{"product_id":"living-with-me-chronic-fatigue-syndrom","title":"Living With Me \u0026 Chronic Fatigue Syndrom","description":"\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.","brand":"MediaPlace","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57313194836350,"sku":"NW9780241557211","price":11.67,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/1379\/1261\/files\/9780241557211.jpg?v=1778551286","url":"https:\/\/mediaplace.com\/products\/living-with-me-chronic-fatigue-syndrom","provider":"MediaPlace","version":"1.0","type":"link"}