Feeling tired occasionally is normal, but what if you feel constantly tired? When feeling tired persists and starts to interfere with daily activities, it may be chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS).
Often accompanied by joint/muscle pain, brain fog, and dizziness, CFS symptoms may have many underlying causes.
The Wellness Way approach to chronic fatigue is from a carpenter’s perspective. We work with our patients to find the root cause of the systems and then work to rebuild the body to restore health and well-being.
Our doctors look at many causes that may include:
- Thyroid Disorders – Hypothyroidism can slow metabolism.
- Anemia – Low iron or B12 which can lead to exhaustion.
- Autoimmune Disorders – Conditions like lupus, fibromyalgia, and rheumatoid arthritis can cause fatigue.
- Nutritional Deficiencies of Food Allergies – Lack of vitamins (B12, D, magnesium) and dehydration or eating foods that cause inflammation in the body all put stress on a system that can lead to fatigue.
- Chronic Stress – High cortisol levels can lead to adrenal fatigue.
- Hormones – Hormone imbalances can cause many things from fatigue to infertility and mood swings.
- Toxic Mold Exposure – Mold exposure can be the cause of many unexplained symptoms including chronic fatigue.
- Lyme Disease
- Emotional Stress
- Viral Infections
- Medication
As you can see, chronic fatigue syndrome has many potential causes. The only way to know those causes for each patient is by testing. “We don’t guess –we test!” Finding the root cause is essential to wellness.
Are you ready to start your health journey? Schedule a 15-minute Discovery Call with one of our doctors in Coralville to learn more.