Dec 06 2009
Glandular Fever Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
Glandular Fever Chronic Fatigue Syndrome is a debilitating illness caused by the Epstein Barr virus. Typical glandular fever symptoms of sore throat, swollen glands, fever and fatigue can linger for more than six months to become reclassified as Glandular Fever Chronic Fatigue Syndrome.
This chronic condition is typified by recurrent fatigue. It can be accompanied by the above glandular fever symptoms, as well as headaches, muscle aches and pains, digestive disturbances, brain fog and poor memory.
If you’ve been diagnosed with Glandular Fever Chronic Fatigue Syndrome then you are going to need a good support system of family, friends and caring health professionals around you. These people can offer advice and emotional support when you are feeling low. If you are not in contact with family or friends or you live a long way from help, then there are some great online support groups you can join. CEBV.org for example runs a free discussion forum for those with chronic Epstein Barr. Another one run by health professional Cinda Crawford is www.healthmattersshow.com which helps people heal from CFS and fibromyalgia.
Recovery from Glandular Fever Chronic Fatigue Syndrome is often marked by periods of feeling well followed by a few days of feeling ill again. The key to healing is to pace yourself so on the good days you don’t try to do too much and overextend yourself. Be prepared for days when you won’t feel so well. Have some strategies in place that you can use to make yourself feel better and to boost your spirits.
Effective strategies can include sitting in the sunshine, listening to enjoyable music, reading a good book, relaxing in a hot Epsom salt bath, savoring a spicy chicken soup or just staying in bed to sleep. Keeping a positive attitude and focusing on what you are grateful for in life can also help your mood.
Boosting your intake of vitamin C, zinc and the anti-inflammatory foods like turmeric, ginger, onion, garlic and fish oils can help to quell inflammation and get you back on your feet faster.
Glandular Fever Chronic Fatigue Syndrome can be a demoralizing condition to deal with. Natural therapies are showing promising results in both treating the illness as well as helping you cope with the depression and frustration this condition often brings.
For further information on natural treatments for Glandular Fever Chronic Fatigue Syndrome please refer to the e-book “Nature’s Amazing Mononucleosis Cures” by qualified naturopath Elizabeth Noble. Elizabeth has recovered herself from chronic glandular fever and treated hundreds of sufferers through her clinics and online support program.
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