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dehydroepiandrosterone and Fatigue Syndrome, Chronic

dehydroepiandrosterone has been researched along with Fatigue Syndrome, Chronic in 11 studies

Dehydroepiandrosterone: A major C19 steroid produced by the ADRENAL CORTEX. It is also produced in small quantities in the TESTIS and the OVARY. Dehydroepiandrosterone (DHEA) can be converted to TESTOSTERONE; ANDROSTENEDIONE; ESTRADIOL; and ESTRONE. Most of DHEA is sulfated (DEHYDROEPIANDROSTERONE SULFATE) before secretion.
dehydroepiandrosterone : An androstanoid that is androst-5-ene substituted by a beta-hydroxy group at position 3 and an oxo group at position 17. It is a naturally occurring steroid hormone produced by the adrenal glands.

Fatigue Syndrome, Chronic: A syndrome characterized by persistent or recurrent fatigue, diffuse musculoskeletal pain, sleep disturbances, and subjective cognitive impairment of 6 months duration or longer. Symptoms are not caused by ongoing exertion; are not relieved by rest; and result in a substantial reduction of previous levels of occupational, educational, social, or personal activities. Minor alterations of immune, neuroendocrine, and autonomic function may be associated with this syndrome. There is also considerable overlap between this condition and FIBROMYALGIA. (From Semin Neurol 1998;18(2):237-42; Ann Intern Med 1994 Dec 15;121(12): 953-9)

Research Excerpts

ExcerptRelevanceReference
"An association between chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS) and abnormalities of the hypothalamo-pituitary-adrenal axis has been described, and other adrenal steroid abnormalities have been suggested."2.71Levels of DHEA and DHEAS and responses to CRH stimulation and hydrocortisone treatment in chronic fatigue syndrome. ( Cleare, AJ; Miell, JP; O'Keane, V, 2004)
" ii) Evidence is presented to indicate that interstitial pneumonia was associated with increased risk for depression of which the emergence is a candidate subject causally related to the long-term use of glucocorticoid."2.71The clinical course of interstitial pneumonia alias chronic fatigue syndrome under the control of megadose vitamin C infusion system with dehydroepiandrosterone-cortisol annex. ( Kodama, M; Kodama, T, 2005)
"Chronic fatigue syndrome is defined by the Atlanta Centers for Disease Control (Atlanta, GA, USA) as debilitating fatigue lasting for longer than 6 months."1.31Serum concentrations of some metals and steroids in patients with chronic fatigue syndrome with reference to neurological and cognitive abnormalities. ( Carstens, ME; Emsley, RA; Hugo, F; Hurly, PR; Kiss, T; Mansvelt, E; Potocnik, FC; Taljaard, JJ; Theodorou, P; van Rensburg, SJ; van Zijl, P, 2001)
"The symptoms of Gulf War syndrome are compatible with the hypothesis that the immune system of affected individuals is biased towards a Th2-cytokine pattern."1.30Gulf War syndrome: is it due to a systemic shift in cytokine balance towards a Th2 profile? ( Rook, GA; Zumla, A, 1997)

Research

Studies (11)

TimeframeStudies, this research(%)All Research%
pre-19900 (0.00)18.7374
1990's4 (36.36)18.2507
2000's5 (45.45)29.6817
2010's2 (18.18)24.3611
2020's0 (0.00)2.80

Authors

AuthorsStudies
Jason, L1
Sorenson, M1
Sebally, K1
Alkazemi, D1
Lerch, A1
Porter, N1
Kubow, S1
Papadopoulos, AS1
Cleare, AJ2
O'Keane, V1
Miell, JP1
Kodama, M1
Kodama, T1
Bentler, SE1
Hartz, AJ1
Kuhn, EM1
Rook, GA1
Zumla, A1
Kuratsune, H1
Yamaguti, K1
Sawada, M1
Kodate, S1
Machii, T1
Kanakura, Y1
Kitani, T1
De Becker, P1
De Meirleir, K1
Joos, E1
Campine, I1
Van Steenberge, E1
Smitz, J1
Velkeniers, B1
Scott, LV2
Salahuddin, F1
Cooney, J1
Svec, F2
Dinan, TG1
Dinan, T1
van Rensburg, SJ1
Potocnik, FC1
Kiss, T1
Hugo, F1
van Zijl, P1
Mansvelt, E1
Carstens, ME1
Theodorou, P1
Hurly, PR1
Emsley, RA1
Taljaard, JJ1

Reviews

1 review available for dehydroepiandrosterone and Fatigue Syndrome, Chronic

ArticleYear
Hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal axis dysfunction in chronic fatigue syndrome.
    Nature reviews. Endocrinology, 2011, Sep-27, Volume: 8, Issue:1

    Topics: Dehydroepiandrosterone; Fatigue Syndrome, Chronic; Humans; Hydrocortisone; Hypothalamic Diseases; Hy

2011

Trials

2 trials available for dehydroepiandrosterone and Fatigue Syndrome, Chronic

ArticleYear
Levels of DHEA and DHEAS and responses to CRH stimulation and hydrocortisone treatment in chronic fatigue syndrome.
    Psychoneuroendocrinology, 2004, Volume: 29, Issue:6

    Topics: Adult; Area Under Curve; Body Mass Index; Corticotropin-Releasing Hormone; Cross-Over Studies; Dehyd

2004
The clinical course of interstitial pneumonia alias chronic fatigue syndrome under the control of megadose vitamin C infusion system with dehydroepiandrosterone-cortisol annex.
    International journal of molecular medicine, 2005, Volume: 15, Issue:1

    Topics: Adult; Aged; Ascorbic Acid; Dehydroepiandrosterone; Depression; Fatigue Syndrome, Chronic; Female; F

2005

Other Studies

8 other studies available for dehydroepiandrosterone and Fatigue Syndrome, Chronic

ArticleYear
Increased HDAC in association with decreased plasma cortisol in older adults with chronic fatigue syndrome.
    Brain, behavior, and immunity, 2011, Volume: 25, Issue:8

    Topics: Aged; Aged, 80 and over; Antioxidants; Dehydroepiandrosterone; Fatigue Syndrome, Chronic; Female; Ge

2011
Prospective observational study of treatments for unexplained chronic fatigue.
    The Journal of clinical psychiatry, 2005, Volume: 66, Issue:5

    Topics: Adolescent; Adult; Aged; Antioxidants; Coenzymes; Complementary Therapies; Dehydroepiandrosterone; F

2005
Gulf War syndrome: is it due to a systemic shift in cytokine balance towards a Th2 profile?
    Lancet (London, England), 1997, Jun-21, Volume: 349, Issue:9068

    Topics: Affect; Animals; Cytokines; Dehydroepiandrosterone; Depressive Disorder; Fatigue Syndrome, Chronic;

1997
Dehydroepiandrosterone sulfate deficiency in chronic fatigue syndrome.
    International journal of molecular medicine, 1998, Volume: 1, Issue:1

    Topics: 17-Hydroxycorticosteroids; 17-Ketosteroids; Adrenocorticotropic Hormone; Adult; Dehydroepiandrostero

1998
Dehydroepiandrosterone (DHEA) response to i.v. ACTH in patients with chronic fatigue syndrome.
    Hormone and metabolic research = Hormon- und Stoffwechselforschung = Hormones et metabolisme, 1999, Volume: 31, Issue:1

    Topics: Adrenal Glands; Adrenocorticotropic Hormone; Adult; Dehydroepiandrosterone; Fatigue Syndrome, Chroni

1999
Differences in adrenal steroid profile in chronic fatigue syndrome, in depression and in health.
    Journal of affective disorders, 1999, Volume: 54, Issue:1-2

    Topics: Adult; Dehydroepiandrosterone; Depressive Disorder, Major; Fatigue Syndrome, Chronic; Female; Health

1999
A preliminary study of dehydroepiandrosterone response to low-dose ACTH in chronic fatigue syndrome and in healthy subjects.
    Psychiatry research, 2000, Dec-04, Volume: 97, Issue:1

    Topics: Adrenocorticotropic Hormone; Adult; Analysis of Variance; Case-Control Studies; Dehydroepiandrostero

2000
Serum concentrations of some metals and steroids in patients with chronic fatigue syndrome with reference to neurological and cognitive abnormalities.
    Brain research bulletin, 2001, May-15, Volume: 55, Issue:2

    Topics: Adult; Aluminum; Binding, Competitive; Cholesterol; Cognition Disorders; Copper; Dehydroepiandroster

2001