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  1. Hope and Help for Chronic Fatigue Syndrome by Karyn Feiden, 1992
  2. The Shocking Discovery That Cured My Chronic Fatigue Syndrome by Donna Haggerty, 2006-03-14
  3. M.E.: Chronic Fatigue Syndrome: A Practical Guide (Thorsons Health) by Anne MacIntyre, 2009-08-01
  4. CFS-- conquering the crippler: The nature and management of chronic fatigue syndrome by Michael L Culbert, 1993
  5. Chronic Fatigue Syndromes: The Limbic Hypothesis (The Haworth Library of the Medical Neurobiology of Somatic Disorders ; V. 1) by Jay Goldstein, 1993-06-10
  6. Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (The Experience of Illness) by Rona Moss-Morris, Keith Petrie, 2001-01-29
  7. Chronic Fatigue Syndrome: Webster's Timeline History, 1987 - 2007 by Icon Group International, 2009-05-01
  8. Chronic Fatigue Syndrome by David M. Dawson, 1993-02
  9. Chronic Fatigue Syndrome: There Is a Cure by Patricia J. Taylor, 2002-09
  10. Chronic Fatigue Syndrome: Charting Your Course to Recovery by Mary E. O'Brien, 1997-12
  11. Syndrome de Fatigue Chronique / Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (French and English Edition)
  12. Breaking Out of Environmental Illness: Essential Reading for People with Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, Allergies, and Chemical Sensitivities by Robert Sampson M.D., Patricia Hughes B.S.N., 1997-04-01
  13. Nothing Short of a Miracle: One Woman's Journey Through Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Fibromyalgia Chiari Malformation by Nelma Jean Bryson, 2005-11-30
  14. Treatment of Chronic Fatigue Syndrome in the Antiviral Revolution Era by Roberto Patarca-Montero, 2002-01-15

121. New Jersey Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Assoc. CFS CFIDS Support Group
Welcome to the New Jersey chronic fatigue syndrome web site. We area support group for anyone with chronic fatigue syndrome. We
http://njcfsa.org/
Welcome to the New Jersey Chronic Fatigue Syndrome web site.
We are a support group for anyone with Chronic Fatigue Syndrome. We have phone support, meetings around the state, a newsletter, conferences, doctor referrals, a lending library, and more.
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No problem, just use the link below to get to the home page, and then use the plain links at the bottom of each page to get to the other pages. NJCFSA Home page

122. Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Hub
Information on causes, diagnosis, treatment, and research concerning CFS.
http://www.cfshub.com

What is CFS?
How Common Is CFS? Is CFS Contagious? Possible Causes of CFS: Infectious Agents Immunology Nutritional Deficiency HPA Axis ... Affordable Health Insurance
Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
This web site offers information about chronic fatigue syndrome CFS) and its diagnosis and treatment. In general, in order to receive a diagnosis of chronic fatigue syndrome, a patient must satisfy two criteria:
  • Have severe chronic fatigue of six months or longer duration with other known medical conditions excluded by clinical diagnosis, and
  • Concurrently have four or more of the following symptoms: substantial impairment in short-term memory or concentration, sore throat, tender lymph nodes, muscle pain, multi-joint pain without swelling or redness, headaches of a new type, pattern or severity, unrefreshing sleep, and post-exertional malaise lasting more than 24 hours.
The symptoms must have persisted or recurred during six or more consecutive months of illness and must not have predated the fatigue.

123. Chronic Fatigue Syndrome - Treatments For Exhaustion And Muscle Pain
Which chronic fatigue syndrome treatments really work, and which don’t? Remedyfindis an unbiased, international site where individuals and physicians rate
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124. Fibromyalgia And Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
Personal experience. What helps. How (and when) to get financial assistance.
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What I've learned so far about having Fibromyalgia
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    125. Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS) / Family Village
    chronic fatigue syndrome (CMS) See also Fibromyalgia syndrome (FMS) and MyofascialPain syndrome. CFSL chronic fatigue syndrome discussion CFIDS/ME.
    http://www.familyvillage.wisc.edu/lib_chronicfs.htm
    Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CMS)
    See also Fibromyalgia Syndrome (FMS) and Myofascial Pain Syndrome
    Who to Contact
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    Who to Contact
    The American Association for Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
    PMB 582
    4603 NE University Village
    Seattle, WA 98105
    206-781-3544 (phone/voicemail)
    206-522-1137 (fax)
    E-mail: information@aacfs.org Web: http://www.aacfs.org/ This is a non-profit organization of research scientists, physicians, licensed medical healthcare professionals, and other individuals and institutions interested in promoting the stimulation, coordination, and exchange of ideas for CFS research and patient care as well as periodic reviews of current clinical, research and treatment ideas on CFS for the benefit of CFS patients and others.
    Chronic Fatigue and Immune Dysfunction Syndrome Association of America PO Box 220398 Charlotte, NC 28222-0398 704-365-2343 (phone) 704-365-9755 (fax) E-mail: info@cfids.org Website: http://www.cfids.org

    126. Defining And Managing Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
    Defining and Managing chronic fatigue syndrome. Summary. 42, Defining andManaging chronic fatigue syndrome. (AHRQ Publication No. 01E061).
    http://www.ahrq.gov/clinic/epcsums/cfssum.htm
    Evidence Report/Technology Assessment: Number 42
    Defining and Managing Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
    Summary
    Under its Evidence-based Practice Program , the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ) is developing scientific information for other agencies and organizations on which to base clinical guidelines, performance measures, and other quality improvement tools. Contractor institutions review all relevant scientific literature on assigned clinical care topics and produce evidence reports and technology assessments, conduct research on methodologies and the effectiveness of their implementation, and participate in technical assistance activities. Overview Reporting the Evidence Methodology Findings ... Availability of the Full Report
    Overview
    This evidence report is a systematic review that summarizes scientific literature about the following aspects of chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS) in adults:
    • Case definitions. Prevalence and natural history. Treatment.
    In an effort to organize and clarify this body of research knowledge, the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ) contracted for this evidence-based review with the San Antonio Evidence-based Practice Center (EPC). The National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases nominated the topic for an evidence-based review. Return to Contents
    Reporting the Evidence
    Initially, a broad-ranging list of more than 20 questions was considered for the evidence report. Seventeen technical experts from the United States, Canada, Australia, and the United Kingdom used a Delphi consensus process to prioritize questions that the evidence report could realistically address, given the enormity of the data, and the limits on time and resources. The scope of the report was narrowed to the following high priority questions:

    127. National Chronic Fatigue Syndrome & Fibromyalgia Association Home
    National Headquarters PO Box 18426 Kansas City, MO 64133 816313-2000. information@ncfsfa.org.What is chronic fatigue syndrome? What is Fibromyalgia?
    http://www.ncfsfa.org/
    National Headquarters
    PO Box 18426
    Kansas City, MO 64133
    information@ncfsfa.org
    What is Chronic Fatigue Syndrome What is Fibromyalgia Upcoming Support Group Meetings

    128. Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
    A look at CFS what you can do to help yourself, how your doctor can help and where to get more information. From the American Academy of Family Physicians.
    http://familydoctor.org/031.xml

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    familydoctor.org Home Conditions A to Z Pain Disorders Chronic Fatigue Syndrome How do I know if I might have chronic fatigue syndrome? What causes chronic fatigue syndrome? How is chronic fatigue syndrome treated? How can I help myself? ... How can my doctor help?
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    How do I know if I might have chronic fatigue syndrome?
    If you answer yes to any of the questions listed below, you may have chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS), which is also called chronic fatigue immune dysfunction syndrome (CFIDS).
  • Have you been tired (fatigued) for a long timemore than 6 monthseven though you are getting enough rest and are not working too hard?
  • Has your doctor been unable to find illnesses that could explain your symptoms?
  • Are you able to do less than half of what you used to do because you feel tired?
  • Have you had problems that keep coming back or don't go away for 6 months or more with four or more of the following signs and symptoms?
    • Sore throat
    • Tender or painful lymph nodes in neck or armpits
    • Unexplained muscle soreness
    • Pain that moves from joint to joint but doesn't include redness or swelling
    • Headaches that are different from the kind you usually get or headaches that make your whole head hurt
    • Trouble with short-term memory or concentration
    • Feeling tired for more than 24 hours after exercise that didn't bother you before
    • Trouble sleeping
    People with CFS may have other symptoms as well.
  • 129. Colorado HealthSite ~ Fibromyalgia And Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Center
    Fibromyalgia and chronic fatigue syndrome Center. Related Sites onCHS chronic fatigue syndrome. Read here all about chronic fatigue
    http://www.coloradohealthsite.org/fibro/fibro_center.html
    Fibromyalgia and Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Center
    Related Sites on CHS Sleep Disorders Center Drug Information Center Exercise Related Links Fibromyalgia Library Minority Health Library General Health Links General Information Library Drug and Patient Alerts View all Alerts The CHS Pledge Patients and Health Care Providers: Read this important pledge, it may change your life! Chronic Fatigue Syndrome. Read here all about chronic fatigue syndrome in a newly revised publication from the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID). CDC Page on Chronic Fatigue Syndrome . Lots of new information here on CFS from the Centers for Disease Control. Fibromyalgia Definitions, Facts, and Statistics. Treatment Providers. This information center lists some of the rheumatologists in Colorado. Fibromyalgia and Chronic Fatigue Syndrome New Developments. Read the latest about Fibromyalgia and about treatments for Fibromyalgia. Also take a look at the tips from our users. Fibromyalgia Medications . Here you will find the collected information available on Colorado HealthSite related to Fibromyalgia medications. Fibromyalgia Support Services and Resources.

    130. Clwyd ME Support Group
    Self help support group for people with ME or chronic fatigue syndrome in North Wales, UK
    http://dspace.dial.pipex.com/town/parade/ni30/ME/
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    131. PPNF Articles: Chronic Fatigue Syndrome And The Yeast Connection
    chronic fatigue syndrome and the Yeast Connection By William G. Crook, MD. Inthe spring of 1988, the name was changed to the chronic fatigue syndrome.
    http://www.price-pottenger.org/Articles/ChrFatigue.html
    Chronic Fatigue Syndrome and the Yeast Connection By William G. Crook, M.D. D uring the past seven or eight years, professionals and the public have been reading and hearing about a disorder that in the words of Dr. David Bell of New York is a "disease with a thousand names." Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS). Although this disorder has been described for decades, even centuries, it came to the attention of the public following a 1984 outbreak which affected several hundred people in Incline Village, Nevada, a resort town on the shores of Lake Tahoe. It initially was called the Chronic Epstein-Barr Virus Syndrome (CEBVS). However, laboratory studies showed that a lot of people with this disorder did not have elevated levels of antibodies to the Epstein-Barr virus. In the spring of 1988, the name was changed to the Chronic Fatigue Syndrome. And that's the name most people have been using. However, Dr. Paul Cheney and associates in North Carolina have suggested another name, Chronic Fatigue And Immune Deficiency Syndrome (CFIDS). Still other people didn't like that name either because they felt that the word "fatigue" in the name trivialized the disorder. And they suggested still another name, Chronic Immune Deficiency Syndrome (CIDS).

    132. Nulife UK Shark Liver Oil
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    133. Job Accommodation Network
    JAN Logo. ACCOMMODATING PEOPLE WITH chronic fatigue syndrome By Linda CarterBatiste, JD, and Beth Loy, Ph.D. Preface. chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS).
    http://www.jan.wvu.edu/media/cfs.html
    This publication is funded under a contract supported by the Office of Disability Employment Policy of the U.S. Department of Labor, contract #J-9-M-2-0022. The opinions contained in this publication are those of the contractor and do not necessarily reflect those of the U.S. Department of Labor.
    Job Accommodation Network
    ACCOMMODATING PEOPLE WITH CHRONIC FATIGUE SYNDROME

    By Linda Carter Batiste, J.D. , and Beth Loy, Ph.D. Preface Chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS) affects an estimated 75 to 265 people per 100,000 people according to a recent study by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). These statistics, coupled with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), show why knowing about workplace accommodations for people with CFS is important. When considering accommodations for people with CFS, the accommodation process must be conducted on a case-by-case basis. Symptoms caused by CFS vary so when determining effective accommodations, the person's individual abilities and limitations should be considered and problematic job tasks must be identified. Therefore, the person with CFS should be involved in the accommodation process. Not all people with CFS will need accommodations to perform their jobs and many others may need only a few accommodations. For those who need accommodation, the following pages provide basic information about common limitations, symptoms, useful questions to consider, and accommodation possibilities. The following is only a sample of possibilities to consider; numerous other solutions and considerations may exist.

    134. HONselect - Fatigue Syndrome, Chronic
    Diseases Virus Diseases. fatigue syndrome, chronic. MEDLINE s articles for fatiguesyndrome, chronic , English - French - German - Spanish - Portuguese.
    http://www.hon.ch/HONselect/Selection/C02.330.html
    All Web sites HONcode sites HONselect News ... Images HONselect Search English French German Spanish Portuguese
    the word the part of word in MeSH term in MeSH term and description Contents on "Fatigue Syndrome, Chronic": MeSH hierarchy and definition Research Articles Web resources Medical Images Medical News Medical Conferences Clinical Trials MeSH Hierarchy English French German Spanish Portuguese MeSH Broader term(s) Diseases
    Nervous System Diseases
    Neuromuscular Diseases
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    Encephalomyelitis Diseases
    Musculoskeletal Diseases
    Muscular Diseases Diseases
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    Fatigue Syndrome, Chronic MeSH definition A syndrome characterized by persistent or recurrent fatigue, diffuse musculoskeletal pain, sleep disturbances, and subjective cognitive impairment of 6 months duration or longer. Symptoms are not caused by ongoing exertion; are not relieved by rest; and result in a substantial reduction of previous levels of occupational, educational, social, or personal activities. Minor alterations of immune, neuroendocrine, and autonomic function may be associated with this syndrome. There is also considerable overlap between this condition and FIBROMYALGIA. (From Semin Neurol 1998;18(2):237-42; Ann Intern Med 1994 Dec 15;121(12): 953-9)
    Subheadings : complications / diagnosis / embryology / epidemiology / etiology / metabolism / microbiology / surgery / therapy Accepted term(s) -Chronic Fatigue Syndrome -Encephalomyelitis, Myalgic

    135. Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, What Helps? - Depression Symptoms, Causes, And Treatme
    MedicineNet Home Depression Home chronic fatigue syndrome, WhatHelps? Advanced Search. chronic fatigue syndrome, What Helps?
    http://www.medicinenet.com/script/main/art.asp?articlekey=31692

    136. Encyclopaedia Topic : Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, Section : Introduction
    NHS Direct Online Health Encyclopaedia. chronic fatiguesyndrome. Search. Help. Sections for this topic
    http://www.nhsdirect.nhs.uk/en.asp?TopicID=121

    137. The Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Society Of Illinois
    Educates and informs the public, health professionals, patients and their families, and interested agencies and groups on CFS. Includes programs, services, and events calendar, and contacts.
    http://members.aol.com/cfssi/
    WELCOME ABOUT The Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Society of Illinois was founded on January 8, 1990. Our purpose is to educate and inform the public, health professionals, patients and their families, and interested agencies and groups about the nature, impact of, and medical information concerning Chronic Fatigue Syndrome. In January of 1998, our board approved the following goals for organization . Should you wish any information or are interested in helping us achieve our goals please contact us at P.O. BOX 5102, Skokie, IL 60076 or email us at cfssi@aol.com Organizational Structure Board of Directors Goals ... History CFSSI CIRCULAR
    (Archived News and Information) A Word from the President Disease Information Treatment Options Current Research ... Living with CFS
    (Personal Opinions/Testimony) External Communications PROGRAMS, SERVICES, and EVENTS CALENDAR Regular support group meetings Upcomings functions and Meetings Presentations, Speakers, and Seminars

    138. Fatigue Illness Research
    14, CoInfections in Fibromyalgia syndrome, chronic fatigue syndromeand Other chronic Illnesses by Prof. Garth Nicolson, Fibromyalgia
    http://www.immed.org/illness/fatigue_illness_research.html

    Publications
    Reports
    Chronic Fatigue Illnesses Prof. Garth L. Nicolson Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, Fibromyalgia Syndrome and Other Fatigue Conditions Recent reports and publications indicate that in addition to mycoplasmal infections, CFS/ME and FMS patients have other chronic infections caused by other intracellular bacteria and viruses. For example, patients with Lyme Disease, caused by intracellular Borrelia infections, have been diagnosed with CFS/ME. Also, CFS/ME and FMS patients can have intracellular Chlamydia species infections. These patients can also have infections by other bacteria that enter their bodies through 'leaky gut' problems. Chronically ill patients often have inflammatory bowel syndrome and other gut problems, and this can allow pathogenic bacteria to enter their systems. PUBLICATIONS The Pathogenesis and Treatment of Mycoplasmal Infections
    Antimicrob. Infect. Dis. Newsl. 1999; 17(11) : 81-88 html doc Diagnosis and Treatment of Chronic Mycoplasmal Infections in Fibromyalgia and Chronic Fatigue Syndromes: Relationship to Gulf War Illness
    Biomed. Therapy 1998; 16: 266-271

    139. M.E. TIPS & SEVERE M.E. WEBSITE
    Tips for living with M.E., also known as chronic fatigue syndrome. Topics covered include pacing and freeing your mind, among others. Links are also provided.
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    140. BUBL LINK / 5:15 Internet Resources: Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
    BUBL UK Charities ME Myalgic Encephalomyelitis Links to UK registeredcharities for research and support into ME / chronic fatigue syndrome.
    http://bubl.ac.uk/link/c/chronicfatiguesyndrome.htm
    BUBL LINK / 5:15 Catalogue of Internet Resources Home Search Subject Menus A-Z ... About
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    BUBL UK Charities: ME - Myalgic Encephalomyelitis
    Links to UK registered charities for research and support into ME / Chronic Fatigue Syndrome.
    Author: BUBL Information Service
    Subjects: chronic fatigue syndrome, health charities
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    CFS Days
    Index of information about chronic fatigue syndrome and fibromyalgia.
    Author: Bill Jackson
    Subjects: chronic fatigue syndrome
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    Chronic Fatigue Syndrome and Fibromyalgia Information Exchange Forum
    Forum which aims to focus cooperative efforts towards finding a cure for the illnesses commonly known as Chronic Fatigue Syndrome and Fibromyalgia. Features a mailing list with online archives, details of meeting and conferences, and articles on topics such as Multiple Chemical Sensitivity, immune disorders, Gulf War Syndrome, treatments and health issues. Author: Co-Cure Subjects: chronic fatigue syndrome DeweyClass: ResourceType: forum Location: usa Last checked:
    Chronic Fatigue Syndrome and Myalgic Encephalomyelitis
    Information about chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS) and myalgic encephalomyelitis (ME). Includes news about CFS/ME, information for doctors, links to related discussion groups, and newsletters.
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