Chronic Fatigue Can Be Managed With Functional Medicine

Chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS) is a relatively common condition that can affect your lifestyle. If you think that you are suffering from this condition, the professionals at Nichols Chiropractic in Manhattan, KS can help manage the condition with functional medicine. Here is some information about chronic fatigue syndrome and how functional medicine can help.

What Is Chronic Fatigue Syndrome?

CFS is a condition where you feel fatigued for six months or longer, regardless of how much sleep you get. This condition can impact you mental and physical health.

What Are the Symptoms Of CFS?

The symptoms of this condition include fatigue, sluggishness, muscle and joint pain, sore throat, headaches, memory loss, and swollen and tender lymph nodes in the neck and armpit.

Do the Symptoms Of CFS Mimic Other Diseases?

Chronic fatigue syndrome can be difficult to diagnose because the symptoms mimic those of other conditions, including:

• Hypothyroidism
• Sleep apnea
• Narcolepsy
• Depression
• Mononucleosis
• Bipolar
• Autoimmune disease
• Hormone disorders
• Cancer
• Fibromyalgia

How Is Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Diagnosed?

There is no real test for CFS. Your doctor may run a few tests to rule out other causes for your symptoms.

What Issues Can Bring On CFS?

It is still not known why it occurs to some people, but certain triggers can bring upon chronic fatigue syndrome. These include:

• Viral infections can trigger the syndrome.
• Problems in the immune system can lead to CFS
• People who has abnormal hormone levels can experience CFS

How Is Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Treated?

While there is no cure for CFS, there are treatment options available to help treat the symptoms of the condition. This includes functional medicine. By having functional medicine in your life, your overall health can be improved. Our chiropractors can use spinal adjustments to help reduce the tiredness and fatigue caused by CFS. When your spine is out of alignment, your nervous system can be disturbed and can cause soft tissues and muscles to flare up. Lifestyle changes and exercises may help bring back your energy that was lost due to CFS. 

If you have chronic fatigue syndrome, Nichols Chiropractic can help. Our chiropractors in Manhattan, KS can perform a spinal adjustment than can treat disturbances in the nervous system, putting your body back on track. To schedule an appointment, give our chiropractic team a call today at (785) 537-2211.