What are the management strategies for CFS?

Management of CFS relies on rest, with gentle graded exercise where appropriate; lifestyle modification, and treatment of some symptoms. Medications can be used to treat sleeping difficulties, headaches, muscle pain, depression and allergies, all of which may be experienced by people with CFS. Total bed-rest is not considered to be an appropriate management strategy, although there are times when some people with the illness are simply too sick to get out of bed. People with CFS are encouraged to maintain involvement in activities within the limits imposed by the illness.