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Chronic Fatigue Syndrome treatment advice

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lindseyae9
lindseyae9

Hi. I was diagnosed with CFS 3years ago, was put straight on Citalopram and I've been on 30mg ever since. TBH I don't want to keep on these as some of the side effects are becoming issues. My symptoms of CFS include the usual fatigue, sleeping problems, aching joints & forgetfulness/concentration problems. Although I've been able to manage on this medication I still have regular lapses & im desperate to find alternative treatment. Can anyone please help?

Ps I also have a 4month old so getting on top of this frustrating condition has never been more important for me.

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  • antand23
    antand23 lindseyae9

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    I am sure people react differently to medication. I went on Citalopram about two years after the CFS diagnosis in the hope that it may help with fatigue...20mg per day. Made no difference. Came off it after some months ...then had a period of depression - went back on it and suffered awful side effects. After two tablets threw the rest away. What helps me most now is getting as much rest as I can (I moved to part-time work last year) and not overdoing it - easier said than done with a young child, I know.
  • wknight
    wknight lindseyae9

    Posted

    I too am on Citalopram and the side effects initially were awful but I put up with them for about 12 weeks and worked through them and its been worth it as I find they really ehlp how I feel. 

    However, getting better from CFS is anoher matter and I am well on the road to recovery, almost feeling normal again. I did it via pacing and learning to say No and not overworking myself. Unless you have someone to help you I fear that with a 4mth old you wont get better because you will always be doing too much. 

  • MShell89
    MShell89 lindseyae9

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    I suffer from CFS really badly as well and I feel it keeps getting worse.  The only thing I can really recommend is doing a raw/vegan diet for a month (I heard it helps significantly.  I can only get through 2-3 days of it though...), yoga (you can do it at home watching online videos if you are too tired to get out of the house), meditation for energy, have you tried hypnosis?, supplements (CoEnzyme Q10, magnesium at night).
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