Product Description

With more than 200,000 copies sold, the most authoritative book on Chronic Fatigue Syndrome and fibromyalgia has been completely revised and updated.

From Fatigued to Fantastic! offers the most effective treatment plan to help people recover from these disorders, and will coincide with the publication of a groundbreaking study in the Journal of Chronic Fatigue Syndrome announcing the author's findings to the medical community. Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFIDS) and fibromyalgia are illnesses characterized by severe long-term fatigue, achiness, "brain fog," and recurrent infections, among other symptoms. The conditions are frequently misdiagnosed and patients often receive confusing and misleading information from health practitioners.

Dr. Teitelbaum, one of the country's leading experts on CFIDS and fibromyalgia, has experienced and overcome these illnesses himself. In this revised edition of his landmark book, he examines the possible causes of the disorders and provides instructions for patients on how to eliminate them, using both natural and pharmacological methods. He offers compelling evidence that these disorders can be treated effectively, and provides the latest scientific research and cutting-edge discoveries about these diseases as well as sound, compassionate advice on dealing with them. Notes. Index.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #156522 in Books
• Published on: 2001-08
• Released on: 2001-08-06
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Paperback
• 444 pages

From Publishers Weekly
An unusually compassionate internist whose own medical education was interrupted by a bout of chronic fatigue syndrome and fibromyalgia, Teitelbaum has made these disorders his specialty. He offers straight talk about severe chronic fatigue states (SCFS). Sufferers who have been unable to locate physicians knowledgeable about diagnosing and treating these disorders will find this a gold mine, as may many doctors who have been baffled by such patients. Teitelbaum argues that a mixture of causes (including bowel disorder, hormonal imbalance and allergies) usually underlie SCFS, each of which can trigger additional problems. His approach is to break the vicious cycle of overwhelming fatigue, infections, "brain fog," achiness, poor sleep, allergies, anxiety and depression by treating them all simultaneously. His recommendations encompass prescription and over-the-counter drugs, dietary modifications, vitamin and mineral supplements, acupuncture, massage, chiropractic, herbs, simple home remedies and psychotherapy. While the breadth of his approach may cause some raised eyebrows among more conservative practitioners, extensive notes and bibliography, among other appendices, will answer many of their questions.
Copyright 1996 Reed Business Information, Inc.

From Library Journal
Written in easy-to-understand language, this resource guide describes the disorders listed in the subtitle, their symptoms, how they originate, and how to eliminate them. Teitelbaum, a leading clinician and researcher on treatments for Chronic Fatigue and Immune Dysfunction Syndrome (CFIDS) and fibromyalgia, lost a year of medical school to these illnesses. His list of possible causes includes nutritional problems, adrenal insufficiency, hypothyroidism, hormonal imbalances, yeast overgrowths, sleep disorders, and parasitic infections. Appendixes comprise half the book and probably provide the most valuable information. An extensive treatment protocol, a list of patient support groups, a list of Chronic Fatigue Syndrome specialists, and mail order sources for medications, supplements, and herbal remedies make this book an invaluable resource. Of the several recent books on this topic (Harris McIlwain and Debra Fulghum Bruce's The Fibromyalgia Handbook, LJ 11/1/96; Devin Starlaynyl and Mary Ellen Copeland's Fibromyalgia & Chronic Myofascial Pain Syndrome and Miryam Williamson's Fibromyalgia, both LJ 9/15/96), this gets the nod if you can purchase only one.?Janet Coggan, Univ. of Florida Libs., Gainesville
Copyright 1996 Reed Business Information, Inc.

Review
[Dr. Teitelbaum's] well-done, published research validates what many of us working in the trenches know: this works! -- Mark Hoch, MD, Secretary, American Holistic Medicine Association

Customer Reviews

From Fatigue to Fantastic
I have had CFIDS since 1991, had read over 25 books on CFIDS and had been 95% cured. Then in March of 2000 after a total hysterectomy, I suddenly had horrific pain. I got back into the book stores and found a medical doctor that has CFIDS and FMS himself and has dedicated his entire medical career (over 20 years) to helping others with CFIDS/FMS. Easy to read and to understand for the patient, family members and doctors. I had never understood how the two illnesses were different until I read his book. He references ALL of the medical research being done by normal doctors on normal patients, then he takes this information to the next level about how it relates to CFIDS/FMS patients. His purpose seems to be to help patients, family members and their local doctors to understand more about CFIDS/FMS with HIS CHAPTERS WRITTEN SPECIFICALLY TO DOCTORS, his questionaire forms and protocal sheets. He even gives the list of tests needed, their parameters for CFIDS/FMS patients and the medications needed, to help YOUR doctor help you to heal in a reasonable amount of time. Yes, his office visit is expensive, but if you choose to go to him, it is well worth every penny, BUT he gives you the tools and his knowledge in this book for just a few dollars, so that more local doctors can understand, empathize and treat their own patients and help fellow family members, effectively. His website is: endfatigue.com He also has published one double-blind study, and is in the process of releasing his second study with even more profound results for his treatments for the CFIDS/FMS patient. I personally have given away over 20 books, to doctors and fellow CFIDS/FMS patients, so that other people will get the help we need to cope, recoperate and rejuvenate! Feel free to contact me, also: Karen Crockett rcrockett@home.com

EASY TO READ! BUY THIS FOR YOUR DOCTOR!!
Dr. Teitelbaum has put into one very readable book information that sufferers of fibromyalgia and/or chronic fatigue have been craving for years. His direct approach and common sense solutions are like a much-needed rain for a parched life. The book was recommended by a doctor specializing in fibromyalgia and chronic fatigue, and I presented it to my regular doctor so that he could help me with the unique problems FMS and CFS patients face. A friend of mine who also suffers from these syndromes has started implementing Dr. Teitelbaum's suggestions and has had significant improvement of her symptoms. (I am not able to start my treatment until certain testing is complete, for the sake of accuracy.) The doctor also offers himself as a resource if you are unable to get the help you need elsewhere. If you or someone you love has either of these syndromes, this book is a must-read.

Make Your Doctor Read This Book!
If you have Fibromyalgia or Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, or suspect that you may have, this book can open medical doors for you. FMS/CFS/CFIDS are illnesses that are very misunderstood by the medical community at large. Normally this disease needs to be diagnosed by a rheumotologist. If you are having unexplained joint pain and unexplainable fatigue, make your doctor read this book. It outlines the illness, symptoms, tests that should be ordered and how to correctly interpret the results. My doctor and I follow Dr. Teitelbaum's program and I am improving. It is the best source of information on Fibromyalgia/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome/Chronic Fatigue Immune Dysfunction Syndrome available. Dr. Jacob Teitelbaum is very passionate about this illness due to the fact that he has had it and knows what his patients feel. He writes compassionately and in a language that a non-medically trained reader can understand. It is less expensive than a trip to the doctor and you'll definately get more information