Fibromyalgia & Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
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Recommended Books on Fibromyalgia and CFS

Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, Fibromyalgia, and Other Invisible Illnesses

Katrina Berne, 2001. Addresses what is known about causes of CFS and FMS and whether they are related, the range of symptoms and diagnostic techniques for both conditions, and treatment and self-care options.

 

Fibromyalgia: A Leading Expert's Guide to Understanding and Getting Relief from the Pain That Won't Go Away

Don L. Goldberg,  2002. Covers the origins and prognosis for fibromyalgia, the role of stress and other factors, how to find the best health care, choosing treatment, and complementary remedies.

 

The First Year -- Fibromyalgia : An Essential Guide for the Newly Diagnosed

Claudia C. Marek,  2002.  Aims to help newly diagnosed patients learn about fibromyalgia and develop coping skills during the first year.

 

Stricken: Voices from the Hidden Epidemic of Chronic Fatigue Syndrome

Peggy Munson, 2000. Contains stories from a diverse range of people with Chronic Fatigue Immune Dysfunction Syndrome (CFIDS).

Support Groups in NC

Chronic Fatigue Support Groups (CDC)

 

Chronic Fatigue (NC Health Info)

 

Fibromyalgia (NC Health Info)

 

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Links on Fibro and CFS

Fibromyalgia FAQs (National Women’s Health Information Center)

 

About Fibromyalgia (National Fibromyalgia Association)

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Fibromyalgia (MEDLINEplus)

 

Chronic Fatigue FAQs (National Women’s Health Information Center)

 

Brief Explanation of How CFS Patients are Evaluated by a Physician (CDC)

 

Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (MEDLINEplus)

 
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