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By Carol & Richard Eustice, About.com Guides to Arthritis since 1997

Chronic Fatigue Syndrome - Causes - Diagnosis - Symptoms - Treatment

Thursday February 10, 2005
Chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS) is the medical name for a condition of extreme and persistent fatigue. However, chronic fatigue can also be a symptom of many chronic conditions, such as rheumatoid arthritis, fibromyalgia, and lupus. For a diagnosis of chronic fatigue syndrome to be made certain specific criteria must be met. Learn more about chronic fatigue syndrome causes, diagnosis, symptoms, and treatment in What is the difference between chronic fatigue and chronic fatigue syndrome?

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