Category:Potential treatments
The following are potential treatments for myalgic encephalomyelitis (ME) and chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS), ME/CFS, and other illnesses, diseases, and conditions like fibromyalgia, sleep dysfunction, depression, etc., found on MEpedia.
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Acetyl coenzyme A, Acrivastine, Actifolate, Acupuncture, Adaptogens, Adderall, Alprazolam, Amantadine, Amitriptyline, Amygdala and Insula Retraining Program, Anticonvulsants, Antidepressant, Antioxidant, Antiviral, Apheresis, Arbaclofen, Artesunate, Ashwagandha, Aspirin, Astragalus membranaceus, Audiovisual stimulation, Ayurvedic medicine, Azadirachta indica, Bifidobacterium infantis, Bitter fennel, Bojungikgi-tang, Branched chain amino acid, Bromelain, Bromide, Calcitonin gene-related peptide monoclonal antibody, Calcium, Calendula, Calicitriol, Camomile, Candida diet, Cannabinoid, Cetirizine, Chelation, Chrysalis Effect, Cimetidine, Citrulline, Clomipramine, Coffee, Colchicine, Colostrum, Convalescence, Copaxone, COX-2 inhibitors, Craniosacral therapy, Creatine, Cromolyn sodium, Curcumin, Cymbalta, Diazepam, Diclofenac, Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension diet, Dihydrocodeine, Docosahexaenoic acid, Doxylamine, Early intervention for CFS in primary care, Echinacea, Ecklonia cava, Electrolyte, Electromagnetic avoidance, Emodin, Epimedium, Epinephrine, Essential fatty acid, Evening primrose oil, Famciclovir, Fat burner, Feverfew, Fexofenadine, Fingolimod, Fluconazole, Gancyclovir, GcMAF, Ginger, Glucocorticoid, Gotu kola, Green coffee bean extract, Hawthorn, Healthy, balanced diet, Hydrochloric acid, Hydrocodone, Hydroxychloroquine, Hypoxia, Ibudilast, Inositol, Inspiritol, Interferential current therapy, Interferon alpha, Interferon gamma, Intermittent fasting, Intranasal mechanical stimulation, Iron, Itraconazole, JOGO, Kampo, Ketotifen, Leaky gut diet, Levothyroxine, Licorice, Lithium, Lomatium, Low histamine diet, Lysine, Macrobiotic diet, Manganese, Mangosteen, Mastic gum, Meclizine, Mediterranean diet, Meloxicam, Membrane lipid replacement, Mental health and nutrition, Methylene blue, Methylsulfonylmethane, Migraine elimination diet, MitoQ, Modafinil, Morphine, Mushrooms, Nabumetone, Nerve block, Nexavir, Nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide, Nigella sativa, Nimodipine, Nizatidine, Non-benzodiazepine hypnotic, Non-invasive electrical vestibular stimulation, Nortriptyline, NT Factor, Nuedexta, Ocrelizumab, Olive leaf and olives, Omega 6 fatty acid, Oral rehydration salts, Ornithine, Oxaloacetate, Ozone, Pacing with a heart rate monitor, Paleo diet, Pantothenic Acid, Passiflora, Phenylalanine, Polyphenol, Prednisone, PrescriptAssist, Procaine, Proton pump inhibitor, Psychotherapy for mental illness, Pyrroloquinoline Quinone, Ranitidine, Raoulic acid, Rest Ice Compression Elevate therapy, Rivaroxaban, RPAH elimination diet, SAM-e, Selenium, Shiitake mushroom, Sleep hygiene, Sodium, Sodium oxybate, Specific carbohydrate diet, St. John’s Wort, Stem cell therapy, Sulfasalazine, Superoxide dismutase, Suramin, Suvorexant, Sweet fennel, Tai chi, Temazepam, Threonine, Traditional Chinese medicine, Traditional medicine, Transcranial direct current stimulation, Transcranial magnetic stimulation, Transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation, Transfer factors, Trimethylglycine, Turmeric, Uva ursi, Valerian, Valine, Vegan diet, Vegetarian diet, Venlafaxine, Viread, Visible (mobile application), Vitamin A, Vitamin E, Vitamin K, Vitex trifolia, Whey products, Whole foods plant-based diet, Zofran, Zopiclone
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- Acamprosate
- Acetazolamide (carbonic anhydrase inhibitor)
- Acupressure
- Adalimumab
- Adrafinil
- Alpha ketoglutarate (supplement)
- Alpha linolenic acid (omega 3 PUFA)
- Alteplase
- Amisulpride (low dose)
- Amygdala retraining (The Amygdala Retraining Program)
- Anakinra
- Aniracetam
- Antifungal
- ANS rewire brain re-wiring/brain training
- Antihistamine
- Aprepitant
- Armodafinil
- Aromatherapy
- Aszopiclone (hypnotic)
- Atenolol (beta blocker)
- Atomoxetine (CNS stimulant)
- Atorvastatin
- Azithromycin (antibiotic)
- Bach remedies
- Baclofen
- Baricitinib[1] - immunosuppressant, Janus kinase (JAK) inhibitor
- Beta blockers
- Beta-carotene (vitamin; supplement)
- Betaine HCL (supplement)
- Beta-alanine (β-Alanine or b-alanine)
- Biaxin (antibiotic)
- Bilberry (plant source; supplement)
- Biofeedback
- Bone Marrow Concentrate Therapy (BMC)
- Borage seed oil (essential fatty acid)
- Botulinum toxin A
- Botulinum toxin B
- Bromocriptine
- Buphenine
- Butyric acid (supplement)
- Buvicaine
- Calcitonin
- Calcium channel blocker
- Captopril
- Carbamazepine
- Carisoprodol
- CELLFOOD
- Central nervous system stimulant
- Chemical avoidance
- Chiropractic
- Chlorphenamine (Chlorpheniramine)
- Chlorpheniramine maleate (antihistamine)
- Chlorzoxazone
- Cholinesterase inhibitors
- Cidofovir (antiviral)
- Clarithromycin
- Clonidine
- Colloidal silver (mineral)
- Competitive plasticity (Moskowitz approach)
- Corticosteroid pulse therapy
- Cranial osteopathy
- Craniosacral massage
- Cyclobenzaprine (muscle relaxant)
- Cycloserine
- Cyproheptadine
- Dantrolene
- Darifenacin
- Desiprimine (trycyclic antidepressant)
- Desmopressin
- Detoxification
- Dexedrine (CNS stimulant)
- Dextromethorphan (expectorant, sometimes used with quinidine)
- Dextropropoxyphene (Propoxyphene)
- Dicycloverine (Dicyclomine)
- Diflucan (antifungal)
- Digestive enzymes (supplement)
- Dihydroergotamine
- Disopyramide
- Divalproex
- Donepezil
- Dosulepin (Dothiepin)
- Doxycycline (antibiotic)
- Dronabinol
- Emotional Freedom Technique
- Enalapril
- Enoxaparin
- Ephedrine (vasoconstrictor)
- Epoetin
- Epoetin alfa (glycoprotein)
- Erdosteine
- Ergoloid
- Ergotamine (vasoconstrictor)
- Erythropoietin (hormone)
- Esomeprazole
- Eszopiclone
- Etanercept
- Eterocoxib
- Etilefrine
- Etodolac
- Felbamate
- Fentanyl (opioid)
- Flavocoxid
- Flavoxate
- Flaxseed oil (omega 3 PUFA, linseed oil)
- Flupirtine
- Flurbiprofen
- Fluvastatin
- Fluvoxamine
- Folinic acid (Leucovorin)
- FOS (fructooligosaccharides; supplement)
- Foscarnet (antiviral)
- Furazolidone (antibacterial)
- Gabitril (anticonvulsant)
- Galantamine (supplement)
- Galantine
- Gamma globulin (blood plasma protein)
- Glucosamine sulfate (supplement)
- Glyceryl trinitrate
- Granisetron
- Grape seed extract (flavonoid)
- Greens powders (supplement)
- Growth hormone (hormone)
- Guaifenesin (expectorant)
- Histame (supplement)
- Homeopathy
- Hydralazine
- Hydrochlorothiazide
- Hydromorphone
- Hydrotherapy
- Hyoscyamine
- Hypnosis
- Hypnotic sleep medication
- Immunoglobulin -Subcutaneous immunoglobulin/sub-cutaneous immunoglobulin / subcutaneous immune globulin (SCIG)
- Immunoglobulin replacement therapy
- Inclined bed therapy
- Indometacin NSAID
- Infliximab
- Inosine (supplement)
- Intramuscular vitamin B12
- Intravenous saline
- Intravenous vitamin C
- Isometric exercise
- Isoxsuprine
- Ivabradine
- Ketamine
- Ketoconazole
- Labetalol
- Lamivudine (antiviral)
- Lamotrigine
- Lecithin
- Levetiracetam
- Levodopa and Carbidopa
- Levofolinic acid (Levoleucovorin)
- Levomefolic acid (L-5-MTHF)
- Lidocaine, Intranasal lidocaine, Intravenous lidocaine, Topical lidocaine, Topical lidocaine and prilocaine
- Liothyronine
- Lisdexamphetamine
- Losartan
- Lovastatin
- Low-level laser therapy
- Low- dose immunotherapy (LDI)
- Luteolin (flavonoid)
- Lymphatic drainage
- Mabilone
- Massage
- Meclofenoxate
- Memantine
- Metaxalone
- Methadone (analgesic)
- Methocarbamol
- Methyldopa (antihypertensive)
- Metoprolol
- Metronidazole (antibiotic)
- Mexiletine
- Mianserin
- Midodrine (anti-hypotensive; vasoconstrictor)
- Mind-Body Reset (see Advertising Standards Association ruling)
- Minocycline (antibiotic)
- Misoprostol (synthetic prostaglandin analogue)
- Moclobemide
- Monolaurin (supplement)
- Montelukast
- Moskowitz approach (competitive plasticity)
- Moxifloxacin (antibiotic)
- Moxonidine
- Mycobacterium vaccae
- Mycophenolate
- Myer's cocktail
- Myofascial release
- Naphazoline
- Narcotics (analgesics)
- Nefazodone
- Nefopam
- Neomycin (antibiotic)
- Neurotropin
- Nicardipin (calcium channel blocker)
- Nicergoline
- Nifedipine (calcium channel blocker)
- Nilvadipine
- Nitazoxanide (antiparasitic; antiviral)
- Nitroglycerin (nitrate)
- Nizoral (antifungal)
- Nystatin (antifungal)
- Octreotide (vasoconstrictor)
- Oestrogen (hormone)
- Oestrogen and progesterone (hormone)
- Olanzapine
- Olmesartan
- Omeprazole
- Ornidazole (antibiotic)
- Orphenadrine
- Osteopathy
- Oxcarbazepine
- Oxybutynin
- Oxycodone (opioid)
- Parenteral magnesium
- Pegademase
- Pemoline (CNS stimulant)
- Pentazocine
- Pentosan polysulfate
- Pentoxifylline (Oxpentifylline)
- Pethidine (Meperidine)
- Phenalzine (MAOI antidepressant)
- Phenazopyridine
- Phenelzine
- Phentermine (CNS stimulant)
- Phenytoin
- Physiotherapy
- Pindolol
- Pioglitazone
- Piracetam (supplement)
- Piroxicam
- Pituitary hormone replacement therapy
- Pizotifen
- Polyethylene glycol (PEG, inactive ingredient)
- Prazosin
- Prednisolone
- Probenecid
- Probioplex (whey product; supplement)
- Propranolol (beta blocker)
- Protriptyline
- Pseudoephedrine (vasoconstrictor)
- Pycnogenol (flavonoid)
- Pyritinol
- Rabeprazole
- Raloxifene
- Ramelteon (hypnotic)
- Rasagiline
- Reboxetine (Edronax, NRI antidepressant)
- Reflexology
- Regenerative injection treatment (RIT)
- Rifampin (antibiotic)
- Riluzole
- Risperidone (antipsychotic)
- Ropinirole
- Rosiglitazone
- Royal jelly (supplement)
- Sambucol (supplement)
- S-ketamine (ketamine)
- Sarapin
- Sativex (Tetrahydrocannabinol and cannabidiol)
- Schisandra
- Scopolamine (Hyoscine)
- Secnidazole
- Selegiline
- Shiatsu
- Sibutramine
- Sildenafil (Viagra)
- Simvastatin
- Sizofiran
- Solifenacin
- Spironolactone
- Sporanox (antifungal)
- Staphylococcus toxoid
- Streptokinase
- Stress reduction
- Sulbutiamine
- Sulpiride
- Sumatriptan (analgesic)
- Tacrine
- Tadalafil
- Tamsulosin
- Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation (TENS)
- Thalidomide
- Theaflavin (flavonoid, black tea)
- Theophylline (vasoconstrictor)
- Thearubigins (flavonoid, black tea)
- Thiocolchicoside
- Thymalfasin
- Thyroxine and liothyronine
- Tiagabine
- Tianeptine
- Tinidazole (antiparasitic)
- Tizanidine
- Tocotrienols (vitamin; supplement)
- Tolterodine
- Topiramate (Topamax, for migraine)
- Triazolam
- Tropisetron
- Trospium
- Undenatured whey (whey product; supplement)
- Urised (Uriseptic)
- Urokinase
- Valproate (Sodium valproate/Valproic acid)
- Valsartan
- Vegan/non-whey protein powders with amino acid complex (supplement)
- VegEPA (supplement)
- Verapimil (calcium channel blocker)
- Vigabatrin
- Yohimbine (vasoconstrictor)
- Zaleplon
- Ziprasidone
- Zithromax (antibiotic)
- Zolpidem (hypnotic)
- Zonisamide
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- Chronic Fatigue Syndrome - A Roadmap for Testing and Treatment
- Reviving the Broken Marionette: Treatments for CFS/ME and Fibromyalgia. Maija Haavisto. (2008)
- Chronic Fatigue Syndrome: A Treatment Guide, 2nd Edition (eBook). Erica Verrillo. (2012)
- Fiikus - Medications I've tried for CFS/ME
- Fiikus - Supplement, diets and other OTC treatments I've tried for CFS/ME
- CFS-Healing - Database
- ME/CFS supplements poll results - Storiesoutloud
- ProHealth - ME/CFS Treatments
- CureTogether - 203 Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Treatments Compared
adverse reaction Any unintended or unwanted response to a treatment, whether in a clinical trial or licensed treatment. May be minor or serious.
amygdala Part of the brain, within the temporal lobe. Related to memory and emotional behavior.
β β / Β. Greek letter beta (a symbol used in science), equivalent to "b".
central nervous system (CNS) - One of the two parts of the human nervous system, the other part being the peripheral nervous system. The central nervous system consists of the brain and spinal cord, while the peripheral nervous system consists of nerves that travel from the central nervous system into the various organs and tissues of the body.
β β / Β. Greek letter beta (a symbol used in science), equivalent to "b".
expectorant An antitussive is a cough suppressant, an expectorant is a cough suppressant that helps someone discharge or cough up mucus.
subcutaneous "being, living, occurring, or administered under the skin"
antibodies Antibody/immunoglobulin refers to any of a large number of specific proteins produced by B cells that act against an antigen in an immune response.
subcutaneous "being, living, occurring, or administered under the skin"
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- A Regime for Antiretroviral Treatment of Myalgic Encephalomyelitis
- Abilify
- Acceptance and commitment therapy
- Acetaminophen
- Acetyl coenzyme A
- Acetyl-CoA
- Acetyl-L-carnitine
- Acetylcholinesterase
- Aciclovir
- Acrivastine
- Actifolate
- Actimmune
- Active Hexose Correlated Compound
- Activity management based on 2-day cardiopulmonary exercise testing results
- Acupuncture
- Adaptogens
- Adderall
- Ademetionine
- Aggressive rest therapy
- Ala Hist-IR
- Alcohol
- Allegra
- Aloe vera
- Alpha-lipoic acid
- Alprazolam
- Alternative medicine
- Altitude
- Amantadine
- AMF
- Amitriptyline
- Ampligen
- Amygdala and Insula Retraining Program
- Anaerobic exercise
- Anesthetic
- Aniseed
- Anti-inflammatory diets
- Antibiotic
- Anticonvulsants
- Antidepressant
- Antimycotics
- Antioxidant
- Antivert
- Antiviral
- Apheresis
- Apitherapy
- Arbaclofen
- Arginine
- Aripiprazole
- Artesunate
- Ashwagandha
- ASP0367
- Aspirin
- Astragalus membranaceus
- Atarax
- Ativan
- Audiovisual stimulation
- Auricular vagus nerve stimulation
- AXA1125
- Axid
- Ayurvedic medicine
- Azadirachta indica
B
- B vitamin
- BCAA
- Bed rest
- Bee venom therapy
- Belsomra
- Benadryl
- Benadryl Allergy Relief
- Benzodiazepine
- Bifidobacteria
- Bifidobacterium infantis
- Biotin
- Bitter fennel
- Black tea
- Blueberries
- Bocidelpar
- Bojungikgi-tang
- Bonine
- Boron
- Brain retraining
- Brain stimulation (non-invasive)
- Brain training
- Branched chain amino acid
- Brewer's yeast
- Brisdelle
- Bromelain
- Bromide
- Butyrate
C
- Caffeine
- Calcitonin gene-related peptide monoclonal antibody
- Calcium
- Calendula
- Calicitriol
- Caloric restriction
- Camomile
- Candida diet
- Cannabinoid
- Cannabis-derived drugs
- Capsaicin
- Carnitine
- Celecoxib
- Cetirizine
- Chamomile
- Chelation
- Chlortrimeton
- Cholestyramine
- Choline
- Chrysalis Effect
- Cimetidine
- Cinnarizine
- Cistus Incanus
- Citrulline
- Clarinex
- Clomipramine
- Clonazepam
- Co-codamol
- Co-dydramol
- Cobalamin
- Cocoa
- Codeine
- Coenzyme Q10
- Coffee
- Cognitive behavioral therapy
- Colchicine
- Cold therapy
- Colostrum
- Compression stocking
- Convalescence
- Copaxone
- Corticosteroid
- COX-2 inhibitors
- Craniosacral therapy
- Creatine
- Criticisms of The Gupta Program
- Cromolyn sodium
- Cryotherapy
- CT38
- Curcumin
- Cusack Protocol
- Cyclophosphamide
- Cymbalta
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- DAO
- DAOsin
- DASH diet
- DCA
- Deadlock quartet
- Dehydroepiandrosterone
- Dexamphetamine
- Dextroamphetamine
- DHA
- DHEA
- Diamine oxidase
- Diazepam
- Dichloroacetic acid
- Diclofenac
- Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension diet
- Dihydrocodeine
- Diphenhydramine
- DL-phenylalanine
- Docosahexaenoic acid
- Doxepin
- Doxylamine
- Dr Lapp's supplement recommendations
- Dynamic Neural Retraining System
E
- Early intervention for CFS in primary care
- ECGC
- Echinacea
- Ecklonia cava
- Eicosapentaenoic acid
- Electric wheelchair
- Electrolyte
- Electromagnetic avoidance
- Elemental diet
- Eleuthero
- Eleutherococcus radix
- Eleutherococcus senticosus
- Emodin
- Endoxan
- Energy drink
- Energy Envelope Theory
- EPA
- Epigallocatechin gallate
- Epimedium
- Epinephrine
- Equilibrant
- Essential fatty acid
- Ethyl alcohol
- Evening primrose oil
- Exercise