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Coping and support
By Mayo Clinic staffLearning that you or your child has a chronic illness, such as familial Mediterranean fever, can be upsetting and frustrating. Here are some tips that may help you cope:
- Get educated. Learn enough about familial Mediterranean fever so that you know what to expect. Ask your doctor for brochures you can take with you, as well recommended websites to check out.
- Get support. Talking to a family member, trusted friend, or a counselor or therapist can allow you to vent your fears and frustrations. Some people also find support groups helpful because members truly understand what you're going through. Ask your doctor if there is a support group for people affected by familial Mediterranean fever in your area.
References
- Familial Mediterranean fever. The Merck Manuals: The Merck Manual for Healthcare Professionals. http://www.merck.com/mmpe/print/sec19/ch297/ch297b.html. Accessed May 28, 2010.
- Kastner DL. Familial Mediterranean fever. In: Fauci AS, et al. Harrison's Principles of Internal Medicine. 17th ed. New York, N.Y.: McGraw-Hill; 2008. http://www.accessmedicine.com/content.aspx?aID=2899961. Accessed May 28, 2010.
- Fonnesu C, et al. Familial Mediterranean fever: A review for clinical management. Joint Bone Spine. 2009;76:227.
- Rosenberg PM, et al. Clinical manifestations and diagnosis of familial Mediterranean fever. http://www.uptodate.com/home/index.html. Accessed June 1, 2010.
- Galip G, et al. Current perspectives on familial Mediterranean fever. Current Opinion in Infectious Diseases. 2009;22:309.
- Rosenberg PM, et al. Management of familial Mediterranean fever. http://www.uptodate.com/home/index.html. Accessed June 1, 2010.
- Ben-Chetrit E, et al. Familial Mediterranean fever in the world. Arthritis and Rheumatism. 2009;61:1447.
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