[.uk] Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Treatment: A Treatment Guide ... (ISBN 0312180667)

I refer constantly to this best book on CFIDS:
If you buy just one book on CFIDS, make it this one. The authors cover just about every CFIDS symptom imaginable along with suggested treatments and the treatments' pros and cons. Added bonuses include a cataloging of medications and natural remedies used to treat CFIDS with notes on possible side effects. I found discussions of even my wackiest symptoms, those I thought no one could ever possibly understand (including the "sensory storm" which a previous reviewer mentions). The authors are CFIDS sufferers themselves, so reading the book is like talking to an extra-knowledgeable and empathetic friend. As a previous reviewer mentioned, this impressively researched and thorough book is a great one to bring along to the doctor.

The book about ME I refer to more than any other:
It's just so good. This book has case studies of people with ME (although it unfortunately uses the term 'CFIDS' make no mistake this is a book about Myalgic Encephalomyelitis), it details the history of the illness, has an extremely in-depth discussion of symptoms cross referenced with treatment information, sections on food issues and avoiding chemicals in the home, sections on pharmaceuticals as well as other treatments from acupuncture to vitamins, tips on coping with ME emotionally and just about everything else you could think of as well! The authors are both long-term ME sufferers and they say they tried to make this book the resource they wish they'd had years ago. Some of my friends and I refer to this book as the ME Bible it's just so useful (It's second only to Dr Hyde's M.E. textbook). I'm always referring back to it when I get a new symptom or a new medication. It is just brilliant; I couldn't say enough good things! It has helped me out so many times - my copy is very ratty looking! Everything is so well organized and it has a perfect balance between making complicated medical information understandable but not making it feel dumbed down at all. It also has a really great bit about how we need to stop talking about `fatigue' too. The fact it doesn't ever really mention the severely affected is the one thing that lets this book down, it's fantastic in every other way but it just doesn't tell you how to deal with severe symptoms or illness at all really. It's an enormous omission. But apart from that, excellent! Buy this book:)

I refer constantly to this best book on CFIDS:
If you buy just one book on CFIDS, make it this one. The authors cover just about every CFIDS symptom imaginable along with suggested treatments and the treatments' pros and cons. Added bonuses include a cataloging of medications and natural remedies used to treat CFIDS with notes on possible side effects. I found discussions of even my wackiest symptoms, those I thought no one could ever possibly understand (including the "sensory storm" which a previous reviewer mentions). The authors are CFIDS sufferers themselves, so reading the book is like talking to an extra-knowledgeable and empathetic friend. As a previous reviewer mentioned, this impressively researched and thorough book is a great one to bring along to the doctor.

An updated version or new edition is needed...:
This book is great and should be part of your CFS library. However, it was published in 1998, a new edition needs to come with upated information. There is plenty of revised and new information that has occured with CFS in the last 7 years.

Excellent Source:
This is a detailed, concise guide to CFS. Very useful in explaining all of the symptoms, and includes both pharmaceutical and herbal treatments. If you believe you are suffering from chronic fatigue, this book will answer the questions you have.