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Chronic Fatigue Syndrome

Identifies five of the eight diagnostic criteria for chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS). Summarizes current views of pathophysiology leading to CFS. Discusses the most practical treatment strategies for CFS. Identifies some of the clinical and social challenges faced by patients with CFS.

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Hour 1

Introduction
Osteoarthritis
Rheumatoid Arthritis
Cancer
Headache
Herniated Disc
Sciatica
Spinal Stenosis
Facet Joint Syndrome

Hour 2

Trigger Points
Osteoporosis
Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Shingles and Postherpetic Neuralgia
Temporomandibular Joint Syndrome
Trigeminal Neuralgia
Complex Regional Pain Syndrome
Fibromyalgia
Inadequate Treatment for Pain
Multidisciplinary Pain Management
Some Non-Pharmacologic Mind-Body Techniques

Hour 3

Relaxation and Biofeedback
Coping With Pain: Psychological Pain Management
Hypnosis and Hypnotherapy
Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy

Learning Objectives

Identify five of the eight diagnostic criteria for chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS).
Summarize current views of pathophysiology leading to CFS.
Discuss the most practical treatment strategies for CFS.
Identify some of the clinical and social challenges faced by patients with CFS.

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Instructor	M. O'Brien, M.D.
Contact Hours:	3

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