Chronic Fatigue Syndrome for Dummies

This is a good book with some great information in it. If you want solid medical advice, this is where you turn. Some of it's a little basic, but I think it would be really useful to someone who's just been diagnosed. By the way, Anesthesiologists treat all kinds of pain (a hallmark of CFS) and are certainly experienced in drugs. Yes, drugs have side effects. But, they have been proven to work and are acceptable medical practice. The book is well written, funny, and immensely helpful. I suffer from both fibromyalgia AND chronic fatigue syndrome, so I know what I am talking about. Please, everyone, give the book a chance and don't let the ravings of one anti-medicine fringe-type scare you away.

Highly recommended as a primer on this difficult subject! Chronic Fatigue Symdrome for Dummies is an easy read that sheds much light on this syndrome. My sister has suffered from CFS for years, and this is the first book I've read that explained what she's going through in a comprehensive and understandable manner. I sent a copy to my mom, who was finally able to "get it". Kudo's to the author for providing a step by step guide to understanding the dynamics to this much misunderstood and malaigned disorder.

I've had cfids for 3 years. I have read many books and wasted many hours on the net for information. This book is the best I've encountered yet. It has so much information and is all right on the money. She is very practical and down to earth as well as diving into the scientific stuff. Since CFS is so complex she covers all kinds of aspects and suggests things to help cope. As far as excercise, yes it can make you feel worse if you overdo it, of course you aren't going to do what normal people do or do it on a 'bad' day but on decent days most can do stretching and walking. It doesn't help to just let yourself go. I'm surprised at the other review here that gave one star. I say check it out for yourself so you don't miss out on this awsome book as a result of one bad review.