{"product_id":"9780241557211-living-with-me-chronic-fatigue-syndrom","title":"Living with ME and Chronic Fatigue Syndrome","description":"\u003cmeta content=\"text\/html; charset=utf-8\" http-equiv=\"Content-Type\"\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eChronic fatigue conditions are some of the most frustrating, life-altering and stigmatized illnesses, so why are they still so poorly understood?\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eME\/CFS affects roughly 17 million people worldwide. Medicalscience still cannot explain why some people get chronic fatigue syndromes and, distressingly, there are few effective treatments. While many people with ME\/CFS are able to live a fairly normal life, a significant minority have symptoms so severe that they are confined to their house, or even their bed, and suicide rates are well above the national average.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eLiving with ME and Chronic Fatigue Syndrome\u003c\/i\u003e, by consultant rheumatologist Dr Gerald Coakley and occupational therapist Beverly Knops, is a much-needed, evidence-based guide for people struggling with ME\/CFS - as well as their friends and family - that provides practical information and accessible advice on how to manage and live with this challenging condition, at all stages of severity. It will explore:\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e- The causes and management options for ME\/CFS\u003cbr\u003e- The impact of the condition on work, education and emotional wellbeing\u003cbr\u003e- The importance of a balanced, nutritious diet in managing your symptoms\u003cbr\u003e- Post-Viral Fatigue Syndrome (PVFS) and other fatigue-related syndromes\u003cbr\u003e- Advice for carers and questions to ask your doctor\u003cbr\u003e- Life after ME\/CFS\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e This essential, concise book, and its empowering patient stories of hope, will equip readers with the knowledge, strategies and support to navigate and manage this challenging condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Rarewaves","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40404822753377,"sku":"9780241557211","price":11.14,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0092\/7504\/8033\/files\/orig_34341129.jpg?v=1747275453","url":"https:\/\/www.rarewaves.com\/products\/9780241557211-living-with-me-chronic-fatigue-syndrom","provider":"Rarewaves.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}