This book is a collection of poems about M.E. (Myalgic Encephalomyelitis). They have been written from personal experience of living with M.E. for over ten years and also inspired by others suffering the same. This book is a must read for those living with M.E. or anyone facing the challenge of living with a chronic and invisible illness. It can also be used to help friends, family and anyone wanting to understand M.E. Additionally a percentage of the sales of this book will go to the charity Invest in M.E. who do so much to educate, campaign, support, organise and fund scientific research into M.E. I hope this book will make a difference to the understanding of M.E. and help others to no longer feel alone with their illness.

I hope that if you have Myalgic Encephalomyelitis (ME) (or know someone who has) you will find this book useful. M.E. can affect different people in different ways. Some people are able to carry on with a normal life as long as they pace themselves, others are housebound or even bedridden. This book is about my story, how I developed M.E. and how I have tried to search for an answer and treatment for the symptoms I experience.

What this book IS NOT: This is not a book about how to 'cure' M.E.This is not a volume of factual medical information on the conditionThis is not a magical success story from chronic illness to perfect healthWhat this book IS:This is the honest account of a young woman who has suffered with M.E. / C.F.S. for almost half her life. This is what it's really like to live with a long term illness that casts a shadow over every minute of your day.Novelist K.C. Finn turns her hand to non-fiction in this account of her life as an M.E. sufferer, covering thirty topics from diagnosis and medication to sleep, relationships, pain and depression. It offers a unique and extremely personal insight into the struggles and experiences she has encountered in the last twelve years. This book is an opportunity for non-sufferers to experience exactly how it feels to live with this crippling condition and to show fellow M.E. patients that they are not alone. “This book opens the door to my thoughts and feelings. It's not always pretty and it's not always pleasant, but it is honest, and it comes from a place of hope.” – K.C. Finn

Louise Hay, best selling author of You Can Heal Your Life, brings us this easy-to-use guide to healing the body. Its easy A-to-Z format allows you to search for certain dis-eases and issues; such as anxiety, asthsma, indegestion, joints, etc. Each problem that is listed has an accompanying 'New Thought' that allows you to let go of worry and regcognize your mind-body connection. Heal Your Body A-Z also includes the probable cause of these issues as they relate to the mind so you can further understand what may be the 'block' in your thinking.

Myalgic encephalomyelitis (ME) and chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS) are serious, debilitating conditions that affect millions of people in the United States and around the world. ME/CFS can cause significant impairment and disability. Despite substantial efforts by researchers to better understand ME/CFS, there is no known cause or effective treatment. Diagnosing the disease remains a challenge, and patients often struggle with their illness for years before an identification is made. Some health care providers have been skeptical about the serious physiological - rather than psychological - nature of the illness. Once diagnosed, patients often complain of receiving hostility from their health care provider as well as being subjected to treatment strategies that exacerbate their symptoms. Beyond Myalgic Encephalomyelitis/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome proposes new diagnostic clinical criteria for ME/CFS and a new term for the illness - systemic exertion intolerance disease(SEID). According to this report, the term myalgic encephalomyelitis does not accurately describe this illness, and the term chronic fatigue syndrome can result in trivialization and stigmatization for patients afflicted with this illness. Beyond Myalgic Encephalomyelitis/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome stresses that SEID is a medical - not a psychiatric or psychological - illness. This report lists the major symptoms of SEID and recommends a diagnostic process.One of the report's most important conclusions is that a thorough history, physical examination, and targeted work-up are necessary and often sufficient for diagnosis. The new criteria will allow a large percentage of undiagnosed patients to receive an accurate diagnosis and appropriate care. Beyond Myalgic Encephalomyelitis/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome will be a valuable resource to promote the prompt diagnosis of patients with this complex, multisystem, and often devastating disorder; enhance public understanding; and provide a firm foundation for future improvements in diagnosis and treatment.

When Christina Caskey's health took a dramatic and sudden turn for the worse in 2003, she found herself in a medical nightmare: afflicted with a debilitating illness that no nearby doctor could diagnose. Refusing to give up, she sought help online and from doctors across the country. This book is a result of her struggles and contains what she has learned while trying to get the medical care she needs. Christina has written this book to help you: - Get the most out of your doctor's visits - Manage your medications - Organize your medical records and insurance papers - Correspond with your insurance company or companies in the event of a problem or denial - Find useful health information online for either a known or unknown diagnosis - Learn travel tips for out-of-town doctor visits - Make the best of your hospital stays - Be proactive about your medical care The book provides tables and forms to help you summarize your health problems; develop questions for effective doctor's appointments; keep track of your symptoms, labs, and medications; and record your medical provider and insurance company's contact information. If you see a doctor regularly or are trying to find the right doctor, this book will help you get more out of your medical care than you ever dreamed possible. Christina Caskey lives in Flagstaff, Arizona, with her husband, Robert. She is the mother of four grown children. Christina was shocked by how little is known medically about conditions like hers, and now dedicates her time and energy to helping others who battle mysterious illnesses. To this end, all proceeds from the sale of this book will be used for research and treatment in the field of Infection Associated Chronic Fatigue Syndrome. Visit Christina's website at www.whensomethingswrong.com