I have been experiencing symptoms including no energy, weak/tired feeling in my legs. This has been for the last few months and has caused a lot of days off from work. My doctor says I have CFS. What is the long term effect of CFS?
I have been experiencing symptoms including no energy, weak/tired feeling in my legs. This has been for the last few months and has caused a lot of days off from work. My doctor says I have CFS. What is the long term effect of CFS?
CFS can have a major impact on your relationships with loved ones/family/friends. You may get frustrated due to the exhaustion that reduces your working ability. You may show improvement within a few months or years with proper treatment. Some continue to suffer for longer time. You may have to opt for part time work. It will avoid the over-exertion and worsening of the disease. Memory loss and difficulty in concentration may be troublesome for you. The outlook in children and young people is usually better. The main goal in improvement of symptoms is to adopt certain lifestyle changes, optimal exercise regime, coping techniques such as talking with persons affected/recovered from CFS, etc.