Download or read book The Journey Through M E Chronic Fatigue Syndrome written by Janet Hurrell and published by Authorhouse UK. This book was released on 2006-08-30 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 18 years of experience and research has gone into this unique, compact and very comprehensive reference guide, comprising over 200 topics. It is easy to read, low-tech, practical and very motivating! The A-Z format makes it very easy to use and you will love the large, clear print. This new book The Journey through M.E.-Chronic Fatigue Syndrome is an important up-date on Janet's first book, A Helping Hand through M.E.- Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, attracting such comments as: 'An excellent book' 'Clear, common sense approach' 'It is my bible - I keep it by my bed' 'You do make easy reading' 'It is the best book I have ever read - it is the only one I can understand' 'It feels like she's with you all the way' 'I can just dip into it' This book aided the author's own recovery: now it's your turn!

Download or read book Doctor with M E written by K. N. Hng and published by . This book was released on 2019-04-25 with total page 116 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Join Dr. Hng on her tragic and eye-opening journey with Myalgic Encephalomyelitis. Her engaging account provides valuable insight into this misunderstood disease. She follows her story with important information on definitions and treatments, touching on the controversy that mars this field. With humanity, wit, and links to a variety of resources, this little book is the ideal launch pad for health care professionals learning about ME. "Heartbreaking... vivid imagery... Your story will enlighten many who question the existence of ME." Dr. S. Chauwan, Consultant Neurologist. "For the first time I feel like this is a serious illness." Dr Deepak Nama, Consultant Respiratory and Acute Medicine. "The fact that Dr. Hng had to suffer for so long before being diagnosed is a serious reflection on current medical education in the UK." Dr. Nigel Speight, Consultant Paediatrician and ME specialist.

Download or read book I Am Your Book written by Charlotte Jones and published by Balboa Press. This book was released on 2019-07-11 with total page 225 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: “If words have the power to heal, this book is the perfect medicine” (Alex Howard). “Honest and heartfelt poetry, telling a story that needs to be heard” (Steven Camden, Polarbear). This beautiful book takes you on a poetic journey through the wilderness of CFS/ME/Fibromyalgia. Each poem is a little window into her soul. Charlotte Jones bares all in this inspirational story of hope and healing. These poems not only cover the pain and despair of living with such a debilitating illness but also highlight the joy, love, peace, and acceptance she finds along the way. When dealing with extreme emotions, words repeat rhythmically in Charlotte’s head over and over, until she releases them onto the page in the form of poetry. This has resulted in a raw, heartwarmingly honest, and sometimes humorous insight into the life of someone with CFS/ME/Fibromyalgia. By sharing her story, Charlotte hopes to help tackle the loneliness of those in its grasp, give those around them an insight into their journey, and raise awareness of the illness. “I laughed out loud and had tears streaming down my face all at the same time.” “I felt so connected to it.” “At last, a book that really helped me understand.” “A beautiful read, capturing the daily life of CFS/ME and Fibromyalgia with passion and honesty.” “A courageous book, written from the soul.”

Download or read book Chronic Fatigue Syndrome written by Patrick Englebienne and published by CRC Press. This book was released on 2002-02-27 with total page 317 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS) is a complex, debilitating disorder, yet few current scientific biomedical books are available on the subject. The nonspecific symptoms, lack of diagnostic tests, and uncertainty as to the cause or causes of CFS make the disease that much more baffling. Chronic Fatigue Syndrome: A Biological Approach represents a monu

Download or read book Beyond Myalgic Encephalomyelitis Chronic Fatigue Syndrome written by Institute of Medicine and published by National Academies Press. This book was released on 2015-03-16 with total page 251 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Myalgic encephalomyelitis (ME) and chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS) are serious, debilitating conditions that affect millions of people in the United States and around the world. ME/CFS can cause significant impairment and disability. Despite substantial efforts by researchers to better understand ME/CFS, there is no known cause or effective treatment. Diagnosing the disease remains a challenge, and patients often struggle with their illness for years before an identification is made. Some health care providers have been skeptical about the serious physiological - rather than psychological - nature of the illness. Once diagnosed, patients often complain of receiving hostility from their health care provider as well as being subjected to treatment strategies that exacerbate their symptoms. Beyond Myalgic Encephalomyelitis/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome proposes new diagnostic clinical criteria for ME/CFS and a new term for the illness - systemic exertion intolerance disease(SEID). According to this report, the term myalgic encephalomyelitis does not accurately describe this illness, and the term chronic fatigue syndrome can result in trivialization and stigmatization for patients afflicted with this illness. Beyond Myalgic Encephalomyelitis/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome stresses that SEID is a medical - not a psychiatric or psychological - illness. This report lists the major symptoms of SEID and recommends a diagnostic process.One of the report's most important conclusions is that a thorough history, physical examination, and targeted work-up are necessary and often sufficient for diagnosis. The new criteria will allow a large percentage of undiagnosed patients to receive an accurate diagnosis and appropriate care. Beyond Myalgic Encephalomyelitis/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome will be a valuable resource to promote the prompt diagnosis of patients with this complex, multisystem, and often devastating disorder; enhance public understanding; and provide a firm foundation for future improvements in diagnosis and treatment.

Download or read book Longing to Live written by Margaret Lambert and published by . This book was released on 2014-01-26 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Living Lightly written by Jenny Light and published by John Hunt Publishing. This book was released on 2015-12-11 with total page 155 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An autobiographical, self-help guide for people with Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (M.E.). This is a light-hearted reflection on the lessons to learnt from the condition and teaches clear techniques on self-healing, breathing techniques, meditation, personal growth, affirmation, positive thinking, supplements and raw-food diet to recover full health.

Download or read book Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Your Route to Recovery written by Lauren Windas and published by Yellow Kite. This book was released on 2023-05-04 with total page 292 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 'A brilliantly comprehensive book, packed with genuinely helpful information to assist all those needing to heal.' -- Liz Earle MBE With expertise from both a patient and practitioner perspective, this is your go-to toolkit for all things Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS) / ME. Over 17 million people worldwide live with CFS, 250,000 of which live in the UK, and Lauren Windas knows the feeling of being a medical enigma all too well after becoming unwell with CFS whilst at university. Ever since, she has devoted herself to reclaiming her health and now lives a full life, having gained expertise in this area after recovering from this mysterious, debilitating illness. Now a nutritionist and naturopath, Lauren works in her clinic to help others with CFS, inspiring hope and providing solutions to lift the fog and light the way. This is the book that Lauren wishes she had at her fingertips during her own health journey. Written in a CFS-user-friendly format, she contextualises what we know so far about CFS and how to get well by: 1. Recounting her own health and recovery journey. 2. Simplifying the science of what CFS is and how it affects the body, alongside an in-depth look at the symptoms and causes. 3. Outlining the road to recovery, comprising of nutritional advice, testing, recipes and lifestyle tools and strategies, providing patient case studies and clinical expertise This is a highly accessible and practical evidence-based guide for anyone living with CFS/ME/long covid, loved ones of those affected and medical and healthcare professionals seeking to expand their knowledge. She covers everything from energy management and exercise to sleep, stress and your mindset - empowering you with the belief that recovery is possible. 'As a previous CFS sufferer myself, Lauren has covered everything in this book to give readers the best chance of finding their own path to recovery.' -- Healthy Living James

Download or read book HELP ME What I Wish Families Knew About ME CFS written by Dr Cherla Meisterman Lisw, PhD and published by . This book was released on 2020-05-28 with total page 226 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: HELP ME! What I Wish Families Knew About ME/CFS, subtitled, MYALGIC ENCEPHALOMYELITIS (ME) Also Known As: CHRONIC FATIGUE SYNDROME by Rebecca Susan Culbertson, MSW/LISW. Foreword by Dr. Cherla Meisterman, PhD, LISW. HELP ME! This book pleads for families, partners and friends to educate themselves about this horrific illness that literally rips families apart. Divorce rates are over 75% for couples when a spouse has been diagnosed with ME/CFS. A frightening statistic. This book is written for those who have been diagnosed with Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS), Myalgic Encephalomyelitis (ME), Fibromyalgia, or any other chronic debilitating disease. It is written for those who are in limbo, suffering still without a diagnosis, and this book is also written to educate families and friends of persons with ME/CFS. This book will help you learn how to maintain your dignity while dealing with doctors who doubt your illness. You will discover self reporting charts later in this book for use with family, physicians, employers and others. It is difficult to maintain your self confidence if persons in your life do not understand the current state of your functioning. It is of vital importance to educate those around you, when you are able. This book can be a tool to that end. The book provides information about when and how to apply for disability insurance you certainly deserve. Are you watching your former financial security implode right before your eyes? Learn how to deal with creditors and how to manage financial debt with less stress. The book will teach you techniques that the author has used in her Family Therapy Practice with patients in living lives of positivity, seeking happiness, and practicing humility. Learn methods of living with ME/CFS while still setting life goals to realistically achieve your dreams. And importantly, the book is written from the viewpoint of having been diagnosed with ME/CFS herself, and then filtered through her professional perspective as a psychotherapist. Michael McVicker a Prevention Specialist and Family Therapist, concludes this book, (in Chapter 26) with THE IMPORTANCE OF HAVING A PERSONAL SUPPORT SYSTEM. Michael uses true life storytelling mixed with humor to inform families from his section titled, A VIEW FROM THE SIDELINE. He tells his story from watching (at times helplessly) and supporting his spouse, the author of this book, through the misery this illness brings. He also writes through the lens of being a stepfather to their two teenage sons, and watching their ascent into adulthood. He deals with topics not currently addressed in other ME/CFS literature currently available, including sex and intimacy. Divorce is seldom the most ecological solution to this real life crisis. Divorce only exacerbates the familial problems. Dr. Cherla Meisterman, PhD, LISW, (Dr. Cherla's Musings, Chapter 18) offers methods of treating patients with ME/CFS, and attempts to invite other professional therapists to join her in treating this very needy population. With divorce rates so high, questions arise about why more ME/CFS patients do not seek psychotherapy treatment. To me, as a ME/CFS sufferer, it is very clear. Treatment is financially prohibitive, and more importantly persons with this diagnosis have been told verbally and nonverbally, over and over "it's all in your head". So why would any ME/CFS patient want to go to psychotherapy? ("Why go and prove the wrong headed physicians correct - "it's all in my head"?) If the patient is supported by his or her partner, and if the patient feels believed that their illness is real, then psychotherapy may become an option that could potentially save relationships and lower divorce rates. Dr. Cherla addresses how to go about selecting the best therapist for you, and things to consider prior to making that phone call. There are worksheets included for your written expression, and for use with physicians, family members, and others.

Download or read book Why Me written by Alex Howard and published by . This book was released on 2015-02 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A chronicle of Alex Howard's seven-year journey with M.E. - also known as Chronic Fatigue Syndrome. This updated second edition includes Alex's experiences since the first edition of Why M.E. was published, most crucially his adventure setting up the Optimum Health Clinic, an award-winning clinic specialising in M.E., which has since treated over 5,000 patients.

Download or read book I m Not Crazy I m Just a Little Unwell written by Leigh Hatcher and published by . This book was released on 2005 with total page 119 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: One day in January 1998, Leigh Hatcher lay down for a ten minute afternoon nap and woke two hours later feeling as if he'd been run over by a truck. Without warning, he'd plunged into a health crisis that was as devastating as it was mysterious. One of Australia's best-known television journalists vanished overnight from people's TV screens. He fell into a wilderness of pain, exhaustion and confustion that defied medical diagnosis. Finally, after a year, the verdict came in: chronc fatigue syndrome, or CFS. An illness that many said didn't really exist at all. In this passionate account, Leigh Hatcher describes the acute physical suffering and huge personal losses of his battle with chronic fatigue. He speaks frankly about the hurt and betrayal he felt when people questioned whether the illness was 'all in his mind'. He reveals the reserves of personal strength and faith that guided his way through the wilderness and taught him invaluable new lessons about life. And he details the thrilling discovery that unlocked his health once again. Leigh's story will bring comfort to all those suffering with CFS, and will show others how to accept, love, and support anyone who is wrestling with this 'multi-headed beast'.

Download or read book M E and Me written by K. N. Hng and published by . This book was released on 2019-04-26 with total page 116 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: What happens when a doctor gets Myalgic Encephalomyelitis / Chronic Fatigue Syndrome? Join this British doctor on her heart-wrenching and eye-opening journey. "One night shift, I just couldn't drag myself off the chair in the office. My whole body had turned to lead.""HEARTBREAKING... VIVID IMAGERY... Your story will enlighten many who question the existence of ME." Dr. Suresh Chauwan, Consultant Neurologist. "For the first time I feel like this is a serious illness." Dr. Deepak Nama, Consultant Respiratory and Acute Medicine.With humanity, wit, and links to a variety of resources, this little book is the ideal launch pad for health care professionals learning about ME. VALUABLE INSIGHT. MISUNDERSTOOD ILLNESS.

Download or read book Nothing Short of a Miracle written by Nelma Jean Bryson and published by Booklocker.Com Incorporated. This book was released on 2005-11-01 with total page 76 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Nothing Short of a Miracle is the medical and spiritual journey of Nelma Jean Bryson through over thirty years of physical, mental, and emotional turmoil that led to a new knowledge, health, and enlightenment of her body, mind, and spirit.

Download or read book Plague written by Kent Heckenlively and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2017-02-21 with total page 604 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: On July 22, 2009, a special meeting was held with twenty-four leading scientists at the National Institutes of Health to discuss early findings that a newly discovered retrovirus was linked to chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS), prostate cancer, lymphoma, and eventually neurodevelopmental disorders in children. When Dr. Judy Mikovits finished her presentation the room was silent for a moment, then one of the scientists said, “Oh my God!” The resulting investigation would be like no other in science. For Dr. Mikovits, a twenty-year veteran of the National Cancer Institute, this was the midpoint of a five-year journey that would start with the founding of the Whittemore-Peterson Institute for Neuro-Immune Disease at the University of Nevada, Reno, and end with her as a witness for the federal government against her former employer, Harvey Whittemore, for illegal campaign contributions to Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid. On this journey Dr. Mikovits would face the scientific prejudices against CFS, wander into the minefield that is autism, and through it all struggle to maintain her faith in God and the profession to which she had dedicated her life. This is a story for anybody interested in the peril and promise of science at the very highest levels in our country.

Download or read book A Will to Survive written by Lisa Eva Gold and published by Booksurge Publishing. This book was released on 2008-06-03 with total page 62 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Heal with your mind, love with your heart."

Download or read book Longing to Live written by Margaret Therese Lambert and published by Bookpal. This book was released on 2013 with total page 176 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book offers a perspective on chronic illness that is gentle, thoughtful and hopeful. It will interest Chronic Fatigue Syndrome and Fibromyalgia sufferers and their carers. For health professionals early or later on their professional journey, Longing to Live offers insight into the suffering of chronic illness and the importance of autonomy for sufferers in contributing to their healing.

Download or read book I Have Fibromyalgia Chronic Fatigue Syndrome But It Doesn t Have Me a Memoir written by Chantal K. Hoey-Sanders and published by . This book was released on 2011 with total page 200 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: You are not alone, you can change your life and reverse this highly frustrating, emotionally confusing, very often unrecognized "invisible" illness, Fibromyalgia and Chronic Fatigue Syndrome. Chantal's book will bring you hope, insightful tips and positive results.