Chronic Fatigue Syndrome: A Comprehensive Guide to Symptoms, Treatments, and Solving the Practical Problems of CFS [Paperback]

Gregg Charles Fisher (Author), Paul R. Cheney (Author), Nelson M. Gantz (Author), David C. Klonoff (Author), James M. Oleske (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: August 1, 1997

In this enlightening and compassionate guide, one of the foremost specialists in Chronic Fatigue Syndrome--himself a ten-year survivor of the disease--helps victims and their loved ones regain control of their lives. This updated edition includes new information about current medical treatments, related disorders, and strategies for living with the CFS.

Product Details

• Paperback: 256 pages
• Publisher: Grand Central Publishing; Rev Upd Su edition (August 1, 1997)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0446672688
• ISBN-13: 978-0446672689
• Product Dimensions: 5.2 x 0.6 x 8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 9.6 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 2.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,304,147 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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19 of 21 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Painfully insightful book by an author with CFIDS, April 12, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: Chronic Fatigue Syndrome: A Comprehensive Guide to Symptoms, Treatments, and Solving the Practical Problems of CFS (Paperback)

As a newly diagnosed person, this is one of the first books that I read. The explanation of CFIDS and general treatments available is well written. Author sites his specific symptoms and how it has affected his life, which at times is painful to read. My favorite chapters included the one on dealing with family and friends and the interview with the doctor from Massachusetts. This interview lends credibility to the disease and was concise. Happy reading!

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Woefully out of date, November 22, 2009

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Ana Muhandis - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Chronic Fatigue Syndrome: A Comprehensive Guide to Symptoms, Treatments, and Solving the Practical Problems of CFS (Paperback)

I bought the ebooks version of this, and was extremely disappointed to find it was a re-issue of a book last issued in 1989. The author's personal story is interesting, but the medical information is seriously outdated, and the tone is very depressing.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars CFIDS help book., October 23, 2001

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Jimmie Hathaway II (Antelope, CA United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (Paperback)

This is one of the better books on CFIDS.
It covers the Social Security appeal process so you know what to expect.
The book covers the author's experience and his wife's since 1982.
The book covers symptoms, diagnosis, understanding your illness, treatments, depression caused by CFIDS, coping, financial hardship, advice for friends and family. There is an interview with Anthony Komaroff, M.D.
In the Appendix covers where to go to get some help.