Chronic fatigue - Vitality Hormone Clinic

What is chronic fatigue?

Chronic fatigue is a complex medical condition characterized by extreme and persistent feelings of tiredness, fatigue, or exhaustion that lasts for more than 6 months and significantly interferes with daily activities and quality of life.

Some key points about chronic fatigue:

• It is more than just feeling tired occasionally - people with chronic fatigue experience debilitating physical and mental exhaustion that often gets worse with activity and is not relieved by rest.
• The exact causes are still unknown, but potential factors can include viral infections, immune system issues, sleep problems, stress, and more. Oftentimes there are multiple factors involved.
• There is no standard test for chronic fatigue. Diagnosis involves ruling out other medical conditions with similar symptoms first, like anemia, thyroid disorders, sleep apnea, depression, etc.
• Treatments aim to relieve symptoms and improve quality of life. Lifestyle adjustments, stress management, gentle exercise routines, counseling, and medications may help manage energy levels. Finding the right treatment plan takes time.

I know first-hand how frustrating and limiting chronic fatigue can be for daily life. My sister struggled with it for years before finding an integrative medicine doctor that helped identify and address the root causes of her fatigue. She now has more good days thanks to customized hormone, nutrition and lifestyle programs from Vitality Hormone Clinic. It's so important to find a compassionate medical team to support chronic fatigue recovery.

If you feel persistently exhausted no matter how much rest you get, I would recommend getting checked out by your doctor. Tell them about all your symptoms, even ones that may not seem connected. Getting to the root cause is key. You may need to advocate strongly for yourself and seek multiple professional opinions. With time and perseverance, more good days are possible! Let me know if you have any other questions.