Living With Chronic Fatigue

Overview

The expert go-to guide on living with and managing chronic fatigue syndromes

ME/CFS affects an estimated 250,000 people in the UK, roughly 3 in every 1,000 people. Chronic Fatigue conditions are some of the most frustrating and life-altering conditions to suffer from, so why are they still so poorly understood? As of 2020, medical science still cannot explain why some people get chronic fatigue syndromes and there is very little effective treatment. This will be the much-needed, go-to, evidence-based guide for people struggling with ME/CFS, or their friends and family, providing information and advice about the nature of the condition, how it progresses, and what they can do to improve their health. Many treatments are therapeutic, so Living with Chronic Fatigue will be written by two leading experts - consultant rheumatologist, Dr Gerald Coakley, and occupational therapist, Beverly Knops.

Author Biography

Dr Gerald Coakley has worked in the NHS for over 30 years. He has been a Consultant Physician and Rheumatologist in South London since 2000 and was a Director of Medical Education for 10 years. Since 2001, he has been involved in the care of people with ME/CFS, and runs a weekly private Fatigue Clinic at Keats House and at The Harley Street Clinic.

Beverly Knops Dip COT, MRCOT, MBACME is a Specialist Occupational Therapist with over 30 years#&39; experience. Her success in leading the Rheumatology Occupational Therapy Service in North Bristol led to her joining the Chronic Pain Service. Following this, Beverly played a key role in the development of the Bristol ME/CFS service. Between 2005 and 2014 Beverly also worked within the Bath Paediatric ME/CFS service. Beverly is an Executive Member of the British Association for ME/CFS (BACME) and delivers training across the UK.