At first glance, idiopathic hypersomnia (IH) and chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS) look alike. They both involve daytime tiredness and unrefreshing sleep. But IH and CFS, now sometimes called myalgic ...

It’s normal to feel wiped out after a hectic week, a poor night’s sleep or a lingering cold. But for some people, exhaustion isn’t something that goes away after rest. It becomes a constant companion ...

Fibromyalgia and chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS) share certain symptoms, and researchers believe there may be links between the conditions. Fibromyalgia is a chronic condition that causes widespread ...

Long before the world had heard of long COVID, Sanna Stella experienced firsthand how a simple respiratory infection can shape-shift into a chronic illness. In 2014, a case of bronchitis left Stella, ...

Chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS) causes severe fatigue and cognitive difficulties without a known cure. Manage stress and know your limits to prevent CFS symptom flares. Medications and therapy can help ...

"We still have no definitive idea of the risks involved in pregnancy for women with chronic fatigue syndrome. The suggestion that it's okay to be pregnant is not yet substantiated by science. I will ...

Most people have a day where they don’t have as much energy as usual. They could have slept poorly or overexerted themselves the night or day before. However, individuals with myalgic ...

Severe fatigue, chronic pain, brain fog, difficulties with day-to-day tasks — these are just a few of the often disabling symptoms of chronic fatigue syndrome. Millions of people across the globe, up ...