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In association withThe findings of the trial are due to be reported in late 2009. See www.pacetrial.org. .6.8 Sleep ManagementSleep Management includes techniques such as sleep hygiene, which usesbehavioural approaches, and changes in environmental conditions which can beintroduced to improve the quality of sleep.Although individuals with Chronic Fatigue syndrome benefit from rest periods, daytime sleeping should not be encouraged as this will further exacerbate disorderedsleep patterns which are often experienced by people with CFS.6.9 RelaxationRelaxation therapies can be a helpful strategy for people with Chronic FatigueSyndrome. There are a number of different techniques which can be of use forhelping with sleeping problems, stress or anxiety and the management of pain.Relaxation training and memory aids such as organisers and written resourcemanuals may also be helpful for addressing cognitive problems.6.10 Nutrition and DietDietary interventions including general supplements, pollen extract, medicinalmushrooms, acclydine (an alkaloid which stimulates the pituitary release of growthhormone), amino acids, essential fatty acid supplements and magnesiumsupplements have been shown to have unknown effectiveness.A group with post-viral syndrome did report an overall beneficial effect with essentialfatty acid supplements with improvements in symptom measures.Magnesium supplements had an overall positive effect of improvements inmeasures of energy and pain, emotional reactions, general health and laboratorymeasures, but not in sleep, physical mobility or social isolation.Individuals with CFS may have a variety of issues with nutrition due to their condition(Turnbull et al, 1997), and should be referred to a dietician where appropriate.These issues include:Weight gain due to lack of mobilityWeight loss due to poor nutritionDifficulty eating due to fatigue and/or painDifficult or painful swallowing, sore throatNausea or sickness making food either undesirable or physically difficult toBearingPoint, Atos Healthcare & DSPEBM Chronic Fatigue SyndromePage 22CopyrightVersion:5.0 FINAL
In association witheatIrritable bowel, digestion issuesFood intolerances leading to a restricted dietDisturbed sleep patterns causing meal patterns to be disruptedThe need for carers to help with food purchase, preparation and feeding.In extreme cases individuals may require tube feeding.BearingPoint, Atos Healthcare & DSPEBM Chronic Fatigue SyndromePage 23CopyrightVersion:5.0 FINAL
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