Chronic Fatigue Syndrome [Hardcover]

Jesse Stoff M.D. (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: November 19, 1988

Difficult to diagnose, impossible to "cure," Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS) appears to be a modern medical nightmare-come-true for a growing number of victims. A disorder known by names ranging from "Raggedy Ann Syndrome" to Chronic Epstein-Barr Virus disease, CFS strikes with the following devastating symptoms:

Extreme weakness and exhaustion

Persistent apathy and depression

Memory loss

Impaired concentration

Recurrent achiness, low-grade fever, swollen glands

Exaggerated allergic reactions

Hypoglycemia

Aggravation of preexisting conditions

Susceptibility to secondary illness

Now there is hope for CFS sufferers. Jesse A. Stoff, M.D., has helped hundreds of CFS patients such as Charles R. Pellegrino, Ph.D., to achieve apparently permanent remission of the syndrome with a comprehensive program aimed at strengthening the immune system. Chronic Fatigue Syndrome: The Hidden Epidemic is a combination of Dr. Stoff's advice and Charles Pellegrino's example as an "exceptional patient." It points the way for CFS sufferers to achieve a true healing of body and mind.

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Editorial Reviews

From Publishers Weekly

Starting with an impaired immune system, Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS), we're shown here, poses a diagnostic dilemma because of its multilevel combination of symptomsarthritis, mononucleosis, anemia and extreme tiredness, often accompanied by depression and erosion of the will. According to Stoff, a Massachusetts viral-infection specialist, the complexity of CFS (previously called Epstein-Barr virus) demands a comprehensive, holistic approach to diagnosis and treatment. Following a semi-technical section on CFS's pathology, Stoff and Pellegrino provide guidelines for both physicians and patients. Stoff claims his therapy has been effective with his patients, among them coauthor, friend and astrobiologist Pellegrino. Stoff uses not only traditional drugs, nutrition and exercise, but non-traditional techniques as well, such as vitamins, homeopathy and affirmative mental exercises (including visualization) that are designed to fortify the will and the immune system. The authors make accessible to lay readers a complex medical problem and offer realistic hope to CFS sufferers. Author tour.
Copyright 1988 Reed Business Information, Inc.

From Library Journal

Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (formerly called Chronic Epstein-Barr Virus Disease) is an affliction whose symptoms include severe fatigue and flu. The disease has just recently been defined, and its incidence is on the rise. Stoff, a specialist in deep viral infections, discusses the disease, its symptoms, and the virus that causes it and presents a new treatment using traditional and experimental therapies. Entries from the diary of a patient helped by this program are an integral part of the text. Visualization techniques are used to focus the immune system on destroying the viruses, and recipes are provided for the program's recommended diet. For larger health collections only.Robert Schmid, L.R.C., Univ. of Health Sciences/Chicago Medical Sch., North Chicago
Copyright 1989 Reed Business Information, Inc.

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Product Details

• Hardcover: 304 pages
• Publisher: Random House; 1st edition (November 19, 1988)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0394569563
• ISBN-13: 978-0394569567
• Product Dimensions: 9.2 x 5.8 x 1.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,498,805 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

Customer Reviews

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16 of 16 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars This book was a tremendous help, January 23, 2001

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Suzanne Allain - See all my reviews

This review is from: Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (Paperback)

I was diagnosed with Epstein-Barr 6 years ago at the age of 22. My doctor told me to go home and get some rest. I had no idea what to do to rebuild my immune system. My future mother-in-law sent me the book, and I immediately began following the suggestions about diet, sleep, etc. I called 1800solstice and ordered the vitamin/herb supplements and homeopathic remedies Dr. Stoff had formulated specifically for CFS patients. Within 3 months I felt better than I had in years.

I recommend this book to anyone who is suffering from CFS, fibromyalgia, Candida, or any other immune deficiency disease.

10 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A must read for those with questions about Chronic Fatigue., January 13, 2001

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"luckeylitl" (Centerville, GA United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (Paperback)

I have been diagnosed with CFIDS for over ten years and I promise you that no other publication comes close to informing the reader with more accurate and detailed information. I myself was a human "guinea pig" for doctors in my area who just couldn't seem to understand all the changes that my body was undergoing. I truly am pleased that Dr. Stoff can deliver such a straightforward idea of the private suffering and ridicule that those of us who are diagnosed go through, while explaining the unknown changes that take place in our bodies that seem to defy medical explaination by "experts". This is a must read for all those who are newly diagnosed or know someone close to them that is diagnosed.

18 of 21 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Endorsed by the Institute of Anti-Aging and Longevity, July 14, 2001

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Wesley V. Kikuchi (Carson City, Nevada United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (Paperback)

Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, the Hidden Epidemic is an amazing book. Initially, it can be difficult to get through the first two chapters, but a real gem of a book with anyone dealing with Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, Epstein Barr Virus, Cytomeglovirus, HHV-6, Fibromyalgia and Environmental Toxins. We have been using the advice from Dr. Jesse Stoff for years at the Institute of Anti-Aging and Longevity in Carson City, Nevada because we believe that Dr. Stoff is correct in the belief that the body can heal itself through it's own immune system when dealing with the five issues that weaken the immune system called the P.I.T.T.S. which stands for Poor Nutrition, Infection, Toxins, Trauma and Stress. We have been applying the protocals from Dr. Stoff with excellent results. This book is a godsend from Dr. Stoff. It really goes into detail of the hows and whys of Chronic Fatigue Syndrome and how to put it into remission with your own immune system. Dr. Stoff give excellent protocals to help the patient and the book gives 80 per cent of his treatments, but if you combine this book with his lastest one called The Prostate Miracle on cancer you have an excellent outline of what to do to improve you health, your immune system and putting the disease into remission. We have been using his research for years and find that the key to helping the patient the most is dealing with the stress and the new nutrient AiE10 in the Body Wise AG Immune to "trigger" the communication pathways of the immune system; especially as a modulator since so many patients (especially women) are dealing with auto-immune difficulties such as Lupus, Multiple Sclerosis, Rheumatoid Arthritis, Candida, Fibromyalgia and other combinations of viruses and bacteria. If anyone would like receive the advanced protocals of Dr. Jesse Stoff's lastest research in this area we would be more than glad to offer help at 1-800-878-6659 at the Institute of Anti-Aging and Longevity. What has been very helpful from Dr. Stoff is the T and B subset panel of white blood cells that allows the wellness professional to interpret the data on the immune function of the patient which leads to the proper protocals to take on immune reconstitution in dealing with Chronic Fatigue Syndrome.