Skip to main content
Logo for WebMD
  • Home
  • Conditions
    Conditions View All
    • ADD/ADHD
    • Allergies
    • Arthritis
    • Atrial fibrillation
    • Breast Cancer
    • Cancer
    • Crohn's Disease
    • Depression
    • Diabetes
    • DVT
    • Eczema
    • Eye Health
    • Heart Disease
    • HIV & AIDS
    • Hypertension
    • Lung Disease
    • Lupus
    • Mental Health
    • Multiple Sclerosis
    • Migraine
    • Pain Management
    • Psoriasis
    • Psoriatic Arthritis
    • Rheumatoid Arthritis
    • Sexual Conditions
    • Skin Problems
    • Sleep Disorders
    • Ulcerative Colitis
    • View All
  • Drugs & Supplements
    Drugs & Supplements
    • Drugs & Supplements
    • Pill Identifier
    • Interaction Checker
    • Pet Medications
  • Well-Being
    Well-Being
    • Aging Well
    • Baby
    • Birth Control
    • Children's Health
    • Diet & Weight Management
    • Fitness & Exercise
    • Food & Recipes
    • Health & Balance
    • Healthy Beauty
    • Men's Health
    • Parenting
    • Pet Health
    • Pregnancy
    • Sex & Relationships
    • Teen Health
    • Women's Health
  • Symptom Checker
  • Find a Doctor
  • More
    More
    • News
    • Health Tools
    • Blogs
    • Podcasts
    • Webinars
    • Newsletters
    • Videos
    • WebMD Surveys
    • WebMD Magazine
    • Best Hospitals
    • Support Groups
  • Privacy & More
Log In

Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Resource Center

Tools and resources for understanding myalgic encephalomyelitis/chronic fatigue syndrome (ME/CFS).
  • Overview
  • Symptoms
  • Diagnosis
  • Treatment
  • Complications
  • Living With

Medical Reference

  • What is Chronic Fatigue Syndrome?

    Chronic fatigue syndrome isn't just being tired. It's a new state of fatigue that has lasted for at least 6 months.
  • What Makes Chronic Fatigue Syndrome More Likely?

    Experts aren’t exactly sure what causes chronic fatigue syndrome, but they believe certain people might be at greater risk.
  • What Are the Symptoms of Chronic Fatigue Syndrome?

    CFS is more than feeling tired all the time. It comes with a lot of other symptoms that can make it hard to handle daily life.
  • How Do I Know If I Have Chronic Fatigue Syndrome?

    There’s no simple blood test or X-ray to diagnose CFS. And many of the symptoms are also seen in other conditions.

Sign up for our free Good Health Newsletter

Get wellness tips to help you live happier and healthier

By clicking Subscribe, I agree to the WebMD Terms & Conditions & Privacy Policy and understand that I may opt out of WebMD subscriptions at any time. This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

Suggested Reads about Chronic Fatigue Syndrome

  • A Visual Guide to Chronic Fatigue Syndrome

    Chronic fatigue is a great imitator of other illnesses. WebMD's pictures help explain the true symptoms of CFS so people can get the proper diagnosis and treatment.

  • Misconceptions Around Chronic Fatigue Syndrome

    WebMD partnered with the CDC to survey the public on this disabling disease. So what’s it like to have myalgic encephalomyelitis/chronic fatigue syndrome?

  • Chronic Fatigue Syndrome: The Need to Raise Awareness

    Chronic fatigue syndrome can lower your quality of life. But a new survey shows that many people don’t know it’s a real illness.

Top Search Terms for Chronic Fatigue Syndrome

  • CFS and Medications
  • Supplements and Vitamins
  • Diagnosing Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
  • Chronic Fatigue Syndrome and Depression
  • Chronic Fatigue Syndrome and Fibromyalgia
  • Chronic Fatigue Syndrome and Exercise
  • CFS Risk Factors
  • Alternative Treatments for CFS

Topics Trending In Search and Social

View All
View All
8 million+ Physician Ratings & Reviews
Search for Internists in your area

Find Doctors and Dentists Near You

Find Doctors and Dentists Near You
The location you tried did not return a result. Please enter a valid 5-digit Zip Code.

You can also search by physician, practice, or hospital name

Related Links

  • Chronic Fatigue Syndrome News
  • Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Reference
  • Find a Physician
  • Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Overview
  • Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Symptoms
  • Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Diagnosis
  • Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Treatment
  • Living With Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
  • Fibromyalgia
  • Types of Mental Illness
  • Pain Management
  • Sleep Disorders
  • Stress Management
  • Drug Interaction Checker
  • WebMDRx Savings Card
  • Policies

    • Privacy Policy
    • Cookie Policy
    • Editorial Policy
    • Advertising Policy
    • Correction Policy
    • Terms of Use
    • Accessibility Statement
  • About

    • Contact Us
    • About WebMD
    • Careers
    • Newsletter
    • WebMD App
    • Corporate
    • Site Map
  • For Advertisers

    • Advertise with Us
    • Market Research
  • TRUSTe
  • TAG Registered Seal
  • Adchoices

© 2005 - 2026 WebMD LLC, an Internet Brands company. All rights reserved. WebMD does not provide medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. See additional information.

Logo for WebMD