ME/CFS Resources for Patients and Clinicians
In addition to helping individuals with ME/CFS through individualized, one-on-one coaching, I also help clinicians, like therapists and other health professionals, learn how to better support their ME/CFS clients.
If you’re new to ME/CFS, below are the most helpful resources on the web to get you up-to-speed on what you need to know so that you can help yourself or your clients.
Concise Review for Clinicians from Mayo Clinic Proceedings (2023)
“Diagnosis and Management of Myalgic Encephalomyelitis/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome”
Web-based Resources for Patients and Clinicians
Bateman Horne Center
https://batemanhornecenter.org/
Solve M.E. – Research and Advocacy
Resources for Patients & Caregivers
ME/CFS Clinician Coalition
https://mecfscliniciancoalition.org/
Centers for Disease Control
Finding a Doctor
Physician Database with Reviews and Ratings
ME/CFS Doctors and Research Centers in the U.S.
Diagnosis
Teir 1, 2, & 3 tests (can be shared with a clinician)
Medications
“Currently, there are no treatments approved specifically for ME/CFS. But there are a number of pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatments that a clinician can use to help reduce the severity of specific symptoms and improve the patient’s quality.”
Coaching and Chronic Fatigue Syndrome: Research on Efficacy
"Coaching may assist patients to identify and prioritize their goals, becoming aware of their personal resources, developing strategies for managing symptoms, and building skills to increase their self-efficacy and active engagement in the treatment process" (Araja, D. et al, 2023).
Helpful Visual Aids
Push/Crash Cycle: Activity Level Over Time
ME/CFS Recovery Cycle: An Alternative to the Push/Crash Cycle
