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A source of advice for anyone wanting to know more about ME. It includes the latest scientific and medical research and gives practical steps for dealing with the effects of ME, as well as names and addresses and a guide to state benefits.

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5.0 out of 5 stars The very best book I've read by a physician, 10 Sep 2000

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This review is from: Living with M.E.: The Chronic, Post-viral Fatigue Syndrome (Paperback)

If there's a top lO list of books on ME/CFS, this book should be on it and right near the top. It's the very best book I've ever read by a physician. It's the most comprehensive book I've ever read on the subject, and I've read quite a few!

Living with M.E has up-to-date information on just about any question you've ever asked about this illness along with information on some questions that you've probably never even thought of! Having marital problems because of your awful illness? See page 321! Afraid this illness may be affecting your heart? See page 157! Thinking that you can't continue working? See page 333! Wondering if you should get vaccinated? See page 219! Wondering if your lupus was diagnosed on the correct testing? See page 1O3!

Dr Shepherd is clearly a cautious physician and, like most physicians, he's never biased - a fact that makes this book a more reliable source. It's an outstanding book that definitely deserves to be added to your collection

Arlene McBain

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58 of 60 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Comprehensive up-to-date information, 13 Sep 2000

By A Customer

This review is from: Living with M.E.: The Chronic, Post-viral Fatigue Syndrome (Paperback)

The prime purpose of my book is to provide up-to-date information on all aspects of this illness. I write as both a doctor/Medical Director of the ME Association and as someone who suffers from the illness, which was triggered by an attack of chickenpox.

By learning about the range of treatment options - both orthodox and alternative - currently available, appropriate changes in lifestyle, benefit provision, and all the practical and emotional aspects of coping with a long-term condition such as this, I hope that you, too, can now make a start on the road to recovery.

Subjects which are covered by chapters include:

Names, Definitions and Numbers (of people with ME/CFS);

History of ME/CFS in Different Parts of the World;

What Causes ME/CFS?;

Symptoms - principle and secondary;

Other Causes of Chronic Fatigue and their Diagnosis;

Quality of Life, Disability Assessment and Recovery Prospects;

Current Research;

Dealing with your Doctor;

Pregnancy;

Drug Treatments;

Self-Help;

Mind and Body;

Alternative and Complementary Approaches;

Children with ME/CFS;

Pregnancy;

Relationships;

Employment Issues;

Running your Home;

Increasing your Mobility;

Additional Help and DSS Benefits;

Useful Addresses;

Bibliography of over 5OO research References.

This is the third edition of my book which remains a best seller both here and abroad.

Charles Shepherd (author)

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50 of 56 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars A two-edge sword, 5 Jan 2004

By	Mrs. E. R. Braun "elisabeth_rb" (Leeds, UK) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This review is from: Living with M.E.: The Chronic, Post-viral Fatigue Syndrome (Paperback)

This book is certainly very thorough and there is a lot of practical information about getting the things you need out of medical and social services etc. In that regard, it's really worth looking at.

I have a caution though. The author says that only 30% of sufferers make a substantial recovery and his whole tone tends to be somewhat "you've got it, you'll always have it, so live with it". One health writer says: Don't ask advice from someone who isn't getting the results you want. He has a very good point. Other books describe programmes that return 85%+ of participants to 80%+ level of former health. This chap talks about 30%......

Good books for really positive and effective programmes are:
Trudy Chalder - "Coping with Chronic Fatigue"
Michael T Murray - "Getting Well Naturally - CFS"
Anne MacIntyre - "ME"
William Collinge - "Recovery from ME"

Good health to you - you CAN get better. Thousands have!=)

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Published on 4 Oct 2004 by revmay

3.0 out of 5 stars Comprehensive, though pessimistic
Good content, but with a vibe of negativity regarding prognosis.

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Published on 8 Mar 2004

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