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Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS/ME): the Facts - Michael Sharpe, Frankie Campling

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Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS/ME): the Facts - Michael Sharpe, Frankie Campling ... compassionate but practical guide to this illness based on the best available scientific evidence. It is jointly written by a sufferer and a physician, both of whom have had extensive experience of talking to and helping patients. The book guides the reader through all aspects of the illness including symptoms and diagnosis, the nature of and causes of CFS/ME, available treatments, and relevant research.

Newest Review: ... and myths about ME. At the begining there is a discussion of the many names that ME is and has been called and explanations ... more

... for the names. There is a description of fatigue and how it is very different from the kind of fatigue that most people experience from time to time. The reader is assured that although test results come back negative, they do have a real illness and one that should be taken seriously. Section 2 The Idea of Self Help, includes balancing rest and activity, appropriate exercise, improving sleep, pain, nutrition, concentration and employment. As there is currently no know cure for ME/CFS, the onus is very much ...more

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Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS/ME): the Facts - Michael Sharpe, Frankie Campling: The facts, at last! (401 words)
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Chronic Fatigue Syndrome The Facts By Frankie Campling and Michael Sharpe Oxford University Press Latest Edition 2000 Paperback 278 pages ISBN 0-19-263049-0 The Recommended Retail Price is £9-99 This book gives practical advice about ME/CFS, it is well written and easy to follow, with summaries at the end of each chapter. It is divided into three sections, which are further divided into chapters; Section 1 Chronic Fatigue It's Nature, Diagnosis and Treatment, includes chapters on what ME is, how it is diagnosed, associated conditions, research, treatment and myths about ME. At the begining there is a discussion of ... Read the complete review