Crohns Disease & Chronic Fatigue Syndrome - Is There A Cure?

For the individuals who suffer from the mysteriousUpon receiving a diagnosis of Chronic Fatigue
symptoms of Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS), orSyndrome or Crohns Disease, the patient is advised
the debilitating symptoms of Crohns Disease theto seek as much information as possible from current
question "Is there a cure?" weighs heavily on theirand reputable sources. Because little is still known
lives. The frustration that results from living with thisabout CFS and CD, information is limited but available.
non-specific illness serves to compound the neverReliance on sources such as the Centers for Disease
ending symptoms. Chronic Fatigue Syndrome andControl and the medical research departments of
Crohn's sufferers continue to battle the illness whilelarge universities will yield the best information. CFS
researchers search for causes and cures.and CD patients are advised to beware of quack
The Crohn's & Colitis Foundation of America (CCFA)treatments or anyone offering a "cure". Armed with
describe Crohn's as "Crohn's disease is a chronicinformation, the CFS sufferer can assist in making the
(ongoing) disorder that causes inflammation of themost viable choices for his or her treatment plan.
digestive or gastrointestinal (GI) tract. Although it canA reasonable treatment plan should include a
involve any area of the GI tract from the mouth tocombination of therapies. By discussing a plan with a
the anus, it most commonly affects the smallcompetent medical professional, the patient can
intestine and/or colon."assist in developing the best plan for him or her. A
Chronic Fatigue Syndrome is described as "A groupmedical professional may prescribe prescription drugs
of symptoms, of unknown cause, characterized bythat may alleviate the constant fatigue or intestinal
unexplained fatigue, weakness, muscle pain, feelingpain that accompanies CFS and CD. In addition to
poorly, trouble thinking, and sometimes, fever and/orprescription medications, seeking the help of a
lymph node swelling."nutritionist will assist in managing the illness. It is
There is currently no cure for Chronic Fatiguecommon knowledge that a good diet can assist in
Syndrome or Chron's Disease. There is no magic pill,recovering successfully from many illnesses - Chronic
no immunization, and no medication that can ridFatigue Syndrome and Crohns are no exception. A
sufferers of the debilitating symptoms of CFS andreasonable nutritional plan may not only include a diet
CD. However, individuals who suffer from CFS andof whole foods, but may also include nutritional
CD can successfully manage their symptoms. Usingsupplements. Additionally, the CFS and Crohns
current interventions including prescriptionsufferer may find relief with the assistance of
medications, alternative therapies, and aalternative therapies. Hypnosis, yoga, massage and
comprehensive nutritional plan, CFS and CD patientsother forms of relaxation can provide much needed
can find relief.relief from symptoms.