Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS/ME): The Facts Book

Chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS/ME) is a controversial and poorly understood illness. Sufferers often have to deal with skepticism from their families and employers. Even doctors and other health care professionals may sometimes appear not to believe or understand. The vast amount of often conflicting advice published to date has lead to even more confusion. "Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS/ME): The Facts" offers sufferers, their families, and friends a compassionate but practical guide to this illness based on the best available scientific evidence. It is unique in being jointly written by a sufferer and a physician, both of whom have had extensive experience of talking to and helping patients. The book guides the reader through all aspects of the illness including symptoms and diagnosis, the nature of and causes of CFS/ME, available treatments, and relevant research. A substantial section on self-help is included. Guidance is also offered on how to choose therapies and therapists, the role of cognitive behavior therapy for CFS/ME, and how best to manage the illness in children. This book will be invaluable for sufferers from CFS/ME, their families and friends, as well as for all health professionals who come into contact with people suffering from this illness.Read More