scholarly journals Chronic Pain and Fatigue: Associations with Religion and Spirituality

2008 ◽  
Vol 13 (5) ◽  
pp. 383-388 ◽  
Author(s):  
Marilyn Baetz ◽  
Rudy Bowen
Keyword(s):  
Chronic Pain ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Chronic Fatigue ◽  
Canadian Community Health Survey ◽  
Health Care Use ◽  
Spiritual Support ◽  
Religion And Spirituality ◽  
Psychological Well Being ◽  
Migraine Headaches ◽  
Fatigue Syndrome

BACKGROUND: Conditions with chronic, non-life-threatening pain and fatigue remain a challenge to treat, and are associated with high health care use. Understanding psychological and psychosocial contributing and coping factors, and working with patients to modify them, is one goal of management. An individual’s spirituality and/or religion may be one such factor that can influence the experience of chronic pain or fatigue.METHODS: The Canadian Community Health Survey (2002) obtained data from 37,000 individuals 15 years of age or older. From these data, four conditions with chronic pain and fatigue were analyzed together – fibromyalgia, back pain, migraine headaches and chronic fatigue syndrome. Additional data from the survey were used to determine how religion and spirituality affect psychological well-being, as well as the use of various coping methods.RESULTS: Religious persons were less likely to have chronic pain and fatigue, while those who were spiritual but not affiliated with regular worship attendance were more likely to have those conditions. Individuals with chronic pain and fatigue were more likely to use prayer and seek spiritual support as a coping method than the general population. Furthermore, chronic pain and fatigue sufferers who were both religious and spiritual were more likely to have better psychological well-being and use positive coping strategies.INTERPRETATION: Consideration of an individual’s spirituality and/or religion, and how it may be used in coping may be an additional component to the overall management of chronic pain and fatigue.

scholarly journals The psychological impact of dependency in adults with chronic fatigue syndrome/myalgic encephalomyelitis: A qualitative exploration

2016 ◽  
Vol 24 (2) ◽  
pp. 264-275 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ashley Mai Williams ◽  
Gary Christopher ◽  
Elizabeth Jenkinson
Keyword(s):  
Chronic Fatigue Syndrome ◽  
Psychological Impact ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Chronic Fatigue ◽  
Myalgic Encephalomyelitis ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
Psychological Well Being ◽  
Self Identity ◽  
Fatigue Syndrome ◽  
Qualitative Exploration

Chronic fatigue syndrome/myalgic encephalomyelitis can limit functional capacity, producing various degrees of disability and psychological distress. Semi-structured interviews explored the experiences of adults with chronic fatigue syndrome/myalgic encephalomyelitis being physically dependent on other people for help in daily life, and whether physical dependency affects their psychological well-being. Thematic analysis generated six themes: loss of independence and self-identity, an invisible illness, anxieties of today and the future, catch-22, internalised anger, and acceptance of the condition. The findings provide insight into the psychological impact of dependency. Implications for intervention include better education relating to chronic fatigue syndrome/myalgic encephalomyelitis for family members, carers, and friends; ways to communicate their needs to others who may not understand chronic fatigue syndrome/myalgic encephalomyelitis; and awareness that acceptance of the condition could improve psychological well-being.

scholarly journals Bioenergetic and Proteomic Profiling of Immune Cells in Myalgic Encephalomyelitis/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Patients: An Exploratory Study

Biomolecules ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (7) ◽  
pp. 961
Author(s):  
Paula Fernandez-Guerra ◽  
Ana C. Gonzalez-Ebsen ◽  
Susanne E. Boonen ◽  
Julie Courraud ◽  
Niels Gregersen ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Chronic Fatigue Syndrome ◽  
Complex Disease ◽  
Mononuclear Cells ◽  
Coupling Efficiency ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Chronic Fatigue ◽  
Myalgic Encephalomyelitis ◽  
Flux Analysis ◽  
Proteomic Profiling ◽  
Fatigue Syndrome

Myalgic encephalomyelitis/chronic fatigue syndrome (ME/CFS) is a heterogeneous, debilitating, and complex disease. Along with disabling fatigue, ME/CFS presents an array of other core symptoms, including autonomic nervous system (ANS) dysfunction, sustained inflammation, altered energy metabolism, and mitochondrial dysfunction. Here, we evaluated patients' symptomatology and the mitochondrial metabolic parameters in peripheral blood mononuclear cells (PBMCs) and plasma from a clinically well-characterised cohort of six ME/CFS patients compared to age- and gender-matched controls. We performed a comprehensive cellular assessment using bioenergetics (extracellular flux analysis) and protein profiles (quantitative mass spectrometry-based proteomics) together with self-reported symptom measures of fatigue, ANS dysfunction, and overall physical and mental well-being. This ME/CFS cohort presented with severe fatigue, which correlated with the severity of ANS dysfunction and overall physical well-being. PBMCs from ME/CFS patients showed significantly lower mitochondrial coupling efficiency. They exhibited proteome alterations, including altered mitochondrial metabolism, centred on pyruvate dehydrogenase and coenzyme A metabolism, leading to a decreased capacity to provide adequate intracellular ATP levels. Overall, these results indicate that PBMCs from ME/CFS patients have a decreased ability to fulfill their cellular energy demands.

scholarly journals Exercise Performance and Chronic Pain in Chronic Fatigue Syndrome: The Role of Pain Catastrophizing

Pain Medicine ◽  
2008 ◽  
Vol 9 (8) ◽  
pp. 1164-1172 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jo Nijs ◽  
Karen Van de Putte ◽  
Fred Louckx ◽  
Steven Truijen ◽  
Kenny De Meirleir
Keyword(s):  
Chronic Pain ◽  
Chronic Fatigue Syndrome ◽  
Exercise Performance ◽  
Pain Catastrophizing ◽  
Chronic Fatigue ◽  
Fatigue Syndrome

Well-being in patients with chronic fatigue syndrome: The role of acceptance

2006 ◽  
Vol 61 (5) ◽  
pp. 595-599 ◽  
Author(s):  
Stefaan Van Damme ◽  
Geert Crombez ◽  
Boudewijn Van Houdenhove ◽  
An Mariman ◽  
Walter Michielsen
Keyword(s):  
Chronic Fatigue Syndrome ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Chronic Fatigue ◽  
Fatigue Syndrome

scholarly journals Effect of Mindfulness Sessions on Chronic Fatigue Syndrome and Job Satisfaction of Nurses: A Randomized Clinical Trial

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Nasrin Bonakdari ◽  
Nadereh Mohammadi ◽  
Mohammad Reza Taghvizadeh Yazdi ◽  
Reza Norouzadeh ◽  
Mohammad Abbasinia ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Job Satisfaction ◽  
Clinical Trial ◽  
Chronic Fatigue Syndrome ◽  
Randomized Clinical Trial ◽  
Intervention Group ◽  
Clinical Trial Design ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Chronic Fatigue ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Fatigue Syndrome

Abstract Background: Nursing is considered a stressful profession, so nurses are at higher risk of physical and mental illness. Mindfulness is an important concept for nursing with practical implications for nurse well-being, development, and quality nursing care sustainability.Objectives: This study identified mindfulness sessions' effect on nurses' chronic fatigue syndrome(CFS) and job satisfaction )JS.(Methods: A randomized clinical trial design was conducted on 80 nurses to intervention and control groups. The intervention in the intervention group was eight mindfulness sessions training, and the control group had no intervention. Nurses' CFS and JS were assessed using the Minnesota Satisfaction Questionnaire and The Multidimensional Fatigue Inventory.Results: After implementing a mindfulness-based stress reduction program, the intervention group nurses reported lower CFS and higher JS than the control group(p<0.005). Conclusion: The findings of this study indicate the effectiveness of mindfulness programs on improving nurses' chronic fatigue and JS. Since CFS and job dissatisfaction are two disturbing elements for nurses' optimal performance in professional and personal life, this study can recommend the implementation of mindfulness exercises as a routine, operational and uncomplicated program in nurses.

scholarly journals Addressing the Long COVID Crisis: Integrative Health and Long COVID

2021 ◽  
Vol 10 ◽  
pp. 216495612110565
Author(s):  
Alan Roth ◽  
Pan San Chan ◽  
Wayne Jonas
Keyword(s):  
Well Being ◽  
Chronic Fatigue ◽  
Lifestyle Changes ◽  
Integrative Health ◽  
Fatigue Syndrome ◽  
Cerebrovascular Events ◽  
Wide Range ◽  
Health Related ◽  
And Behavior ◽  
Patients Experience

While COVID-19 has killed millions of people globally, its lasting effects on the health and well-being of entire populations are just becoming clear. As many as 30% of those diagnosed with COVID-19 report continuing health-related problems, regardless of the severity of the initial infection. Given the infection rate in the world, that translates to between 5.4 and 17.9 million globally; about 700 000 in the US. The syndrome goes by many names; here we call it “long COVID.” Patients experience a wide range of symptoms, including serious organ system effects such as pulmonary fibrosis, myocarditis, new diabetes diagnoses, stroke, and other cerebrovascular events. They also experience ongoing pain, fatigue, and cognitive dysfunction. We suggest here that these patients require an integrative health approach, one that combines traditional medical management, non-pharmacological approaches, and behavior and lifestyle changes. Such an approach has been shown to be beneficial in other chronic illnesses such as fibromyalgia, chronic fatigue syndrome, and post-Lyme disease.

Fatigue heralding multiple sclerosis

2013 ◽  
Vol 19 (11) ◽  
pp. 1526-1532 ◽  
Author(s):  
Joseph R Berger ◽  
Jennifer Pocoski ◽  
Ronald Preblick ◽  
Susan Boklage
Keyword(s):  
Multiple Sclerosis ◽  
Important Determinant ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Chronic Fatigue ◽  
Common Symptom ◽  
Newly Diagnosed ◽  
Database Analysis ◽  
Fatigue Syndrome ◽  
Retrospective Database Analysis ◽  
Retrospective Database

Background: Fatigue is a common symptom in multiple sclerosis (MS) and is an important determinant of overall well-being and disability. Objective: To assess the frequency with which fatigue precedes the diagnosis of MS using a retrospective database analysis. Methods: Between January 1, 2003 and September 30, 2008, patients diagnosed with fatigue with and without fatigue-related medications within a 3-year period prior to newly diagnosed MS were identified from the MarketScan Databases. All statistical analysis was performed using SAS. Results: Of the 16,976 patients with MS in the overall population, 5305 (31.3%) were newly diagnosed with MS and had three years of continuous healthcare coverage prior to MS diagnosis. Of these patients, 1534 (28.9%) were labeled with chronic fatigue syndrome (ICD9-780.71) or malaise or fatigue (ICD9-780.79) prior to the diagnosis of MS. One-third of these patients were labeled with fatigue one to two years before the diagnosis; 30.8% were diagnosed only with fatigue and had no other MS symptoms prior to their MS diagnosis. Among the patients diagnosed with fatigue, 10.4% were also prescribed medication for fatigue. Conclusion: This study demonstrates that fatigue may herald MS, often by years. A careful history for transient neurological symptoms and a physical examination is warranted in any patient presenting with fatigue.

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