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 The Doctor s Guide To Chronic Fatigue Syndrome written by David S. Bell and published by Da Capo Press, Incorporated. This book was released on 1994-01-20 with total page 314 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Written by the nation's most recognized CFIDS' authority, this book is the definitive, up-to-date guide to the history, symptoms, effects, theories, treatment, continuing research, and recent advances on CFIDS. Now anyone touched by this devastating illness can have the solid information they need to understand, treat, and live with CFIDS.

Download or read book Understanding and Treating Chronic Fatigue written by Joel L. Young and published by Bloomsbury Publishing USA. This book was released on 2020-08-19 with total page 246 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Some doctors still think Chronic Fatigue Syndrome is a "fake" diagnosis. In this book, Joel Young, MD, presents the research, experience, and treatments that prove otherwise. Millions of Americans experience chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS), a continuous exhaustion and a feeling comparable to that of having just run a marathon when all they have done is a daily living task, such as taking a shower or getting dressed. Doctors don't have tests for CFS, and some think it's a faux or psychological disorder. Joel Young, MD, in this heavily researched book, explains why it is a true physical illness and how it may be treated. He details how he successfully treats the symptoms, which can include severe fatigue, "brain fog," chronic pain, and sleep problems. Unlike doctors who recommend exercise, supplements, or opioid medications, Young integrates such options as long-acting stimulants, meditation, and dietary changes to reduce fatigue, as well as non-opioid drugs, medical marijuana, and self-help options including yoga for the associated chronic pain.

Download or read book Fighting Fatigue written by Sue Pemberton and published by Hammersmith Press. This book was released on 2009 with total page 237 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This practical manual comes from a nationally recognised centre for the condition and is jointly written by health professionals and their patients. They give straightforward and specifci expert advice, accompanied by real life stories, on managing different aspects of everyday life that can affect energy and they show how to put this advice into practice. They understand the way fatigue affects concentration and therefore break their guidance into easy to follow steps that can be worked through at the reader's own pace.

Download or read book Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Treatment written by Erica F. Verrillo and published by Macmillan. This book was released on 1998-02-15 with total page 436 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Combining a self-help manual, personal histories of chronic fatigue sufferers and a dictionary of symptoms and treatments, this comprehensive volume details every facet of the disease and thoroughly discusses every treatment currently available--from diagnosis to symptoms to traditional and alternative therapies to support groups.

Download or read book Handbook of Chronic Fatigue Syndrome written by Leonard A. Jason and published by Wiley. This book was released on 2003-06-26 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Complete Coverage of chronic fatigue syndrome The Handbook of Chronic Fatigue Syndrome provides authoritative coverage of Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS). A leading group of international contributors present up-to-date information and guidance to improve the understanding, proper identification, and treatment of this debilitating disease. The handbook's comprehensive, multidisciplinary format draws on the medical, as well as mental health-related, aspects of CFS, including: History, diagnosis, and classification Phenomenology Symptomatology Assessment Treatment and intervention Pediatric and community issues Topics covered include complexity of diagnosis, social effects of chronic disorders, and a variety of treatment techniques, including phase-based therapy, cognitive-behavioral therapies, exercise therapy, and nutritional approaches. An insightful and unique resource, the Handbook of Chronic Fatigue Syndrome is an enlightening book for all mental health professionals, including psychologists, social workers, and counselors, as well as medical personnel, such as nurses, physicians, and physical-occupational therapists.

Download or read book Diagnosis and Treatment of Chronic Fatigue Syndrome and Myalgic Encephalitis written by Sarah Myhill and published by Chelsea Green Publishing. This book was released on 2018 with total page 434 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Original edition published in 2017 by Hammersmith Books, London, United Kingdom"--T.p. verso.

Download or read book Pediatric Chronic Fatigue Syndrome written by Kenny De Meirleir and published by CRC Press. This book was released on 2007-02-07 with total page 146 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Help young CFS sufferers cope with this debilitating illness Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS) is a debilitating illness that can have devastating effects for those afflicted, especially children and adolescents. Pediatric Chronic Fatigue Syndrome discusses this growing problem and its many facets in depth, including the mounting prevalence of incidents in the population and detailed explanations of diagnostic criteria. Case studies are provided to illustrate the issues those afflicted with CFS face, such as increasing isolation, decreasing school attendance, the length of time it typically takes to get diagnosed, and the impact on leisure activities. Current criteria for CFS were designed for use in adults, with few studies done on assessing how appropriate these criteria are for children and adolescents. Pediatric Chronic Fatigue Syndrome provides the criteria for first-time diagnosis of pediatric CFS and includes practical recommendations developed by the International Association of Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Pediatric Case Definition Working Group. This book closely examines the potential impact that Chronic Fatigue Syndrome has on child and adolescent functioning, psychological factors, social factors, and the suffering endured from symptoms. Guidelines are provided on ways ME-CFS (Myalgic Encephalomyelitis/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome) can be addressed in primary practice. Topics in Pediatric Chronic Fatigue Syndrome include: ME/CFS CACFS (Chronic Fatigues Syndrome in Children and Adolescents) the common problem of Munchausen-by-proxy research on the psychosocial, family, and physical functioning comparing children and adolescents with CFS and those without CFS using theory in clinical practice guidelines on how ME/CFS can be addressed in primary practice overview of CFS aspects for healthcare professionals who may be called on to diagnose or treat the illness and more Pediatric Chronic Fatigue Syndrome is timely, important information for health professionals, researchers, counselors, caregivers, parents of children and adolescents with CFS, and patients with CFS.

Download or read book Human Fatigue Risk Management written by Susan L. Murray and published by Academic Press. This book was released on 2016-06-23 with total page 284 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Human Fatigue Risk Management: Improving Safety in the Chemical Processing Industry teaches users everything they need to know to mitigate the risk of fatigued workers in a plant or refinery. As human fatigue has been directly linked to several major disasters, the book explores the API RP 755 guidelines that were released to reduce these types of incidents. This book will help users follow API RP 755 and/or implement a fatigue risk management system in their organization. Susan Murray, a recognized expert in the field of sleep deprivation and its relation to high hazard industries, has written this book to be useful for HSE managers, plant and project managers, occupational safety professionals, and engineers and managers in the chemical processing industry. As scheduling of shifts is an important factor in reducing fatigue and accident rates, users will learn the benefits of more frequent staff rotation and how to implement an ideal scheduling plan. The book goes beyond API RP 755, offering more detailed understanding of why certain measures for managing fatigue are beneficial to a company, including examples of how theory can be put into practice. It is a simple, digestible book for managers who are interested in addressing human factor issues at their workplace in order to raise safety standards. Covers sleep, sleep disorders, and the consequences of fatigue as related to high-hazard industries Helps improve safety standards at the plant level Provides information on how to comply with API RP 755 and related OSHA 29CFR1910 articles Relates fatigue and human performance to accidents, helping readers make a case for implementing a human fatigue risk management policy, which, in turn, prevents loss of property and life

Download or read book Decode Your Fatigue written by Alex Howard and published by Hay House, Inc. This book was released on 2021-10-12 with total page 274 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A practical guide to overcoming chronic fatigue, adrenaline fatigue syndrome and chronic low energy, by a renowned health expert. Get to the root cause of your chronic fatigue diagnosis and discover a clinically proven 12-step plan to healing, recovery and transformation. Living with fatigue can feel hopeless and confusing, with traditional medical approaches focusing on managing symptoms rather than understanding and addressing underlying causes. But healing is possible when you learn to decode your fatigue and apply the right interventions, in the right sequence, at the right time. After suffering from chronic fatigue for seven years, renowned health expert Alex Howard founded one of the world's leading clinics specializing in fatigue, and has dedicated over 20 years to understanding this condition. This book will guide you through a clinically proven methodology to help you to: · Understand the underlying factors that cause fatigue · Discover the key steps to increasing your energy sustainably · Map out your personalized plan for recovery This revolutionary 12-step approach will not only help you to decode your fatigue, but also start to create your own path to healing and transformation.

Download or read book Cognitive Behavioural Therapy for Chronic Fatigue Syndrome written by Philip Kinsella and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2020-09-11 with total page 284 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Chronic fatigue syndrome is a common and disabling condition characterised by fatigue, muscle pain, sleep disturbances and other physical and psychological symptoms that cause a considerable amount of distress and suffering. This book provides a practical guide for clinicians on how to treat chronic fatigue syndrome using cognitive behaviour therapy approaches. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy for Chronic Fatigue Syndrome attempts to make sense of the illness, and describes how cognitive behavioural therapy can help patients by working with their environment, emotions, and behaviour to improve their physical condition. Topics covered include: principles of cognitive behavioural therapy assessing patients with chronic fatigue syndrome helping patients with emotional issues and other maintenance factors using cognitive behavioural therapy alongside other approaches. Aimed at practitioners, this book will provide essential guidance for cognitive behavioural therapists, physiotherapists, occupational therapists, and other clinicians who work in this rapidly expanding field.

Download or read book 50 Things You Should Know About the Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Epidemic written by Neenyah Ostrom and published by Macmillan. This book was released on 1993-02-15 with total page 180 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In the first book to give all the facts on the worst medical crisis of our time--which has already stricken 12 million Americans--the author of What Really Killed Gilda Radner? probes the facts and answers questions about the misunderstood syndrome called the Yuppie Flu, Epstein-Barr Syndrome--and "AIDS minor". Exclusive update for this edition.

Download or read book Mayo Clinic Guide to Fibromyalgia written by Andy Abril and published by Mayo Clinic Press. This book was released on 2019-09-24 with total page 274 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Called the “invisible disease,” fibromyalgia is estimated to impact more than 10 million Americans. And yet, so much is still misunderstood about this chronic disorder. Mayo Clinic Guide to Fibromyalgia is an invaluable resource for understanding fibromyalgia and its debilitating symptoms. Those living with fibromyalgia know it is an invasive disorder, one that can cause overwhelming fatigue, joint stiffness, sleep problems, migraines, digestive problems, and troubles with memory and concentration, a symptom so common it is often referred to as “fibrofog.” While it's believed that humans have suffered from fibromyalgia for hundreds, even thousands, of years, a delay in medical research means many people living with fibromyalgia are still in the dark, confused by their symptoms and what causes the painful disorder. By drawing upon decades of advanced research in studying and treating fibromyalgia, Mayo Clinic Guide to Fibromyalgia combines anecdotes from real cases with expertise from Mayo Clinic’s rheumatology and chronic pain experts to provide an all-encompassing guide for understanding one of the most common chronic illnesses affecting Americans today. This book also offers reasonable, proven strategies—like worksheets to help readers craft a personalized daily plan—for managing common fibromyalgia symptoms, while serving as a comforting guide for those who may feel alone in their journey with fibromyalgia. This book breaks down what fibromyalgia is—and isn’t—in 4 separate sections: · Section 1 introduces fibromyalgia, the history and modern discoveries of fibromyalgia research, as well as common myths and misconceptions associated with the condition · Section 2 outlines the different treatment options available to those who suffer from fibromyalgia, including prescription medications, therapies, and forms of integrative medicine · Section 3 offers helpful tips for managing—and improving—chronic pain through diet, exercise, sleep, and stress management · Finally, Section 4 explains how to find guidance and support from your family, friends, and physicians to help you live a life unhindered by fibromyalgia If you’re struggling to advance past your painful fibromyalgia symptoms, get the book Publisher’s Weekly described as “the first [book] a newly diagnosed patient should consult.”

Download or read book Living with Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Understanding Managing and Thriving written by Cathy Rudd and published by Richards Education. This book was released on with total page 130 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Explore the complexities of Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS) with 'Living with Chronic Fatigue Syndrome: Understanding, Managing, and Thriving.' This comprehensive guide delves into every aspect of CFS, from its historical roots and diagnostic challenges to the latest research and innovative treatments. Discover practical strategies for managing daily life, coping with the emotional impact, and building a supportive network. Each chapter offers in-depth insights, personal stories, and expert advice to help patients, caregivers, and healthcare professionals navigate the often misunderstood world of CFS. Whether you're newly diagnosed or have been living with CFS for years, this book provides the knowledge and tools to thrive despite the limitations. Join us in shedding light on CFS and advocating for a future filled with hope and progress.

Download or read book Burnout Fatigue Exhaustion written by Sighard Neckel and published by Springer. This book was released on 2017-06-19 with total page 311 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This interdisciplinary book explores both the connections and the tensions between sociological, psychological, and biological theories of exhaustion. It examines how the prevalence of exhaustion – both as an individual experience and as a broader socio-cultural phenomenon – is manifest in the epidemic rise of burnout, depression, and chronic fatigue. It provides innovative analyses of the complex interplay between the processes involved in the production of mental health diagnoses, socio-cultural transformations, and subjective illness experiences. Using many of the existing ideologically charged exhaustion theories as case studies, the authors investigate how individual discomfort and wider social dynamics are interrelated. Covering a broad range of topics, this book will appeal to those working in the fields of psychology, sociology, medicine, psychiatry, literature, and history.

Download or read book The Nightingale Research Foundation Review of the Clinical and Scientific Basis of Myalgic Encephalomyelitis chronic Fatigue Syndrome written by Byron M. Hyde and published by . This book was released on 1992 with total page 760 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Hope and Help for Chronic Fatigue Syndrome and Fibromyalgia written by Alison C. Bested and published by Cumberland House. This book was released on 2006 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This work is designed to educate patients suffering from CFS/FM about their illnesses and to teach them coping skills that will improve their quality of life.