycoplasma Infection	12%
Cytomegalovirus	12%
MSG	11%
Enterovirus	11%
Celiac Disease	10%
Methylb12, Adb12, Methylfolate Deficiencies	10%
I Got the Flu Age 22 and Never Recovered Entirely	10%
Viral Meningitis	9%
Pregnancy	8%
Chronic Ear Infection	8%
Staph Infection	7%
Total Hysterectomy	7%
CMV Infection	7%
Chlamydia Pneumonia	7%
Anaesthetic Gases	7%
Severe Falls	7%
Endometriosis	6%
New Carpet Offgassing	6%
Latent Toxoplasmosis	5%
Enterobacterial Dysbiosis	5%
Progesterone Hormone	5%
Breast Implants	4%
Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome	4%
HSV 1	4%
Blood Transfusion	4%
Cancer	4%
Carbon Monoxide Poisoning	4%
Oxalates in Foods	4%
Multiple Sclerosis	4%
Rickettsia Conorii	3%
Family History of Autism	3%
Parvovirus	3%
Dermatomyositis	2%
Brucellosis	2%
Internal Exposure to Radiation	2%
Depo-Provera	2%
Sickle Cell Trait	2%
MAVS Dysfunction	2%
Biotin	1%
Severe Accident Causing Infection Needing I'VE Antibiotics	0%
Dengue Fever Infection	0%

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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