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Chronic fatigue conditions are among the most frustrating, variable, and stigmatized illnesses, which is why they remain so poorly understood. The disease ME/CFS affects approximately 17 million people worldwide. The medical community still cannot explain why certain individuals develop chronic fatigue conditions, and unfortunately, there are few effective treatments. While many with ME/CFS can live a relatively normal life, a significant minority have symptoms so severe that they are confined to the home or even bedridden, with suicide rates far above the national average.
The book "Living with ME and Chronic Fatigue Syndrome," by consultant rheumatologist Dr. Gerald Coakley and occupational therapist Beverly Knops, is a necessary, well-documented guide for individuals suffering from ME/CFS - as well as for their friends and family - providing 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 well-being
- The importance of a balanced, nutritious diet in managing your symptoms
- Post-Viral Fatigue Syndrome (PVFS) and other related fatigue conditions
- Advice for caregivers and questions you can ask your doctor
- Life after ME/CFS
This essential, concise book, with empowering patient stories that give hope, will equip readers with the knowledge, strategies, and support to navigate and manage this challenging condition.
Pages: 240, Dimensions: 12.9x12.9cm
Manufacturer
- Publisher
- Penguin
- Language
- English
- Cover
- Soft
- Number of Pages
- 240
- Release Date
- 29/11/2022
- Publication Date
- 2022
- Dimensions
- 14x21 cm
- Series
- -
- ISBN-13
- 9780241557211
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