Meeting the Frustrations of Chronic Fatigue Syndrome: Case Commentary

Patients face long-term disability, a variable prognosis, and too often, skeptical or misinformed doctors. Physicians lack laboratory markers or definitive treatment. Nevertheless, the diagnosis can be made with confidence by applying established diagnostic criteria-and seleced laboratory studies to...

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Published in:Hospital practice (1995) 1997-06, Vol.32 (6), p.147-166
Main Authors: Plioplys, Audrius V., Plioplys, Sigita, Davis, John S.
Format: Article
Language:English
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Summary:Patients face long-term disability, a variable prognosis, and too often, skeptical or misinformed doctors. Physicians lack laboratory markers or definitive treatment. Nevertheless, the diagnosis can be made with confidence by applying established diagnostic criteria-and seleced laboratory studies to exclude other disorders-while symptomatic medication can provide support until recovery begins.
ISSN:2154-8331
2377-1003
DOI:10.1080/21548331.1997.11443513