In 1994 an international committee of CFIDS experts developed a case definition. Eight symptoms were identified to accompany the fatigue of which four had to be present for a period of at least six months to be diagnosed with the condition. These symptoms are;
However this definition is not foolproof. A recent CFIDS survey in America where doctors recommended their CFIDS diagnosed patients to attend a specialist centre to be further evaluated; 18% were found to have a pre-existing medical condition that accounted for their chronic fatigue illness which was identified from blood specimens obtained at enrolment.
It is interesting to note a study by Dr D.C. Coster regarding his latest findings on the blood flow through the brain stems of people with CFS and healthy controls. The study showed that the blood flow through the brain stems of people with CFS is significantly lower than the blood flow through the brain stems of healthy people. It is his hypothesis that an over active immune system will produce excessive quantities of cytokines, the chemicals produced by the body to deal with infection. One of the side effects of cytokines is to anaesthetize the area of the body in which they are working , in this case the brain stem. When an area of the body is anaesthetized it needs less oxygen and therefore calls for less blood. This factor my be linked to the decreased flow of body fluids when immersed in such a geopathically disturbed area.
Treatment
Usual medical treatment is geared to improving the underlying symptoms of
the individual. These include medication for sleep disturbances, digestive
problems such as nausea, flu like symptoms, depression and anxiety. This is
usually supplemented with supportive therapies to help people relax and
improve coping skills. If you are suffering from CFS I would seriously
suggest you have your house surveyed to see to what extent your
health/recovery is being hampered by these energies.