EAN: 9780241557211

LIVING WITH ME AND CHRONIC FATIGUE SYNDROME - G...

Chronic fatigue conditions are some of the most frustrating  life-altering and stigmatized
illnesses  so why are they still so poorly understood?ME CFS affects roughly 17 million people
worldwide. Medicalscience still cannot explain why some people get chronic fatigue syndromes
and  distressingly  there are few effective treatments. While many people with ME CFS are able
to live a fairly normal life  a significant minority have symptoms so severe that they are
confined to their house  or even their bed  and suicide rates are well above the national
average.Living with ME and Chronic Fatigue Syndrome  by consultant rheumatologist Dr Gerald
Coakley and occupational therapist Beverly Knops  is a much-needed  evidence-based guide for
people struggling with ME CFS - as well as their friends and family - that provides practical
information and accessible advice on how to manage and live with this challenging condition  at
all stages of severity. It will explore:- The causes and management options for ME CFS- The
impact of the condition on work  education and emotional wellbeing- The importance of a
balanced  nutritious diet in managing your symptoms- Post-Viral Fatigue Syndrome (PVFS) and
other fatigue-related syndromes- Advice for carers and questions to ask your doctor- Life after
ME CFS This essential  concise book  and its empowering patient stories of hope  will equip
readers with the knowledge  strategies and support to navigate and manage this challenging
condition.

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