| For the individuals who suffer from the | | | | |
| mysterious symptoms of Chronic Fatigue | | | | Upon receiving a diagnosis of Chronic Fatigue |
| Syndrome (CFS), or the debilitating symptoms | | | | Syndrome or Crohns Disease, the patient is |
| of Crohns Disease the question "Is there a | | | | advised to seek as much information as |
| cure?" weighs heavily on their lives. The | | | | possible from current and reputable sources. |
| frustration that results from living with | | | | Because little is still known about CFS and |
| this non-specific illness serves to compound | | | | CD, information is limited but available. |
| the never ending symptoms. Chronic Fatigue | | | | Reliance on sources such as the Centers for |
| Syndrome and Crohn's sufferers continue to | | | | Disease Control and the medical research |
| battle the illness while researchers search | | | | departments of large universities will yield |
| for causes and cures. | | | | the best information. CFS and CD patients |
| | | | are advised to beware of quack treatments or |
| The Crohn's & Colitis Foundation of America | | | | anyone offering a "cure". Armed with |
| (CCFA) describe Crohn's as "Crohn's disease | | | | information, the CFS sufferer can assist in |
| is a chronic (ongoing) disorder that causes | | | | making the most viable choices for his or her |
| inflammation of the digestive or | | | | treatment plan. |
| gastrointestinal (GI) tract. Although it can | | | | |
| involve any area of the GI tract from the | | | | A reasonable treatment plan should include a |
| mouth to the anus, it most commonly affects | | | | combination of therapies. By discussing a |
| the small intestine and/or colon." | | | | plan with a competent medical professional, |
| | | | the patient can assist in developing the best |
| Chronic Fatigue Syndrome is described as "A | | | | plan for him or her. A medical professional |
| group of symptoms, of unknown cause, | | | | may prescribe prescription drugs that may |
| characterized by unexplained fatigue, | | | | alleviate the constant fatigue or intestinal |
| weakness, muscle pain, feeling poorly, | | | | pain that accompanies CFS and CD. In |
| trouble thinking, and sometimes, fever and/or | | | | addition to prescription medications, seeking |
| lymph node swelling." | | | | the help of a nutritionist will assist in |
| | | | managing the illness. It is common knowledge |
| There is currently no cure for Chronic | | | | that a good diet can assist in recovering |
| Fatigue Syndrome or Chron's Disease. There | | | | successfully from many illnesses - Chronic |
| is no magic pill, no immunization, and no | | | | Fatigue Syndrome and Crohns are no exception. |
| medication that can rid sufferers of the | | | | A reasonable nutritional plan may not only |
| debilitating symptoms of CFS and CD. | | | | include a diet of whole foods, but may also |
| However, individuals who suffer from CFS and | | | | include nutritional supplements. |
| CD can successfully manage their symptoms. | | | | Additionally, the CFS and Crohns sufferer may |
| Using current interventions including | | | | find relief with the assistance of |
| prescription medications, alternative | | | | alternative therapies. Hypnosis, yoga, |
| therapies, and a comprehensive nutritional | | | | massage and other forms of relaxation can |
| plan, CFS and CD patients can find relief. | | | | provide much needed relief from symptoms. |