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Recognizing & Dealing with Chronic Fatigue Syndrome

We all experience fatigue at times, but could you be one of the million-plus people with chronic fatigue syndrome? This condition, sometimes confused with fibromyalgia, is marked by profound weariness lasting at least six months, along with symptoms such as muscle pain, headaches and unrefreshing sleep. There's no known cure, but here are answers to your questions and ways you can cope with CFS.

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