Chronic Fatigue sufferers tend to experience their own varying degree of symptoms. Some are able to carry on with fairly normal, even strenuous lives whereas some are completely housebound. Some sufferers of Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS) like to have exercise as part of their therapy. This is entirely possible but must be approached with a completely new attitude. Exercise, if overdone can debilitate a CFS sufferer. Once their exercise has completed, their symptoms can be further aggravated. This could mean an increase in muscle pain, headache and even memory loss. What is normally a healthy habit can make someone with CFS even worse. Exercise is however important to someone suffering from CFS. With no inactivity, muscles can become soft and weak. Inactivity can also lead to a worsening of the condition and symptoms. Exercise needs to be approached with the concept of symptom improvement and not pushing the body’s physical limits. Many CFS sufferers fall into the trap of feeling better, increasing their activity, feeling worse, no activity. Later when they feel better the cycle is repeated again. This is not good for their physical and mental condition. An exercise plan needs to be developed with a doctor or care worker. Activities such as stretching, yoga, and walking are usually introduced. The exercise is there to improve symptoms not build the perfect physique. If however, there is consistent and steady improvement then the exercise regime can be re-evaluated. Exercise is very important to a person suffering from CFS. It helps keep the muscles toned and prevents stiffness and further weakness. However when exercise is overdone it can create much worse symptoms for the patient. Increased tiredness, pain and memory loss are quite often the result of a too strenuous exercise regime.
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