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Here's the table of contents:
CHAPTER 1: WHAT IS CFS/ME? AN OVERVIEW
Introduction, Distinctive Features, Signs and Symptoms, CFS/ME Defined: A Multisystem Disorder, Subtypes and Stages
Historical Background: Epidemics, Outbreaks and Recent Developments
Prognosis and Recovery
Diagnosis: Summaries of Case Definitions; Making a Diagnosis, Tests, Objective Measurements, Specific Tests, Hope for a Biomarker, Full Case Definitions: CDC Guidelines for the Evaluation and Study of CFS (1994) (“Fukuda”), Canadian Criteria (2003), Myalgic Encephalomyelitis: International Consensus Criteria (2011), Oxford Criteria (1991)
In Search of a Cause: Viruses, Bacteria, Mold, Environmental Causes, Genetic Theories, Historical Lessons
CHAPTER 2: MECHANISMS AND THEORIES
Introduction: How Does CFS/ME Work?
The Endocrine System
The Nervous System and Dr. Goldstein's Limbic Hypothesis
Immune Dysfunction
Vascular System and Diastolic Dysfunction
Digestive System
Oxidative Stress and Pall's NO/ONOO‾ Hypothesis
Glutathione Depletion - Methylation Block Hypothesis
Mitochondrial Failure
Channelopathies
Cause and Effect: Putting it All Together
PROTOCOLS
Introduction, Websites that list or compare protocols
Bateman Protocol
Enlander Protocol
Hunter-Hopkins Protocol
Pall Protocol
Teitelbaum Protocol
Van Konynenburg/Yasko Methylation Protocol
CFS Treatment Guide Verrillo/3
CHAPTER 3: SYMPTOMS
Introduction: How to Assess and Monitor Symptoms
Allergies: Airborne Allergens: Pollen, Mold, Animal Dander, Fur and Feathers, Dust, Food
Chemical Sensitivities: Indoor Chemical Air Contaminants, Outdoor Chemical Air Contaminants, Drugs and Medications, Clothing and Personal Care Products
Candida
Cardiac and Cardiovascular Symptoms/Dysautonomia: Blood Circulation; Dysautonomia, Orthostatic Intolerance, POTS, NMH, Shortness of Breath/Air Hunger
Cognitive and Emotional Problems: Loss of Concentration, Short-Term Memory Impairment, Multitasking and Sequencing, Linguistic Reversals, Word Searching, Math Problems, Emotional Problems
Digestive Disturbances: Esophagus: Spasm, Difficulty Swallowing, Loss of Appetite, Reflux/Heartburn; Stomach: Nausea, Small Intestine: Permeable Intestine (Leaky Gut), SIBO, Large Intestine: IBS, Gas, Diarrhea, Constipation; Rectum/Prostalgia Fugax, Tenesmus; Gallbladder; Liver
Dizziness and Vertigo
Endocrine Disturbances: Thyroid; Adrenal Glands
Fatigue: Postexertional Fatigue; Lethargy; Agitated Exhaustion
Flu-Like Symptoms: Sore Throat, Tender Lymph Nodes, Fever and Chills, Sweats
Gynecological Problems: Irregular Periods/Perimenopause/Early Menopause, Osteoporosis, PMS, Endometriosis
Headaches: Migraine Headaches, Sinus Headaches, Tension Headaches
Hearing Problems: Hyperacuity, Tinnitus, Pain, Itching, Hearing Loss
Hypoglycemia
Joint Problems: Gelling, Pain
Loss of Libido
Muscle Problems: Weakness (Paresis), Tremor, Loss of Coordination, Twitches
Oral Problems: Gingivitis, Sensitive Teeth, Canker Sores, Temporomandibular Joint Syndrome (TMJ), Taste
Pain: Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Spasms, Fibromyalgia
Secondary Infections: Viral Infections, Fungal Infections
Seizures and Seizure Activity: Absence Seizures (Petit Mal), Simple Partial Seizures, "Sensory Storms," Grand Mal Seizures
Shingles
Sinusitis
Skin, Hair, and Nail Problems: Pallor; Rashes; Dry, Peeling Skin; Acne, Hypersensitivity, Spontaneous Bruising, Paresthesias, Loss of Fingerprints, Rosacea; Hair; Nails
Sleep Disorders: Insomnia or Difficulty Initiating and Maintaining Sleep, Phase Shifting, Hypersomnia, Light Sleep, Hypnagogic Sleep, Dysania, Myoclonus, Dreams and Nightmares, Night Sweats
CFS Treatment Guide Verrillo/4
Urinary Tract Problems: Cystitis, Interstitial Cystitis, Prostatitis
Vision and Eye Problems: Visual Processing Problems, Photophobia, Floaters and Spots, Tearing and Dry Eye, Sluggish Focus and Double and Blurred Vision, Tunnel Vision, Night Blindness, Depth-of-Field Loss, Nystagmus, Early Cataracts, Sjögren's Syndrome
Weather Sensitivity
Weight Loss or Gain: Weight Loss, Weight Gain
TREATMENT OPTIONS
Treatment Options, Treatment tips, Useful Resources
CHAPTER 4: PHARMACEUTICALS AND PRESCRIPTION DRUGS
Ampligen
Antibiotics
Anticonvulsants: Neurontin (gabapentin), Gabitril (tiagabine) Lyrica (pregabalin)
Antidepressant Drugs: doxepin, amitriptyline, nortriptyline, desipramine, imipramine, trimipramine, clomipramine, fluoxetine, sertraline, paroxetine, citalopram, excitalopram, bupropion, phenalzine, tranylcypromine, trazadone, venlafaxine, duloxetine, mirtazapine
Antifungal Agents: Nystatin, Diflucan, Nizoral, Sporanox
Antihistamines: Benadryl (diphenhydramine), Claritin (loratadine), Allegra (fexofenadine), Zyrtec (cetirizine), Chlor-Trimeton (chlorpheniramine maleate), Atarax and Vistaril (hydroxyzine), Dramamine (meclizine), DiVertigo
Antiviral Agents: acyclovir, famcyclovir, amantadine, valacyclovir, valganciclovir
Artesunate
Benzodiazepines: clonazepam, diazepam, alprazolam
Beta Blockers: propanolol (Inderol), atenolol (Tenormin), labetalol (Normodyne), nebivolol (Bystolic)
Calcium Channel Blockers: Nicardipine, Nimodipine, Nifedipine, Verapamil
Central Nervous System Stimulants: Ritalin, Dexedrine, Lonamin, Provigil, Strattera
Cytotec (misoprostol)
Diamox (acetazolamide)
Epogen (Procrit)
Flexeril (cyclobenzaprine)
Florinef (fludrocortisone)
Gamma Globulin
GcMAF
Guaifenesin
H2 Blockers: Tagamet (cimetidine) and Zantac (ranitidine)
Hormones: Growth Hormone, Testosterone, Thyroid Hormones
Hydrocortisone
Hypnotics: Ambien, Lunesta, Rozerem, Xyrem
Kutapressin (see: Nexavir)
CFS Treatment Guide Verrillo/5
Midodrine
Naltrexone
Nexavir (formerly Kutapressin)
Nitroglycerin
Oxytocin
Pain Relievers: Aspirin, NSAIDs, Tylenol, Aleve, Ultram, Narcotics
Pentoxifylline
Plaquenil
Pyridostigmine (Mestinon)
Questran (cholestyramine)
Rituximab
Transfer Factor
CHAPTER 5: NUTRITIONAL SUPPLEMENTS AND BOTANICALS
Introduction: Useful Resources
5-HTP
Alpha Ketoglutarate (AKG)
Alpha Lipoic Acid
Amino Acids: Carnitine, Glutamine, Lysine, Taurine
Antioxidants
Betaine HCl
Bioflavonoids: Grape seed extract, Pycnogenol, Quercetin
Butyric Acid
Choline
CoQ10 (ubiquinone, ubiquinol)
D-Ribose
Digestive Enzymes
DHEA (dehydroepiandrosterone)
Essential Fatty Acids: Fish Oil, Flaxseed Oil, Evening Primrose Oil, Borage Seed Oil
FOS (fructooligosaccharides)
GABA (gamma aminobutyric acid)
Galantamine
Glucosamine Sulfate
Glutathione
Herbs: Aloe vera, Astragalus, Chamomile, Echinacea, Garlic, Ginger, Gingko, Ginseng, Goldenseal, Gotu kola, Kava, Licorice, Lomatium, Milk Thistle, St. John's Wort, Uva ursi, Valerian
Histame
Inosine
Inositol
Malic Acid
Melatonin
Minerals: Calcium, Magnesium, Selenium, Colloidal Silver, Zinc
CFS Treatment Guide Verrillo/6
Monolaurin
Mushroom extracts: LEM (shiitake), Maitake, Cordyceps
NAC (N-acetylcysteine )
NADH (ENADA)
Piracetam
Probiotics
Royal Jelly
Sambucol
SAMe (S-Adenosyl methionine)
Vitamins: Vitamin A, Beta-Carotene, Vitamin B12, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B Complex, Vitamin C, Vitamin D, Vitamin E and Tocotrienols
Whey Products: Colostrom, Undenatured Whey, Probioplex
CHAPTER 6: ALTERNATIVE AND COMPLEMENTARY MEDICAL AND SUPPORTIVE THERAPIES
Acupressure
Acupuncture
Aroma Therapy
Bach Remedies
Bed Rest
Biofeedback
Chelation Therapy
Chiropractic
CBT (Cognitive Behavioral Therapy)
Exercise; GET (Graded Exercise Therapy)
Homeopathy
Hydrotherapy
Hypnosis
Massage: Craniosacral Massage, Lymphatic Drainage, Myofascial Release, Perrin Technique, Reflexology, Shiatsu
Meditation; Amygdala Retraining Program
Pacing
TENS (transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation)
Visualization and Imagery
Yoga
COPING AND MANAGEMENT STRATEGIES
Introduction – Pacing Yourself
CHAPTER 7: Stress Reduction and Elimination
CHAPTER 8: Cleaning Up: Eliminating Toxins in the Home
CHAPTER 9: Food and Diet
CHAPTER 10: Special Needs of Children With CFS/ME, Adolescents, Definition of ME/CFS for Children
CFS Treatment Guide Verrillo/7
APPENDICES
A. RESOURCES
B. NATIONAL AND INTERNATIONAL ORGANIZATIONS
C. CFS/ME CLINICS, CLINICIANS, AND LABORATORIES
D. MAIL-ORDER SUPPLIERS
BIBLIOGRAPHY