Australian scientists have discovered a potential game-changer called low-dose Naltrexone (LDN). LDN exhibits anti-inflammatory and neuroprotective effects, offering promising results in enhancing communication between the immune and nervous systems.
SAN DIEGO, June 29, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- A new study reports significantly reduced mental and physical fatigue in Myalgic Encephalomyelitis/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (ME/CFS) and Long COVID patients, with the administration of oral Anhydrous Enol-Oxaloacetate, (AEO), a medical food and nutritional supplement.
Some people with ME/CFS might benefit from trying techniques like deep breathing and muscle relaxation, massage, and movement therapies (such as stretching, yoga, and tai chi). These can reduce stress and anxiety, and promote a sense of well-being.
Findings: Patients with ME/CFS and Long-COVID treated with oral Anhydrous Enol-Oxaloacetate capsules achieved highly significant reductions in physical and mental fatigue within 6 weeks. Meaning: Pathological Fatigue is an unmet medical problem pervasive in ME/CFS, Long-COVID, and other diseases.
Profound and debilitating fatigue is the most common complaint reported among individuals with autoimmune disease, such as systemic lupus erythematosus, multiple sclerosis, type 1 diabetes, celiac disease, chronic fatigue syndrome, and rheumatoid arthritis.
Most of the time fatigue can be traced to one or more lifestyle issues, such as poor sleep habits or lack of exercise.
Drugs including pain relievers (both specific and non-specific non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs or NSAIDS), antidepressants (MAO inhibitors, SNRIs, and SSRIs), antivirals, and antihistamines have been identified as possibly beneficial in treating ME/CFS.
Also, some nutrient deficiencies (vitamin C, vitamin B complex, sodium, magnesium, zinc, folic acid, l-carnitine, l-tryptophan, essential fatty acids, and coenzyme Q10) appear to be important in the severity and exacerbation of CFS symptoms.
Steer clear of sugary treats like cakes, sweet biscuits, lollies, doughnuts, chocolate, soft drinks, energy drinks and packaged fruit juices. Be mindful, too, that some foods posing as healthy snacks (like some protein bars) are actually very high in sugar.
A diet rich in polyunsaturated and monounsaturated fats, avoiding saturated fats and refined carbohydrates—like the Mediterranean Diet—is reported by many people with ME/CFS to be helpful. Eat several small meals throughout the day. For example, three meals and three snacks might help keep energy levels up.
Myalgic encephalomyelitis/chronic fatigue syndrome (ME/CFS) is a serious, long-term illness that affects many body systems. People with ME/CFS are often not able to do their usual activities. At times, ME/CFS may confine them to bed. People with ME/CFS have severe fatigue and sleep problems.
Around 40% of CFS patients experience recovery over several years regardless of treatment.
Although there's no cure for ME/CFS, there are ways to help manage your symptoms. Because of the complexity of the illness different things work for different people. Your GP may be able to support you through managing your individual symptoms.
Other patients have a “fluctuating illness” where they have better and worse periods, which last for months or years. It is unclear why this happens. For most people, ME/CFS is a lifelong disease. Full recovery (a return to pre-illness functioning) is rare and estimated at less than 10%.
Prozac, Paxil, Zoloft, Celexa, and Lexapro, are just a few brands of serotonin that we prescribe for those who suffer from depression, and/or anxiety disorder. There is evidence that these drugs can also improve premenopausal symptoms, even a role in the treatment of obesity and parkinson's disease.
Antidepressants that are commonly used to treat (ME/CFS) include: Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs), such as fluoxetine (for example, Prozac), paroxetine (Paxil), sertraline (Zoloft), citalopram (Celexa), and escitalopram (Lexapro).
Ritalin in the brain
Ritalin works by increasing the amount of dopamine released in the striatum, a key region in the brain related to motivation, action and cognition.
The most popular stimulants prescribed for chronic fatigue syndrome include: Ritalin and Concerta, which contain methylphenidate.
There's no specific medicine for treating ME/CFS, but medicine can be used to relieve some of the symptoms. Over-the-counter painkillers can help ease headaches, as well as muscle and joint pain. A GP can prescribe stronger painkillers, although they should only be used on a short-term basis.
This has made researchers suspect an infection may trigger ME/CFS. In addition, about one in ten people who become infected with Epstein-Barr virus, Ross River virus, or Coxiella burnetti will develop a set of symptoms that meet the criteria for ME/CFS.
Alan Light's ME/CFS/MS study suggests that people with MS may be more fatigued than people with ME/CFS, but experience much less post-exertional malaise. MS is known to be one of the most fatiguing diseases but ME/CFS is significantly more impairing.