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.

DISCLAIMER: The following is a range of some of the interventions (including anecdotal) that have been used by patients to try to treat both individual symptoms and the disease as a whole, some of which have been researched and many which have not. The vast majority lack ANY reliable evidence of efficacy. Many carry significant side-effects and risks. This content is provided for information ONLY. MEpedia is not to be used to diagnose or treat any illness. Patients must consult a doctor before embarking on treatment. All potential treatments such as medications, over the counter (OTC) drugs and remedies, supplements, herbal remedies, and diets have side effects and possible interactions; discuss all potential treatments such as medications, OTC drugs and remedies, supplements, herbal remedies, and diets' side effects and possible interactions with with your doctor and pharmacist. Allergies: Make certain your doctor and pharmacist are aware of any and all allergies you have and past medication, OTC drugs and remedies, supplement, herbal remedy, and diets' allergies, side effects, or interactions you have had. Possible interactions: Inform your doctor and pharmacist of all current medications, OTC drugs and remedies, supplements, herbal remedies, and diets you currently use before using any new potential treatment such as a new medication, OTC drugs and remedies, supplement, herbal remedy, or diet. Pregnant and Lactating/Breastfeeding: If pregnant or lactating/breastfeeding, consult a doctor and pharmacist before taking any potential treatment such as a medication, OTC drugs and remedies, supplement, herbal remedy, or diet as they can negatively impact the fetus or baby causing birth defects, addiction, and injury.

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Acetyl coenzyme A, Acrivastine, Actifolate, Acupressure, Acupuncture, Adaptogens, Adderall, Alprazolam, Amantadine, Amitriptyline, Amygdala and Insula Retraining Program, ANS REWIRE, Anticonvulsants, Antidepressant, Antioxidant, Antiviral, Apheresis, Arbaclofen, Artesunate, Ashwagandha, Aspirin, Astragalus membranaceus, Audiovisual stimulation, Ayurvedic medicine, Azadirachta indica, BCG vaccination, 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, Chelation, Chrysalis Effect, Cimetidine, Citrulline, Clomipramine, Coffee, Colchicine, Colostrum, Convalescence, 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, Fingolimod, Fluconazole, Gancyclovir, GcMAF, Ginger, Glatiramer acetate, Glucocorticoid, Gotu kola, Green coffee bean extract, Hawthorn, Healthy, balanced diet, Hydrochloric acid, Hydrocodone, Hydroxychloroquine, 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, Melissa officinalis, 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, Sodium valproate, 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

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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
• ProHealth - ME/CFS Treatments
• CureTogether - 203 Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Treatments Compared