{"product_id":"living-with-me-and-chronic-fatigue-syndrome","title":"Living with ME and Chronic Fatigue Syndrome","description":"\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","brand":"Penguin Books Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54195443106136,"sku":null,"price":18.5,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0278\/1295\/4195\/files\/9780241557211_6ad87b6a-a2f6-429c-9c28-dfff3461f3ec.jpg?v=1777054558","url":"https:\/\/agendabookshop.com\/products\/living-with-me-and-chronic-fatigue-syndrome","provider":"Agenda Bookshop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}