CFS affects those who have it in different ways. There is no single treatment that works for everyone. It may also be treated with more than one method. The focus is on easing symptoms and helping people cope with CFS.
CFS treatment may include:
Lifestyle changesMedicationsOther treatmentsAlternative and complementary therapiesReferences
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Treatment of ME/CFS. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention website. Available at: https://www.cdc.gov/me-cfs/treatment/index.html. Accessed April 12, 2022.
Revision Information
- Reviewer: EBSCO Medical Review Board Marcin Chwistek, MD
- Update Date: 04/13/2022