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Chronic Fatigue Syndrome For Dummies

Chronic Fatigue Syndrome For Dummies


By Susan R. Lisman, M.D., Karla Dougherty

ISBN: 978-0-470-11772-9
Format: Paper
Pages: 384 Pages
Pub. Date: April 2007

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Introduction.

Part I: Recognizing and Taking Steps Toward Treating Chronic Fatigue Syndrome.

Chapter 1: Dipping into Chronic Fatigue Syndrome: Symptoms, Causes, and Treatments.

Chapter 2: Gauging Your Symptoms: CFS Is More Than Being Tired.

Chapter 3: Looking At the Possible Causes: Where Does CFS Come From?

Chapter 4: Finding Comfort in Numbers: You’re Not Alone.

Part II: Teaming Up with Treatment Professionals.

Chapter 5: Tracking Down the Best Doctor for You.

Chapter 6: Working with Your Doctor to Sort Out Your Symptoms.

Chapter 7: Crafting Your Medical Treatment Plan.

Chapter 8: Handling Your Emotional and Psychological Issues.

Chapter 9: Checking Out Some Alternative (Therapy) Routes.

Chapter 10: Exorcising CFS Symptoms with Sensible Exercise.

Part III: Living and Working Well

with Chronic Fatigue Syndrome.

Chapter 11: Setting Up a Healthy Daily Routine.

Chapter 12: Working When You Have CFS.

Chapter 13: CFS and Relationships: How to Stabilize the Rocking Boat.

Chapter 14: When Someone You Love Has Chronic Fatigue Syndrome.

Chapter 15: Leading a Child Through the CFS Minefield.

Chapter 16: Peering into the Future of CFS.

Part IV: The Part of Tens.

Chapter 17: Ten Famous People with CFS.

Chapter 18: Ten Drug-Free Ways to Fight Fatigue.

Chapter 19: Ten Common Myths About CFS.

Chapter 20: Ten Things to Avoid If You Have CFS.

Chapter 21: Ten Strategies to Enhance Your Life.

Appendix: CFS Reference and Support Sources.

Glossary.

Index.

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