Dr. Smith Does It Again: University Student Returns to Health by Pacing

Name

Heather

Diagnosis

1. Chronic Fatigue Syndrome

Mindfulness/Pacing/Exercise Techniques That Made A Difference For You

1. Pacing

Disease Course Over Time

In 1993 at 18 years of age while at University Heather becomes more and more fatigued - until she is lying in bed 23 hours a day. Drops out of school. In 1995 returns to University, lasts one term and returns home. Dr. David Smith prescribes very careful pacing. She Wwas not allowed to do any one activity for more than 10 minutes at a time. She was able to slowly increase her work over time. Three years later she was healthy again.

Approximate Date of Illness Began

1991-1995

Duration

2-5 years

Functionality at it's Worst

Mostly bedbound

Treatments That Made A Big Difference

Strict pacing regimen instituted by Dr. David Smith

Treatments That Helped

Tripmipramine to sleep and prozac for stimulation - begun at very low levels.

Present State of Health

1. Fully recovered - no restrictions at all

Practitioner Associated With Recovery

Dr. David Smith - UK

Suggested Resources

Dr. David Smith's website - http://www.me-cfs-treatment.com/