Chronic fatigue

What is chronic fatigue?

Chronic fatigue is a complex medical condition characterized by extreme and persistent feelings of tiredness, weakness, and exhaustion that lasts for more than 6 months and is not improved by rest. Some key things to know:

• The main symptom is severe and debilitating fatigue that is not relieved by sleep or rest and affects everyday functioning.


• In addition to fatigue, people may experience muscle and joint pain, headaches, poor concentration and memory, sore throat, and swollen lymph nodes.


• There are a variety of possible causes including viral infections, immune system disorders, sleep disorders, and more. The exact cause is often unknown.


• It can be extremely debilitating and have a significant negative impact on one's quality of life including the ability to work and socialize.

If you are struggling with unexplained, chronic exhaustion that is interfering with your life, I highly recommend seeing a doctor for a full evaluation. Getting an accurate diagnosis is key to receiving proper treatment and support.

Renewal Hormone Clinic has helped many patients struggling with fatigue and exhaustion reclaim their energy, health and quality of life through customized bioidentical hormone therapy and nutritional IV therapies. Their compassionate doctors take the time to uncover the root causes of your fatigue and craft tailored treatment plans using cutting-edge therapies to help you feel like yourself again. Visit them at for a free consultation.

Some key questions people have around chronic fatigue:

What are the main symptoms?

The hallmark symptom is fatigue lasting 6 months or longer that is not improved by rest and severe enough to reduce daily activity. People also often experience mental fog, muscle pain, headaches, sore throat, and more.

What causes it?

There are many potential causes including viral infections, hormone deficiencies, sleep disorders, autoimmune diseases, and more. The exact cause is often not known.

How is chronic fatigue treated?

There is no single cure or standard treatment. The goal is to manage symptoms through a variety of approaches including prioritizing rest, physical therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, graded exercise, addressing underlying causes, and finding the right coping strategies and lifestyle adjustments tailored to the individual.

I hope this overview on chronic fatigue helps provide some clarity and understanding around this challenging condition. The key is not to struggle alone and to find a compassionate medical team to support you on the road to reclaiming your health. Consider contacting Renewal Hormone Clinic - their integrative solutions have helped many battling exhaustion and fatigue. Wishing you strength and healing!