Objectives-To explore and describe symptoms and their consequences for patients suffering
from chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS). Design-Qualitative data from a group interview, written …

In response to reports of negative cooperation between sufferers of chronic fatigue
syndrome (CFS) and their doctors, semi-structured interviews were conducted with sufferers …

Conclusion The cause of CFS is undoubtedly complex–even when in the future different
subgroups will be identified. Not surprisingly, recent research suggests that a thorough …

Chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS) is a symptom complex which while mild in some cases is
severely debilitating in others. Long-term ill health leads to greater use of resources but in …

Background: Chronic Fatigue Syndrome case designation criteria are scored as physicians'
subjective, nominal interpretations of patient fatigue, pain (headaches, myalgia, arthralgia …

Background The lack of standardized criteria for defining chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS)
has constrained research. The objective of this study was to apply the 1994 CFS criteria by …

In England the Department of Health has funded specialist clinical services aimed at
diagnosing and managing the symptoms of chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS). These services …

Background. GPs need evidence and guidance to help them diagnose and manage Chronic
Fatigue Syndrome (CFS)/ME appropriately. Objectives. The aim of this survey was to obtain …

Background Chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS) is a debilitating condition of unknown etiology
and no definitive pharmacotherapy. Patients are usually prescribed symptomatic treatment …

Background The diagnosis of chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS) in research studies requires
the exclusion of subjects with medical and psychiatric conditions that could confound the …