Myalgic Encephalomyelitis (ME), also known as Chronic Fatigue Syndrome is a condition that causes excessive fatigue. The diagnosis is given to patients who have suffered from extreme tiredness for more than six months. Chronic Fatigue Syndrome often occurs following an infection or illness or stressful event, due to the stress that is caused on the persons system. However, it is not known to be directly caused by any other illness or infection.

People who suffer from this condition can experience symptoms like muscle pain, tiredness, depression, memory loss and other neurological problems, fever, headaches, enlarged glands, digestive problems along with many others. Recently, CFS has been attributed to a Vitamin B deficiency in many patients. Anyone that suffers from ME/CFS will find their daily lives disrupted to differing degrees by the fatigue that they are experiencing. Chronic Fatigue Syndrome can cause it to be extremely difficult to complete normal daily activities. It will generally cause people to tire very easily from simple tasks.

Sufferers of Chronic Fatigue Syndrome can also experience other physiological and psychological symptoms and changes. These changes can occur in the nervous system, the immune system, along with changes to the function of the muscles. Each patient will experience different symptoms and severity of symptoms with this condition. Some of these physical changes can also be found in people who don't suffer from CFS. This can make diagnosis and treatment very complicated for anyone affected.

A study done in London by Kings College Hospital has found that a lack of some essential B vitamins was common among their test subjects. Physical examinations proved normal, but further blood work found a different result. It was found that Vitamin B6, in particular, was significantly lower than normal in those with CFS symptoms or diagnoses. Vitamin B1 and B2, also known as thiamin and riboflavin, were detected to have small deficiencies, as well.

These vitamins are directly related to energy levels and proper body function, which makes them a potential contributing factor in Chronic Fatigue Syndrome. In 1939, a group from the University of Cincinnati performed a study to document the relationship between Vitamin B deficiencies and Chronic Fatigue Syndrome. Sufferers were all found to have deficiencies of certain B vitamins. Vitamin B6 was significantly low in CFS patients compared to healthy levels. Vitamin B1 and B2 also had small deficiencies. This discovery led the researchers to administer synthetic pyridoxine, or Vitamin B6, to sufferers, with positive results.

This original information however, is not electronically documented, so many people aren't aware of it. Whether this information is new or old does not matter. What matters is that Vitamin B supplements could be a reasonable consideration for Chronic Fatigue Syndrome patients. For anyone considering this approach, the first step would be to consult their doctor.

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