CFS subtype 1 (cognitive, musculoskeletal, sleep, anxiety/depression): Chronic fatigue syndrome is a chronic condition which is characterized by symptoms such as severe persistent fatigue, depression, weakness, muscle pain and lack of energy. The condition is often debilitating and may be difficult to diagnose due to lack of specific tests for the condition. There is no known cause but it appears to be associated with a previous infection in some cases. CFS subtype 1 tends to be more severe with the dominant symptoms being anxiety, depression and cognitive, musculoskeletal and sleeping problems. More detailed information about the symptoms, causes, and treatments of CFS subtype 1 (cognitive, musculoskeletal, sleep, anxiety/depression) is available below.
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Prognosis for CFS subtype 1 (cognitive, musculoskeletal, sleep, anxiety/depression): Most patients suffer periods of reduced severity of symptoms before they finally recover. Recovery can occur within a year or may take decades but many cases resolve after about five years if appropriate treatment measures are utilised.
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