EBOOK Chronic Fatigue Syndrome

Chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS) remains one of the most controversial illnesses,        both in terms of its causes, and the best ways to treat the illness. For years,        sufferers have had to deal with scepticism from their families, employers, and even        health care professionals. The vast amount of conflicting advice that has been        published up to now has served only to confuse sufferers, and professionals, even        more. Chronic Fatigue Syndrome: The Facts presents a compassionate guide to        thisillness, providing sufferers and their families, with practical advice, based        solely on scientific evidence. It is unique in being written by both a sufferer and        a physician, both of whom have had extensive experience of talking to, and helping,        patients. Included in the book is a detailed guide toself-help, written from a        patient's perspective, but evidence-based. The book also deals with a number of        special issues, advising on how to choose therapies and therapists, and how to deal        with CFS in children. The book additionally includes an overview of the history of        the illness, looking at the nature and causes of CFS, and the opportunities for the        future. The book will be invaluable for sufferers from CFS, their friends and        families, and the numerous health professionals who come intocontact with sufferers        from this illness.