How to Treat Chronic Fatigue With Painkillers

Chronic fatigue syndrome has a variety of different symptoms which includes joint pain, insomnia, gastrointestinal problems and depression. You can treat chronic fatigue with painkillers if you experience aches and pains as a result of your condition.

Things You'll Need

• Glass of water
• Painkillers or anti-inflammatories
• Joint health supplements

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Instructions

Learn to Treat Chronic Fatigue With Painkillers

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  Visit your doctor to discus your aches and pains. Over-the-counter medications can be used for some muscle and joint pains, but in extreme cases prescription painkillers can be taken.

• 2

  Pour an 8-ounce glass of water to drink after you take your painkillers. The water helps get your painkillers quickly down into your stomach. In order to prevent nausea, you should avoid taking painkillers on an empty stomach.

• 3

  Take your painkillers as directed in order to treat chronic fatigue and prevent side effects. Long-term use of painkillers and anti-inflammatories can cause liver problems. You should only reach for your painkillers if you are experiencing serious discomfort as a result of your condition.

• 4

  Make sure that your schedule for taking painkillers overlaps a little bit. You don't want to have one painkiller completely wear off before you take the next dose. If you find this to be the case, ask you doctor if you can move the second dose up by a half hour or so.

• 5

  Keep your medication sealed and away from children. If you treat your pains with strong prescription painkillers, then you need to keep track of the number of pills you have remaining to ensure that no one else is taking them.

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  Look for long-term solutions to your chronic fatigue joint and muscle pains. Some of these pains can be caused by an inactive lifestyle. Try to get some mild exercise, like walking a mile everyday, and see if your pains improve after a month.

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  Consider taking dietary supplements to help ease your chronic fatigue joint pains. Glucosamine and chondroitin are both natural supplements that can help rebuild your joints if chronic fatigue has caused extensive internal damage.