Editorial Review:Product Description:Remember the body aches you experienced the last time you had a bad flu? Now multiply that pain times ten and you have some idea of what everyday life can be like for fibromyalgia sufferers. A chronic medical condition characterized mainly by pain in the muscles and tendons throughout the entire body, fibromyalgia is known to afflict more than 6 million people in the United States and millions more around the world. Yet, many people, including some doctors, think that “fibromyalgia” is just another word for “hypochondria.”
If you have fibromyalgia you have some idea of how frustrating it is to have your suffering dismissed by your friends, family, and coworkers, and how hard it can be to find professional help in managing your disease. Now for the good news: Written by one of the world’s leading experts on fibromyalgia,
Fibromyalgia For Dummies is a complete, easy-to-use guide to coping with chronic pain and other symptoms associated with that disease. You get expert advice and guidance on how to:
- Determine if you have fibromyalgia
- Minimize pain
- Control fatigue and dramatically boost your energy level
- Sleep better
- Find the right doctor to help manage your problem
- Know which foods to eat and which to avoid
- Develop an exercise routine
- Manage the strains on your work and family lives
Dr. Roland Staud offers you immediate relief from the physical and emotional pain of fibromyalgia with. He fills you in on the latest science on what fibromyalgia is and how you get it, and he offers a wealth of practical information on:
- The pros and cons of traditional prescription medications
- Over-the-counter remedies and how to use them
- Alternative therapies that can help, including herbs, supplements, botox, acupuncture, aromatherapy and more
- Life-style changes that help ease your pain
- Managing the emotional stress associated with fibromyalgia
A gold mine of expert information and guidance,
Fibromyalgia For Dummies will help you feel better and live and happier, more productive life—starting today.
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Customer Reviews
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is ok
This would be a good book for people newly diagnosed with FMS and their families.
If you have had FMS for a few years you're probably not going to learn much from this book.
I am mailing mine to someone who has been newly diagnosed.
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Ok Book
THis is an ok book to just show family members when you try to tell them you have fibromyalgia. It is a simple book that they can read to understand. Otherwise there are better books out there.
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good but for dummies
This is a great book the only reason for low stars is that it didnt tell me anything that you couldnt find out easily by looking at one or maybe even two simple websites about fibro. If you know absolutely nothing then get it or get it for friends and family of someone who has it, it is very good and easy to read it is definelty for dummies on the subject.
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Great Book
This a really good book for Fibromyalgia sufferers. I found a lot of information about how to handle the condition, where to get support, and info about Social Security claims, what to do and not to do. For me it was very helpful.
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Great,first book!
After finding out I had FMS, I saw this book in the store and it was on sale. For being the first book I read about the condition, I think it was perfect. It gives you the main concepts and explanations without a bunch of mumbo jumbo you don't understand. And when you haven't quite accepted the condition as a permanent in your life, this book can help you feel as if everything will be okay and you're not alone.