Presents previously unpublished information on the symptoms, causes, and treatments of Chronic Fatigue Immune Dysfunction Syndrome and describes how patients and their families can cope with the emotional strain of the syndrome. Tour. Original.
Acknowledgements
Foreword
Preface
Part I : Chronic Fatigue Immune Deficiency Syndrome (CFIDS): What It Is
Chapter 1 : An Overview of CFIDS
Chapter 2 : Definition and History of CFIDS
Chapter 3 : The Onset of CFIDS
Chapter 4 : Diagnosis: The Search for a Label
Chapter 5 : Symptoms
Chapter 6 : Exacerbations and Remissions
Chapter 7 : In Search of a Cause
Part II : CFIDS: What It Does
Chapter 8 : Effects on CFIDS Patients’ Lives
Chapter 9 : C-Kids: CFIDS in Children
Part III : CFIDS: What to Do
Chapter 10 : The Medical Profession
Chapter 11 : Treatment
Chapter 12 : Coping with CFIDS
Chapter 13 : CFIDS and Relationships
Chapter 14 : Conclusion
Appendix A : R & R: Research and Resources
Appendix B : Starting a CFIDS Support Group
Appendix C : Starting a CFIDS Newsletter
A Symptom Checklist for CFS
Bibliography
Books
Periodicals
Other Resources
Index
