Reviving the Broken Marionette: Treatments for CFS/ME and Fibromyalgia
--Kathy Quan, RN BSN PHN, author of "The Everything New Nurse Book" and "The Everything Guide to Careers in Health Care"
How to get better? Maija Haavisto's unique CFS/ME/FM treatment book will answer that question. The most comprehensive guide published on the subject, it features over 250 medications (with over 1,000 references) that can be used to treat chronic fatigue syndrome/myalgic encephalomyelitis, fibromyalgia and related conditions, such as Gulf War syndrome (GWS), NMH, POTS and other dysautonomias, multiple chemical sensitivity (MCS), myofascial pain syndrome (MPS), restless legs syndrome (RLS), irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), headaches and chronic pain in general. It will help both you and your doctor to understand your illness better and to make more informed treatment choices.
For more information (including ordering information) see the Book section. If you have any questions, see if they have already been answered in the FAQ. Journalists should visit the Press section.
In the future this website will also feature a system where you can rate different CFS/ME and FM treatments (both pharmaceutical and non-pharmaceutical ones). Yes, there are some similar systems in existence already, but this one will have better functionality and interface. For example, you will be able to mark with checkboxes the symptoms the treatment has relieved, if any.
No matter how sick you are, you can get better! It is all about being informed. Get the ball rolling now!
News
27th May 2009
FDA postponed their Ampligen decision from May 25th by a further 1-2 weeks. However, there is some intriguing new research about fibromyalgia described on the Updates page.
7th May 2009
Information about very interesting new CFS/ME and fibromyalgia research has been added to the Updates page. Don't forget the CFS/ME/FM awareness day is on the 12th of May, only five days to go!
10th March 2009
More new fibromyalgia research added to the Updates page.