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Health From Kristin Kane, your About Health Editor Diagnosing certain diseases and conditions is so easy for doctors that they could probably do it blindfolded (though I think we'd all agree that's a pretty bad idea). But when it comes to other health problems, physicians would probably pay good money for a one-shot, slam-dunk blood test or telltale symptom. And, allow me to speak for us patients: Yes, please. Total Exhaustion (and More) Chronic fatigue -- just the name makes you think of too many late nights in front of the tube. But this mysterious syndrome is, as this article says, much more than just being tired all the time. Its symptom list is as long as a State of the Union Address, and it has serious overlap with several other concerns. Chronic Fatigue: A Last Standing Diagnosis What Causes Chronic Fatigue Syndrome? It's IBS...or Is It? Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is easily blamed as the cause of diarrhea, constipation, and other assorted -- and not-so-pleasant -- digestive issues. But there are other disorders that could be playing copycat. Red Flag Symptoms: When to Call the Doctor Getting a Firm IBS Diagnosis The Multiple Faces of MS Our Guide to Multiple Sclerosis, as not only an expert but an MS sufferer herself, knows firsthand that her disease is a wily one. More than 50 symptoms are linked to it, and each person's experience with it is different. Symptoms of MS Finding a Neurologist When You Can't Get a Diagnosis Yep, your body can be pretty crafty at trying to pull one over on you and the folks in the white coats. But there are other factors that -- if attended to -- could make your situation less of an enigma. Are You Seeing the Right Type of Specialist? About.com Symptom Checker Health Ads Health County Health Dept Soy Health Risks Health Sexual Health Current Health 2 Featured Articles Follow About.com Health on Twitter! Favorite Foods, Less Cholesterol Video: Caring for Soft Contact Lenses Risk of Having Twins (or More) Prematurely Can Exercise Reduce Jet Lag? Repetitive Behaviors in Autism   More from About.com Plan a Unique Vegas Wedding The minister, music and champagne are just the beginning -- why not get married aboard a helicopter or have a pirate swing in to deliver your rings? Arrrr! More> Join About.com's User Panel! Share your opinions and help us make About.com more relevant, informative and enjoyable to use. More>   Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About Health newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. About respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 249 West 17th Street New York, NY, 10011 © 2010 About.com   Readers Speak Out Old Sports Injuries: Ankle Fracture Themes of Recurring Nightmares "My PCOS Diagnosis" Advertisement