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.
