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Treatments for Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS)

CFS affects those who have it in different ways. There is no single treatment that works for everyone. In most cases, it's treated with more than one method. The focus is on easing symptoms and helping people cope with managing CFS.

CFS treatment may include:

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Last reviewed December 2018 by EBSCO Medical Review Board Marcin Chwistek, MD