Understanding and Treating Chronic Fatigue: A Practical Guide for Patients, Families, and Practitioners
Joel L. YoungSome
doctors still think Chronic Fatigue Syndrome is a "fake" diagnosis. In
this book, Joel Young, MD, presents the research, experience, and
treatments that prove otherwise.
Millions of Americans experience chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS), a
continuous exhaustion and a feeling comparable to that of having just
run a marathon when all they have done is a daily living task, such as
taking a shower or getting dressed.
Doctors don't have tests for CFS, and some think it's a faux or
psychological disorder. Joel Young, MD, in this heavily researched book,
explains why it is a true physical illness and how it may be treated.
He details how he successfully treats the symptoms, which can include
severe fatigue, "brain fog," chronic pain, and sleep problems. Unlike
doctors who recommend exercise, supplements, or opioid medications,
Young integrates options such as long-acting stimulants, meditation, and
dietary changes to reduce fatigue and non-opioid drugs, medical
marijuana, and self-help options including yoga for the associated
chronic pain.
- Features new and emerging research
- Cautions against quack treatments and so-called "quick fixes"
- Includes an appendix listing commonly asked questions with short answers
- Includes a glossary of terms
Review
"Young offers a welcome and well-organized look at the symptoms and
diagnosis of CFS. His extensive experience with treating and researching
CFS make him a reliable source on this complex condition." -
Library Journal