Chronic Fatigue Syndrome: A Comprehensive Guide to Symptoms, Treatments, and Solving the Practical Problems of CFS

by Gregg Charles Fisher, Paul R. Cheney MD, PhD, Nelson M. Gantz MD, FACP, David C. Klonoff MD, FACP, James M. Oleske MD, MPH

Overview

In this enlightening and compassionate guide, one of the foremost specialists in Chronic Fatigue Syndrome--himself a ten-year survivor of the disease--helps victims and their loved ones regain control of their lives. This updated edition includes new information about current medical treatments, related disorders, and strategies for living with the CFS.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780446567497
Publisher:	Grand Central Publishing
Publication date:	09/26/2009
Sold by:	Hachette Digital, Inc.
Format:	eBook
File size:	504 KB

Table of Contents

	Foreword	ix
	Preface	xiii
1.	Our Story Continues	1
2.	Symptoms	19
3.	Diagnosis	38
4.	Understanding Your Illness	47
5.	Treatments	70
6.	Depression and Chronic Fatigue Syndrome	105
7.	Coping with Your Illness	111
8.	Overcoming Financial Hardship	132
9.	Advice for Family and Friends	152
10.	Questions and Answers: An Interview with Anthony Komaroff, M.D.	164
11.	A Doctor's Approach to Treating Chronic Fatigue Syndrome	168
12.	Research Perspectives	177
	Epilogue	181
	Acknowledgments	184
Appendix A	Gregg Fisher's Doctor Talks to Yours	187
Appendix B	CFS Research: Questions, Challenges, and Obstacles	211
Appendix C	Summary of Current CFS Research From the National Institutes of Health	217
Appendix D	Where to Go for Help	224
	Index	231