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Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS), as the name suggests, refers to a constant feeling of being tired physically and mentally, almost like the body’s vital systems are switched off or are working on a low battery. It is also known as myalgic encephalomyelitis. Recently, a new term has been introduced to denote this syndrome called Systemic Exertional Intolerance Disease (SEID). It is diagnosed when extreme tiredness remains for a minimum six months that decreases the ability to do daily routine activities and is unexplained by any underlying medical condition.
Chronic Fatigue Syndrome can be very effectively treated with natural homeopathic remedies. Homeopathic medicines help the Chronic Fatigue Syndrome patients by increasing their body stamina and threshold for bearing fatigue against a particular level of exertion. They also help in energising the body’s immune system to come out of extreme physical or mental weakness and rejuvenate the person. Homeopathic medicines provide long term relief in CFS cases by working at a deep level to root out the cause. The regular use of homeopathic medicines for a recommended time period as suggested by a homeopath can help in reducing dependency on conventional medicines to a great extent.
Safe, Natural treatment
Homeopathy is a safe, natural healing system of medicine that treats CFS without any sort of unwanted harmful after effects. As homeopathic medicines are sourced from natural substances these are completely safe to use with zero side effects. These are capable of treating CFS in a very gentle, harmless way and help in recovering naturally.
Individualized treatment
Homeopathy follows the principle of individualisation when it comes to prescribing homeopathic medicine for any case including CFS. It means that homeopathy selects the most appropriate remedy by evaluating the characteristic key symptoms in every individual case rather than prescribing the same medicine in all persons having CFS. Such well-selected individualised medicines bring great recoveries in CFS cases.
Boosts self-healing mechanism of the body
Each one of us has a self-healing mechanism in the body to fight health issues and overpower them. Homeopathy works to boost this mechanism to deal with CFS and overcome it on its own naturally. In this way, initially the symptoms of CFS are relieved followed by gradual decrease in the intensity and frequency of recurrent episodes of symptoms till the time it goes away completely.
Top 7 Homeopathic Remedies For Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
The top seven medicines for chronic fatigue syndrome are Kali Phos, Arsenic Album, Coffea Cruda, Gelsemium, Rhus Tox, Belladonna and Ignatia.
1. Kali Phos – Top Remedy For CFS
Kali Phos leads the chart of homeopathic medicines for treating cases of CFS. It is recommended to manage multiple concerns in persons having this syndrome. To begin with, it is a marvellous medicine to manage fatigue. It can be given when even the slightest mental or physical exertion leads to extreme fatigue. Even a little work seems like a Herculean task. The person feels worn out with no energy at all. Secondly, it can be given to manage sleep issues. It is very effective in managing sleeplessness and restless sleep. Its use is indicated to manage weak memory, forgetfulness, and impaired memory. Forgetfulness is noticeable while speaking or writing. Lastly, it can be used for persons having a stressed mind, worries, sadness, and depression.
When to use Kali Phos?
Kali Phos can be used as a first remedy in CFS cases to manage tiredness, sleep issues, memory problems, and depressive feelings.
How to use Kali Phos?
Though Kali Phos can be used in different potencies, the best results have been witnessed from 6X potency that comes in tablet form. Kali Phos can be taken in 6X potency three to four times a day (4 tablets at a time makes one dose of this medicine for adults).
2. Arsenic Album – For Extreme Tiredness
Arsenic Album is highly effective to manage extreme tiredness. It suits those who feel like lying down all the time due to excessive fatigue. Even a little exertion leads to utmost lack of strength and weakness. Standing, walking and the slightest exertion result in fatigue. Such persons also hesitate to do anything due to fear of exertion because they anticipate exhaustion. Apart from disabling fatigue, Arsenic Album can also treat anxiety.
When to use Arsenic Album?
Arsenic Album is an ideal choice to manage extreme tiredness in cases of CFS from the slightest exertion with a desire to lie down all time
How to use Arsenic Album?
It is available in different potencies varying from low (like 30C) to high (like 200C, 1M). To begin with, it is advised to take this medicine in 30C potency once or twice a day. Kindly consult a homeopathic doctor to use its high potencies.
3. Coffea Cruda – For Sleep Issues
Coffea Cruda is a natural medicine to manage sleep issues. It is a top remedy to manage sleeplessness. Persons needing it have a lot of thoughts and ideas in mind at night that keep them awake. It is also indicated for restless sleep and frequent waking from sleep. Its use is also considered when a person can sleep only specifically till 3:00 am after which no sleep occurs.
When to use Coffea Cruda?
Coffea Cruda can be used in CFS cases to deal with issues of sleeplessness and restless sleep.
How to use Coffea Cruda?
This medicine works wonders in 30C potency. Coffea Cruda 30C can be taken two times a day.
4. Gelsemium – For Weakness, Dizziness, Muscle Pain, Poor Concentration
Gelsemium is a herbal medicine to manage weakness and dizziness. Persons needing Gelsemium have marked weakness and sleepiness throughout the day. Heaviness in the head may also be felt. Dizziness and vertigo are also marked. It gets worse when walking and from head movement. Muscle weakness and pain also show their impact on them. The muscle pain is mostly present in the neck, shoulders, back, hips and legs. The patient may also experience trembling and weakness in limbs. Besides the above indications, it is also useful when there is dullness of mind and poor concentration.
When to use Gelsemium?
This medicine proves effective for those having weakness, dizziness, muscle pain and concentration issues.
How to use Gelsemium?
Its use is usually recommended in 30C power that can be taken twice a day.
5. Rhus Tox – For Muscle Or Joint Pain
Rhus Tox is the most widely used homeopathic medicine for muscle or joint pain. It is usually the first choice of medicine of most physicians to manage muscle or joint pain. The key indication for its use is worsening of pains from rest and relief from movement. There may also occur relief in joint pain from massage or warm applications.
When to use Rhus Tox?
Rhus Tox can be given in cases having muscle or joint pains anywhere in the body that gets worse from movement and better from rest.
How to use Rhus Tox?
This medicine can be used in different potencies like 30C, 200C, 1M. In the beginning, Rhus Tox 30C can be used two to three times a day. When pain decreases, its dosage can be reduced. Do not self-medicate with its high potencies like 200C, 1M.
6. Belladonna – To Manage Headaches
To treat headaches though there are numerous medicines in homeopathy, but Belladonna tops the list. It is the most commonly used medicine for headache. In most cases that need it, headache is throbbing, pulsating type. It may get worse from noise and light exposure. Binding the head tightly brings relief.
When to use Belladonna?
The use of Belladonna should be preferred in CFS cases to manage headache, especially when it gets worse from noise and light exposure.
How to use Belladonna?
It is usually used in 30C potency. This medicine can be taken in 30C potency two to three times a day as per the severity of the complaint.
7. Ignatia – For Managing Depression
Ignatia is a prominent natural homeopathic remedy to deal with depression in chronic fatigue syndrome. It is best suited when there is sadness along with weeping spells. Consolation worsens the complaint. Next, there may be a desire to remain alone and, aversion to meeting people and going out of the house. At times, there are mood swings.
When to use Ignatia?
This medicine can be given to persons who feel sad and depressed with frequent weeping episodes in cases of CFS.
How to use Ignatia?
This medicine can be taken in 30C potency once or twice a day.
What Are The Symptoms Of Chronic Fatigue Syndrome?
1. Fatigue: It is the main symptom. Fatigue is marked to such an extent that it hinders daily routine work and taking resting does not bring much relief. It gets worse from activity, either physical or mental.
2. Sleep issues: Sleeplessness or unrefreshing sleep
3. Pain: Pain may occur in muscles or joints. Headache can also occur
4. Poor memory, difficultythinking, indecisiveness, confusion or poor and difficult concentrating power
5. Sore throat
6. Depressed feelings and mood swings
7. Dizziness
8. Enlarged lymph nodes in neck or axillae (armpits)
What Are Causes/ Contributory Factors Behind It?
The exact cause of Chronic Fatigue Syndrome is not clear, but various factors have been linked to it though not confirmed. These contributory factors include:
1. Viral infection (Epstein Barr virus, herpes simplex virus1 and 2, human herpes virus 6, measles virus, cytomegalovirus)
2. Dysfunction of immune system
3. Genetic predisposition toward Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
4. Hormonal imbalance: Imbalance of hormones produced by pituitary glands, adrenal glands is suspected
5. Stress: It may include either mental stress or physical stress as caused by some injury or surgery
Complications
Some complications of CFS include depression, anxiety, social isolation and restricted lifestyle.
I Am Dhyanesh Sharma age 33 years Male. I feel very tiredness in my day to day routine since 5 months and suffering knee pain also.
Dear Dr. Sharma:
My daughter is 51 yrs. has been diagnosed with ME/CFS (Myalgic Encephalomyelitis/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, which she has had for the past 6/7 years. She is suffering from all aspects of ME/CFS including heart palpitations. She is tiny in stature, weighing approximately 80 lbs. extremely small appetite and has difficulty digesting her food. She suffers from chronic insomnia, chronic migraines and headaches, and of course extreme fatigue. She has been suffering for many years with various health problems e.g. 20 years with chronic pelvic pain, and about two years ago, had a total hysterectomy. However, the pelvic pain still persists. She had to give up her job, as concentration and brain fog etc. caused her to forget easily and the pains and fatigue/tiredness, was debilitating.
She has tried many alternative treatments/medicines for the pelvic pain etc. e.g. Chinese, naturopathic, homeopathic, acupuncture etc. etc. in Canada, all without any cuccess.
I am hoping you will be able to help her, any assistance you may be able to offer, will be much appreciated.
Thank you
Thecla Danton
M not sure but hv most of the symptoms of chronic fatique syndrome for last so many years. Plz suggest the remedy
Regards
Dear Dr.
My mum is 74 years old. She us perpetually tired all the time. Evan walking a few steps is too tiring for her. She also suffers from aches and pains from waist down and along legs. She is a great worrier and cannot stp analysing things and planning things. She is senditive to almost all fruits and all night shade and beans. Her pains get worse taking these food or taking vitamin C. Could you suggest something. We are in Malaysia.
Thanks.
Hello Dr. Sharma,
I am a 39 year old male a seemingly complex condition. My platelet count is below normal, reduced C3,C4 values, + ANA, recurrent episcleritis, my hormones are unbalanced with cortisol and free testosterone values that are usually very low with periods of very low energy (mostly morning and mid afternoon) and evolving depression. Rheumatology assessments indicate it is not Lupus at present ( no other diagnosis given but agree there is abnormality). I have had periods of chronic stress for years which have resulted in an evolving anxiety issue. I have had testing done which may indicate biofilm development (chronic infection) but no specific organism can be noted (Lyme testing negative – of course not 100% sensitive). I have highly elevated cytokine profile indicating chronic inflammation but with poor cytokine response to infection. I have tried chinese medicine, homeopathics, western medicine etc with limited success.
I believe chronic infection together with elevated long term stress has imbalanced my immune system and my HPA axis creating my evolving symptoms. I would greatly appreciate your insight for a starting point for treatment. thanks in advance
Good Afternoon:
I am a 42 yr old caucasian female from NYC.
I am suffering from fatigue,exhaustion. I feel the exhaustion in my head under my eyes. It started in August after I developed very bad allergies. it comes on out of the blue and last for a few days to a week or so. Rest does not help. All my tests are normal except ANA is positive 1;180 speckled, and Cortisol is low 1.8 and Acth is 9.0
If you need any information, please let me know
Thank you,
Sandra
My fatigue began after a flu three years ago. I am a 42 yr old female. Could you suggest any remedies. Thanks
I came across your article and was wondering if you might be able to make some recommendations. In Nov 2009, I came down with a bad case of the FLU, possibly swine flu. I couldn’t recover from it. It took 2-3 months before getting back to normal. During the flu and to today I am experiencing bouts of fatigue. It comes on very suddenly, I feel so EXHUASTED that I am struggling dearly to get through the day. I am 42 yr old female from the U.S in general good health. I have had a pituitary adenoma removed 12 years ago and on 10mg hydorcortisol replacement. Even increasing the steroid doesage by Dr. recommendation the fatigue doesn’t go away. I was recommended Phosphorus, Cal Carb and Lycopodium by a homeopathy 30C, two hours apart one dosage. It seem to have helped alot. I started taking these remedies a year and a half ago. However, from time to time I get the suddent onsent of fatigue. I would also like to mention that I only sleep a few hours a night. Do you agree with this remedy or is there anything else you can recommend. if so, how do i take the remedy, daily etc… Thankyou, Sandra
Dear Doctor Sharma,
I am 58 yrs old female and have had this horrible over whelming tirednes and wanting to sleep from being so tired and fatiged as though I have never slept a minute in my whole life, even though I do sleep 12 or more hours a day and still dont feel rested and still end up going back to bed most days. I can hardly get up enough strength to walk across the room and dint even car if I eat as Id rather sleep. I never feel rested and also have been diagnosed with fibromyalgia. I have also been diagnosed with chronic pain syndrome. My mother is 76 yrs old and I have to take care of her as she has stage iv lung cancer from smoking ciggerettes for 58 of her 76 yrs of life and I am also stressed about loosing her and stressed about caring for her as I dont feel good enough to care for her like I want to, but I try to do my best. There is no one else in the family to care for her and no one that Id trust to care for her anyway. I am also a perfectionist and a very high strung person, as Im sure doesnt help anything either. I also went through a divorce from a 34 yr mariage which my ex-husband was cheatingon me with another women which was a very traumatic thing for me to go through, along with my childhood being very abusive. I have so much all over body pain its unreal and very excruciating and painful.I have been to a lot of therapy for the abusive childhood and for the divorce as I did have a lot of trouble accepting it. What would you reccomend to cure all of this as far as using homopathic treatments and how long and how much would I have to take it and please reccommend the best homopathic treatments you know of. Could this be Chronic Fatigue? Or something else? Sincerely Andrea Hughes and Thank you in advance for any help you can give me. Looking forward to hearing from you soon
what about nux moschata? is it goog for chronic fatigue syndrome?
where can i contact you dr sharma
could you mention the name of more effective medicines