Talk:Chronic fatigue syndrome

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 Definition Syndrome characterized by persistent or recurrent fatigue, diffuse musculoskeletal pain, sleep disturbances, and subjective cognitive impairment of 6 months duration or longer. [d] [e]
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Distinctions?

I think this needs some clarification in the area of how it is different from various other afflictions. There are a number of things that can cause many of the same symptoms -- mononucleosis or a thyroid deficiency for example. Sandy Harris 05:16, 9 September 2010 (UTC)