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Chronic Fatigue Syndrome

"The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates that as many as 500,000 people in the United States have Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS) or a CFS-like condition." — National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, National Institutes of Health

BOOKS

The CFS Handbook.
616.0478 E
Derek Enlander
New York: CFIDS Association, c2002
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Chronic Fatigue, Fibromyalgia & Lyme Disease.
616.0478 G
Burton Goldberg
Berkeley, CA: Celestial Arts, c2004
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Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS/ME), The Facts.
616.0478 C
Frankie Campling
New York: Oxford University Press, c2000
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Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, Fibromyalgia and Other Invisible Illnesses: The Comprehensive Guide.
616.0478 B
Katrina Berne
Alameda, CA: Hunter House, c2002
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Fibromyalgia and Chronic Fatigue: Acutherapy and Holistic Approaches: A Guide for Holistic Practitioners and the People They Work With.
616.74 C
Sunny Cooper
Ogden, UT: Life Circles, 2000
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From Fatigued to Fantastic!: A Proven Program to Regain Vibrant Health, Based on a New Scientific Study Showing Effective Treatment for Chronic Fatigue and Fibromyalgia.
616.0478 T
Jacob Teitelbaum
New York: Avery, c2001
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If There's Nothing Wrong with Me, Then Why Do I Feel So Bad?: The Neurologic Basis of Fibromyalgia, Chronic Fatigue Syndrome and Related Disorders.
616.74 D
Martin A. Duclos
New York: Writer's Showcase, c2002
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Living Well with Chronic Fatigue Syndrome and Fibromyalgia: What Your Doctor Doesn't Tell You--That You Need to Know.
616.0478 S
Mary J. Shomon
New York: Quill, c2004
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Treatment of Chronic Fatigue Syndrome in the Antiviral Revolution Era.
616.0478 P
Roberto Patarca-Montero
New York: Haworth Medical Press, c2002
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What Your Doctor May Not Tell You about Fibromyalgia Fatigue: The Powerful Program that Helps You Boost Your Energy and Reclaim Your Life.
616.74 S
R. Paul St. Amand and Claudia Craig Marek
New York: Warner Books, c2003
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WEB SITES

CDC: Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
http://www.cdc.gov/ncidod/diseases/cfs/
The Centers for Disease Control is the primary national governmental agency responsible for "protecting the health and safety of all Americans and for providing essential human services." The page devoted to chronic fatigue syndrome features basic information on causes, diagnosis and treatment. Archived news, a glossary and references to support groups are also included.

The CFIDS Association of America
http://www.cfids.org/
This national charitable organization is dedicated "to accelerat[ing] the pace of chronic fatigue and immune dysfunction syndrome (CFIDS) research, achiev[ing] public policy victories for people with CFIDS, and focus[ing] mainstream attention on this serious public health concern." The organization's site provides information about symptoms, diagnosis, treatment, research, prevalence and research case definition.

Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, NIAID Fact Sheet
http://www.niaid.nih.gov/factsheets/cfs.htm
Sponsored by the National Institutes of Health, this page addresses frequently asked questions related to chronic fatigue syndrome. Questions related to symptoms, causes, diagnosis and treatment are addressed.

MedlinePlus: Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/chronicfatiguesyndrome.html
A service of the U.S. National Library of Medicine and National Institute, MedlinePlus offers authoritative health information on hundreds of diseases and conditions. The page dedicated to chronic fatigue syndrome covers diagnosis, symptoms, coping and disease management. Overviews, dictionaries and links to research are presented.

What is Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS)?
http://www.noah-health.org/en/bns/disorders/cfs/what/index.html
Sponsored by New York Online Access to Health (NOAH), this page covers the basics, care, treatment, causes and diagnosis of chronic fatigue syndrome. Full-text information is available in English and Spanish.

Miriam Tuliao, July 2005