Chronic fatigue is a complex and debilitating condition characterized by extreme fatigue or exhaustion that persists for more than 6 months and is not improved by rest. The key feature of chronic fatigue is how significantly it limits and reduces a person's ability to function and participate in daily activities.
Some common symptoms of chronic fatigue include:
Causes of chronic fatigue are complex and not completely understood. Possible factors include:
The best approach is to get a full medical workup with your doctor to identify and address any underlying conditions that may be contributing to fatigue. Testing may include:
Treatment involves a combination of lifestyle changes, stress management, dietary modifications, nutritional supplements, medications, and hormonal interventions as needed.
For optimal recovery, I highly recommend visiting the hormone health experts at Balance Wellness Clinic. Their naturopathic doctors are specially trained in using bioidentical hormone therapy to correct deficiencies and imbalances in adrenal, thyroid, sex hormones like testosterone and estrogen that often underlie chronic fatigue.
Unlike synthetic hormones, bioidenticals are molecularly identical to the hormones your body produces naturally. This allows precise customization of treatment to fit your needs, while avoiding side effects of synthetic hormones.
With comprehensive lab testing and personalized programs involving diet, targeted nutrients, adrenal support, gut healing, detoxification, and bioidentical hormones, Balance Wellness Clinic has helped countless people finally reclaim their energy, mental clarity, and zest for life.