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Information From An NYC Acupuncturist Experienced in Treating Chronic Fatigue

Learn about Chronic Fatigue and Chinese Medicine From An NYC Acupuncturist at West Village Acupuncture

West Village Acupuncture
4 Milligan Place
Suite 1F
New York, N.Y. 10011
6th Ave btwn 10th & 11th
917.968.2854


About CFDIS

Chronic Fatigue or CFIDS is an insidious condition which predominantly effects individuals aged 25 to 45, with twice as many women as men being effected. It generally has a sudden onset and the typical patient presents with a variety of diffuse symptoms. The most commonly reported symptoms include:

  1. headache
  2. sore throat
  3. tender lymph nodes
  4. muscle and joint aches
  5. frequent feverish sensation
  6. fatigue
  7. difficulty concentrating
  8. difficulty sleeping
  9. depression
  10. allergies
  11. abdominal cramps
  12. weight gain or loss
  13. rash
  14. rapid pulse
  15. chest pain
  16. nights sweats

Western Diagnostic Criteria and Treatment of Chronic Fatigue

Diagnositcs
Current diagnostic criteria for chronic fatigue are patient reporting of severe debilitating fatigue accompanied by four or more of the following symptoms. These must occur concurrently and for a continuous period of more six months:

  1. impaired memory or concentration
  2. sore throat
  3. tender cervical or axillary lymph nodes
  4. muscle pain
  5. multi-joint pain
  6. new headaches
  7. unrefreshing sleep,
  8. post-exertion malaise.

When tested these patients have negative findings on all conventional medical lab and clinical tests.

Treatment

Common treatments include non-steriodal anti-inflammatory's for headaches, pain and feverishness; Antidepressants for mood enhancement and in some cases to aid sleep and provide pain relief. Often tricyclics, older generation of antidepressant are used because of their effectiveness in treating sleep disorders and pain syndromes.

Some doctors recommend exercise programs such as gentle yoga or stretching. These have proven successful for some Chronic Fatigue patients.

There is no known causative factor for chronic fatigue. Many patients report having had a prior flu-like illness, which appeared to have resolved favorably. Many patients report some form of stress related trigger. It had been thought that the Epstein-Barr virus was a factor, however, that theory has largely been rejected.

The traditional Chinese Medicine approach is quite different. The fundamental principle is to treat the underlying cause of the condition. While a practitioner may treat some symptoms, to provide immediate relief, the ultimate goal is to determine the underlying cause and to treat that underlying cause. This approach is discussed in greater depth in related web pages.To learn more click here

If you have any questions about your individual situation or would like to speak with a practitioner, please contact West Village Acupuncture at 917.968.2854.

West Village Acupuncture
4 Milligan Place
Suite 1F
New York, N.Y. 10011
6th Ave btwn 10th & 11th
917.968.2854


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