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Use of alternative treatments by chronic fatigue syndrome discordant twins

Abstract: Background: Patients with chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS) have been faced with difficulties in diagnosis and lack of effective treatments. Anecdotal evidence …

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The search for legitimacy and the “expertization” of the lay person: the case of chronic fatigue syndrome

Abstract: Some “diseases” appear to be recognized first by sufferers. At times these diseases may be disclaimed by medical doctors …

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Chronic fatigue syndrome:objective criteria of metabolic defects

Abstract: Multi-level system of defense mechanisms is studied in 206 normal subjects living in an ecologically unfavorable region and working …

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Magnesium status and parameters of the oxidant-antioxidant balance in patients with chronic fatigue: effects of supplementation with magnesium

Abstract: OBJECTIVE: Magnesium deficiency and oxidative stress have both been identified as pathogenic factors in aging and in several age-related …

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Normal carnitine levels in patients with chronic fatigue syndrome

Abstract: BACKGROUND: Patients with chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS) complain of muscle pain and impaired exercise tolerance. Previous studies show that …

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Chronic fatigue syndrome: a matter of enzyme deficiencies?

Abstract: The etiology of chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS) remains an enigma. But literature concerning chronic fatigue which does not focus …

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Chronic fatigue syndrome: gender differences in the search for legitimacy

Abstract: This study employs qualitative research methods to describe and compare the experiences of men and women with chronic fatigue …

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Aspects of occupational disability in psychosomatic disorders

Abstract: In 1997, 30% of the persons going into early retirement because of occupational disability and received pensions were psychosomatically …

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Follicular phase hypothalamic-pituitary-gonadal axis function in women with fibromyalgia and chronic fatigue syndrome

Abstract: OBJECTIVE: Fibromyalgia (FM) and chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS) are clinically overlapping stress associated disorders. Neuroendocrine perturbations have been noted …

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Significant other responses are associated with fatigue and functional status among patients with chronic fatigue syndrome

Abstract: OBJECTIVE: The predictive power of partners’ responses to illness behavior for illness outcomes was investigated among couples in which …

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