Chronic Fatigue Syndrome for Dummies

Name: Chronic Fatigue Syndrome for Dummies
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ISBN: 9780470117729

ISBN-10: 0470117729

ISBN-13: 9780470117729

Edition: 2007

Authors: Susan R. Lisman, Karla Dougherty

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You've been repeatedly poked, prodded, tested and scanned, yet, despite how awful you feel, your doctor, like many of your friends, co-workers, and family members have begun dropping subtle (and some not-so-subtle) hints that they think it's "all in your head." Maybe you're one of the lucky few CFS sufferers who've received an accurate diagnosis but nothing your health care provider does seems to help. Well, you're not alone. According to recent estimates, of the approximately 800,000 Americans with CFS, more than 90% have been misdiagnosed, dismissed, or are not receiving proper treatment. Don't despair, help has arrived. Written by a national expert who has successfully treated scores of…

Book details

List price: $21.99
Copyright year: 2007
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons, Incorporated
Publication date: 4/30/2007
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 384
Size: 7.25" wide x 9.25" long x 0.75" tall
Weight: 1.188
Language: English



Introduction



Recognizing and Taking Steps Toward Treating Chronic Fatigue Syndrome



Dipping into Chronic Fatigue Syndrome: Symptoms, Causes, and Treatments



Gauging Your Symptoms: CFS Is More Than Being Tired



Looking At the Possible Causes: Where Does CFS Come From?



Finding Comfort in Numbers: You're Not Alone



Teaming Up with Treatment Professionals



Tracking Down the Best Doctor for You



Working with Your Doctor to Sort Out Your Symptoms



Crafting Your Medical Treatment Plan



Handling Your Emotional and Psychological Issues



Checking Out Some Alternative (Therapy) Routes



Exorcising CFS Symptoms with Sensible Exercise



Living and Working Well with Chronic Fatigue Syndrome



Setting Up a Healthy Daily Routine



Working When You Have CFS



CFS and Relationships: How to Stabilize the Rocking Boat



When Someone You Love Has Chronic Fatigue Syndrome



Leading a Child Through the CFS Minefield



Peering into the Future of CFS



The Part of Tens



Ten Famous People with CFS



Ten Drug-Free Ways to Fight Fatigue



Ten Common Myths About CFS



Ten Things to Avoid If You Have CFS



Ten Strategies to Enhance Your Life


Appendix: CFS Reference and Support Sources


Glossary


Index