How to Deal with a Chronic Fatigue Relapse
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One of the downsides to any chronic illness, especially Chronic Fatigue Syndrome or Fibromyalgia, is that you may likely suffer from a relapse after a symptom-free time. A relapse can rear its ugly head in many different forms and at different times. For instance, you might start feeling achy or lethargic after enjoying a symptom-free period. In addition, you might also develop migraine headaches, severe muscle pain or even vision or memory problems after you were relatively healthy.
Staying on top of these outbreaks is important to controlling them. By carefully monitoring your illness and keeping an eye out for "storm front" symptoms - those symptoms that indicate you are becoming run down and that a relapse might be on the way, you will be better able to handle the relapse. You must also be aware of the fact that Fibromyalgia and Chronic Fatigue Relapses tend to come in cycles that closely reflect cycles of your life.
For instance, during periods of high stress, such as when deadlines loom or when there is a death in the family, you might be more vulnerable to a Fibromyalgia or Chronic Fatigue relapse. In addition, you may also be prone to a relapse when you are forced to over exert yourself or let your diet or exercise regimen lapse.
The trick is to recognize these cycles and then make appropriate dietary, behavior, and physical changes. In essence, when your relapse symptoms start to emerge, you must modify your life to strengthen your body and handle those stressful situations. For example, during these periods, you should only work when needed, get massages, take Yoga, or get more rest than usual in order to allow your body to de-stress and combat a relapse. You might also increase your vitamins or supplements to make sure your bodily systems are operating at peak efficiency. Cutting out alcohol is also an important step during periods when you feel a Fibromyalgia or Chronic Fatigue relapse emerging because alcohol can make your internal organs work harder and negatively affect your bodily systems if taken in excess.
When you are going through a period of good health, you need to focus your attention on building your reserves and strength up to the point that you will not suffer a relapse. A Fibromyalgia or Chronic Fatigue relapse might not be completely avoidable, but you can keep it at bay if you recognize and work with the symptoms. By maximizing your exercises (mentally and physically), you will build up your strength and ensure that you maintain a healthy lifestyle. This will significantly decrease your risks for relapses.
In conclusion, many people with Chronic Fatigue Syndrome or Fibromyalgia will encounter relapse periods. However, those that recognize the symptoms early and arrest them, will have a short relapse period. So, the next time you feel a relapse coming on - take some time away and be still, chances are you'll be back on your road to recovery and will feel stronger and healthier in a very short period.
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