Download or read book A Survivor s Guide to Reversing Fibromyalgia written by Robert Brill and published by Tate Publishing & Enterprises. This book was released on 2014-02-11 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A Survivor's Guide to Reversing Fibromyalgia shares first-hand knowledge of this life-altering, often misunderstood illness. Author Robert Brill draws on his experience of living with fibromyalgia to encourage and educate readers as they live with this disease. An expert patient, Brill shares tips on accepting your illness and educating yourself about it, assembling a team of fibro-friendly clinicians, establishing proper nutrition, exercising for symptom relief, and establishing good sleep habits, developing coping mechanisms, learning your limits, engaging with others, and most importantly, refusing to let your illness define you. Medical facts and statistics do not dictate the quality of your life; they are only part of the equation. Your coping skills, your attitude, and your self-management also play a huge role in determining how you'll spend your days. With helpful information on everything from misdiagnosis to the social security process to developing a lifestyle management plan, A Survivor's Guide to Reversing Fibromyalgia provides hope for the future and the tools for navigating the journey to wellness.
Download or read book The FibroManual written by Ginevra Liptan and published by Ballantine Books. This book was released on 2016-05-03 with total page 386 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The most up-to-date, comprehensive treatment guide to fibromyalgia, by a renowned physician who herself has the condition If you suffer from fibromyalgia and are struggling to get help from your doctor, you’re far from alone. Ten million Americans experience the widespread muscle pain, profound fatigue, and fuzzy brain (“fibrofog”) that have long frustrated both patients and doctors. In this unique resource, Ginevra Liptan, M.D., shares a cutting-edge new approach that goes far beyond mainstream medical knowledge to produce dramatic symptom improvement. Dr. Liptan’s program incorporates clinically proven therapies from both alternative and conventional medicine, along with the latest research on experimental options like medical marijuana. Since many health care providers have limited fibromyalgia expertise, The FibroManual includes a thoroughly sourced “health care provider guide” that enables readers to help their doctors help them. Alleviate fibromyalgia symptoms in four simple steps (Rest, Repair, Rebalance, and Reduce) and you will • restore deep, restful sleep • achieve long-lasting pain relief • optimize hormone and energy balance • reduce fatigue This accessible and empowering resource provides essential information about understanding and treating fibromyalgia from a physician who, as both patient and provider, understands the illness from the inside.
Download or read book Fibromyalgia written by Sharon Ostalecki and published by Jones & Bartlett Learning. This book was released on 2007-05 with total page 364 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Fibromyalgia is a severe musculoskeletal pain and fatigue syndrome that afflicts approximately 3 to 6 million Americans. Fibromyalgia: The Complete Guide from Medical Experts and Patients is a compilation of a diverse group of health care practitioners and a comprehensive guide for patients and families. The book provides authoritative, practical advice and answers to common questions about this condition to help patients and families achieve a greater understanding of all aspects of dealing with fibromyalgia. Physicians incorporate newest research on fibromyalgia. This resource offers material never presented in any other fibromyalgia book. the research presented by an experienced psychiatrist on ADHD, concurrent with fibromyalgia and chronic pain, Is innovative offering a piece of the puzzle that has been previously ignored and may offer new hope and insight to those with chronic pain. Patients give first hand accounts of how they have effectively improved their functionality and pain levels by incorporating suggestions outlined in the book. This valuable resource breaks down complex medical issues into understandable terms, and focuses on the most important things readers need to know to understand and manage fibromyalgia.
Download or read book I Have What written by Beth McCain and published by CreateSpace. This book was released on 2010-06-05 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Positive Thought and Law of Attraction Author Beth McCain spends her life bringing the energy of joy and pure happiness to her readers via the many books she has written or co-authored on the subject. But what happens when the happiness teacher faces her own battles with the ravage that is now recognized as Fibromyalgia? One of the most crippling and life affecting syndromes realized by the medical community, Beth McCain has encountered and faced Fibro throughout her life. Join her as she discusses how Fibromyalgia has assumed a role in her physical life, and how she has determined not to let it overwhelm her in the least. In the pages of: "I Have WHAT?! - A Fibromyalgia Survivor's Guide for Women" Beth reports exactly how Fibro attacks, how she retaliates through techniques she has devised, and how she never allows the syndrome to get the best of her, or in the way of her very extraordinary life. If you have Fibromyalgia, or know of someone who does, you have found a friend and a fountain of knowledge in Beth McCain.
Download or read book Fibromyalgia Syndrome Fighting the Devil with the Patience of Job written by Marilyn Sue and published by Xlibris Corporation. This book was released on 2002-11 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: FORWARDtc "FORWARD" The Book you are about to read portrays a determined woman who sought to learn as much as she could about fibromyalgia syndrome. In her quest, she also came to terms with the fact that knowledge of the syndrome itself was simply not enough to attempt to gain control over her personal situation. So, with a thirst that could not be quenched, she proceeded to seek other information that specifically pertained to learning to live with any type of painful, incurable and chronic illness. Marilyn has been a patient of mine for many years. I know that fibromyalgia has been a heavy burden for her to carry and that because of its intensity on her physical and emotional being, she has lost a great deal in her life. Although she has spent many years suffering with chronic pain, her spirit has yet to be broken. She continually strives to make a better life for herself in spite of her illness. Reading her book has convinced me that she has learned a great deal from both her personal experiences and her research. Her book is written in a clear and concise manner that can be easily referred to time and time again, and represents her own personal views and opinions strictly from a patient's standpoint. She wishes to share her personal experiences and extensive research with others that might benefit from them. Her book is a "must read" for anyone that is afflicted with this disorder and for those in close connection with someone that has it. Kenneth Williams, D.C.
Download or read book Mayo Clinic Guide to Fibromyalgia written by Andy Abril and published by Mayo Clinic Press. This book was released on 2019-09-24 with total page 274 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Fibromyalgia is a condition that’s often misunderstood by the general public and doctors alike. This book aims to dispel myths about fibromyalgia and offers practical strategies that can help anyone living with this condition manage it successfully and return to a fulfilling and enjoyable life. Drawing on decades of experience in treating fibromyalgia, Mayo Clinic Guide to Fibromyalgia offers research-supported, practical strategies that can help anyone with fibromyalgia live their best life now. From personal stories of people living with fibromyalgia to the compassionate expertise of its medical editors, this book seeks to first connect with people who have fibromyalgia in a way that they may not have experienced from loved ones and even doctors. From there, readers will learn about what fibromyalgia is – and isn’t – and find solace in knowing that they’re not alone in the challenges that they face. The half of the book sets the foundation for the second half, which outlines practical strategies shown to be effective in managing fibromyalgia. Along the way, worksheets will help guide readers toward finding the best mix of strategies for managing their symptoms. The entire book comes together in the last part, where readers will put everything they’ve learned into an actionable daily plan that they can start using right away. This book is divided into 4 parts: Part 1 defines fibromyalgia, describes what causes it, and lists the challenges it can pose Part 2 outlines treatment options Part 3 describes strategies for managing fibromyalgia Part 4 outlines steps toward working with your health care team and family and creating a daily action plan for managing symptoms From Publishers Weekly: Coming from one of the most reliable, respected health resources that Americans have, this book is the first one a newly diagnosed patient should consult. (Sept.)
Download or read book The Feel Good Guide to Fibromyalgia and Chronic Fatigue Syndrome written by Lynette Bassman and published by New Harbinger Publications. This book was released on 2007-06-01 with total page 202 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A Personalized Approach to Feeling Better Struggling with fibromyalgia (FMS) and chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS) is a triple challenge: Not only must you deal with pain, exhaustion, and other symptoms, but you also have to contend with health-care providers who often won't acknowledge that you're actually sick, and a confusing array of health care options. In twenty years of practice, author Lynette Bassman has seen many people with FMS and CFS. She's even struggled with CFS herself. Bassman knows that it's possible to overcome these conditions. She found the right combination of approaches to heal herself-and so can you, if you use the comprehensive information and recovery advice you'll find in this book. The Feel-Good Guide to Fibromyalgia and Chronic Fatigue Syndrome begins with an overview, offering a simple explanation of what is known about FMS and CFS. It then describes and evaluates most available therapies, both conventional and alternative, that can address not only physical symptoms but emotional and spiritual ones as well. You'll assess your own symptoms and customize a treatment approach that meets your own unique symptom profile. Finally, you'll learn how to chart a course to recovery that will help you feel better and maintain your progress.
Download or read book Fibromyalgia a Guide to Understanding the Journey written by Shelly Bolton and published by . This book was released on 2013-03-12 with total page 102 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: HELP, I'M FALLING APART!!This quick read is informative and entertaining, with personal stories and documented research.SOME COMMENTS FROM OTHER PEOPLE WITH FIBROMYALGIA:"The information was good and on point and will be very helpful...I was left with a nice sense of 'belonging'." -Lori "This really is spot on and it help me understand some of the things I experience with fibro." -Rene "I want to get this for my family members to have!" -Amanda"you nailed it!" -Rene, AZ "Boy, did you hit the nail on the head." -Vanessa "This book is definitely worth reading, whether you have fibro or just wanted to understand someone with it better." -Chris "COVERS SO MUCH MORE THAN OTHER BOOKS:She writes in words that are easy to understand without lots of medical mumbo jumbo. A very easy read with lots/TONS of great information." -Lesia AND HERE'S WHAT SOME FRIENDS, FAMILY MEMBERS, AND OTHERS ARE SAYING:"I was also deeply moved by the courage to live with this kind of anguish, the courage to cope with it, the courage to share about it...I will never be able to see another TV ad without remembering what I learned..." -Gloriana "Very well done and so informative... I really had no idea of the severity of it." -JB "Author has done great work to explain various symptoms and offer you perspective of a patient with this often lifelong condition...If you know someone who is suffering from fibromyalgia or you even suspect it might be your own condition, pick up this book and learn more" -Rob Please Note:A percentage of the revenue generated from the sale of this book will go to the research for treatment and cure for Fibromyalgia (http://www.afsafund.org ).
Download or read book Fibromyalgia Your Treatment Guide written by Christine Craggs-Hinton and published by Sheldon Press. This book was released on 2013-01-17 with total page 169 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Treatment for fibromyalgia has progressed in leaps and bounds over the past 10 years as recognition of the condition increases. FM is now the second or third most common diagnosis made by British rheumatologists, and was listed as one of the three most common diagnoses in a survey of Canadian rheumatologists. It is probably more common than these figures suggest. It's now recognised that symptoms can be greatly improved by proper management. This book is packed with information about the best medications and self-help therapies available, with a strong focus on improving symptoms, including pain and aching muscles, fatigue and poor sleep, IBS, joint stiffness, headaches and migraine, urinary frequency, dizziness, sensitivity and cognitive problems. Other topics include: neurological dysfunctions in fibromyalgia; how to reduce stiffness and fatigue; coping with other problems such as addressing anxiety, depression and stress; how exercise can help; pacing and relaxation; a healthy diet, including intolerances, allergies and supplements; natural remedies
Download or read book The Everything Health Guide to Fibromyalgia written by Winnie Yu and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2006-06-08 with total page 265 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Everything Health Guide to Fibromyalgia is a complete handbook to this complicated disease. Written with an authoritative yet accessible tone, readers will find helpful information on understanding the basics of fibromyalgia and learn to recognize its symptoms. Includes helpful insight on: Finding the right doctor; Overcoming fatigue and minimizing stress; Conditions that mimic fibromyalgia; Therapies and treatment; Staying active. The Everything Health Guide to Fibromyalgia helps readers cope with and understand their diagnosis to live a full, healthy life. Winnie Yu is a freelance writer. She co-authored three health books for Fair Winds Press and contributed essays on health and wellness to five books published by Rodale Inc. She has written features for numerous national magazines and several Web sites. Michael M. McNett, M.D. is the owner of Fibromyalgia Treatment Centers of America based in Chicago, IL. His areas of focus are fibromyalgia treatment and research and non-interventional pain management. He is affiliated with the American Board of Family Practice, the American Academy of Pain Management, the American Society of Addiciton Medicine, and is on the editorial board of Fibromyalgia Aware magazine.
Download or read book A Warrior s Guide to Fibromyalgia written by Sara Halevi and published by . This book was released on 2020-09-04 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Cognitive Behavioral Therapist and Fibro Warrior Sara Halevi presents a fully-loaded resource on Fibromyalgia. This book includes a comprehensive view of treatment options, advice on community and relationship building, and an insightful look at the mind-body connection. Complete with thought-provoking questions on each chapter.
Download or read book Fibromyalgia written by Daniel J. Wallace and published by Oxford University Press. This book was released on 2003-04-17 with total page 208 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Fibromyalgia is a form of chronic neuromuscular pain, a pain-amplification syndrome brought on by abnormal interactions between hormones, the immune system, neurotransmitters, and the autonomic nervous system, that afflicts six million Americans every year. Often misdiagnosed, and widely misunderstood, the majority of patients are turned away from doctors or treated for depression. This guide offers expert advice to sufferers of this painful syndrome and gives them the education they need to get the help they require but rarely get. In their earlier books, Making Sense of Fibromyalgia and All About Fibromyalgia, noted medical writer Janice Wallace and Dr. Daniel Wallace, a leading expert on this disorder, provided comprehensive guides--for both patients and professionals--to this little known and poorly understood syndrome. Now, in Fibromyalgia, the Wallaces provide an inviting and succinct version of the syndrome they have studied, laid out in clear and accessible language. The authors provide a clear, concise explanation of the syndrome and its symptoms, and also outline the recent advances in treatments. Fibromyalgia addresses a desperate need for concise, accessible information on this syndrome and offers reassurance to patients and their families.
Download or read book Fibromyalgia written by Don L. Goldenberg and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2002 with total page 260 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This guide to fibromyalgia discusses its various causes and symptoms, the role of stress and other factors, and the different conventional and alternative remedies available.
Download or read book Healing Fibromyalgia written by David Edelberg M. D. and published by Wholehealth Chicago. This book was released on 2011-12 with total page 340 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Fibromyalgia is real. The pain you awaken with is not in your head. You're not even remotely a hypochondriac. If anyone--doctor, chiropractor, physical therapist, well- meaning loved one--ever tries to convince you otherwise, tune them out. They are wrong. Likewise, if anyone ever tells you fibro is incurable and you'll just have to learn to live with it, understand they're seriously misinformed. You may even be able to fix your fibromyalgia on your own, without doctors and without drugs. This book will tell you how. So begins author David Edelberg, MD, an internist specializing in fibromyalgia, in his long-awaited book Healing Fibromyalgia. Dr Edelberg has treated 1,600+ women with fibro using the plan presented here, including step-by-step instructions for Dr E's Six-Week Nearly Natural Fibro Cure. In clear, reassuring language, Dr E explains how with fibro your whole self--the mind and body totality that makes you you--is under protective siege, your body trying desperately to guard itself from the assault of multiple sources of stress. Envision your muscles tightening up and creating a protective suit of armor. That's fibro in a nutshell. Your muscles aren't sick or inflamed, but they're definitely tired of being locked up like this, trying to protect you and making you utterly exhausted in the process. Ironically, if your muscles could talk, they'd probably say, Look, lady, we're just doing our job. We got this message from you that we're under serious stress. This tightening-up is what muscles do. Statistics prove it: Some 10 to 14 million Americans currently fulfill the diagnostic criteria for fibro and 80-90% of that group are undiagnosed. Than means more American women have fibromyalgia than diabetes. Wait, you think. Am I hearing this right? Is Dr E saying that the 12 million American women with fibro are so stressed that they're engaged in a 24/7 painful muscle lock-up of self protection and self preservation? That's exactly what he's saying. Don't live with fibromyalgia a single day longer than necessary. Whether your fibro responds to the Nearly Natural Cure or you need a little extra help from prescription drugs, this plan will help resolve your painful fibromyalgia forever. Also includes: Dr E's precise (and invaluable) fibro drug dosing instructions are radically different from what your own doctor might recommend and they increase your chances of success. Your doctor doesn't believe in fibro? The book provides expert advice on finding one who will take your condition seriously. As a bonus, Healing Fibromyalgia includes the Physician's Guide to Fibromyalgia, including Dr E''s complete treatment protocols. If your stubborn fibro requires prescription drugs, print out the guide and hand it to your physician. Don't go it alone. With this book and the Dr E's physician's guide in hand, you and your doctor will become an educated team in resolving your fibro. Includes: How Do I Know If I Have Fibro? Take the Quiz How to Classify Your Fibro Severity Memories in Your Muscles Tests Every Fibro Patient Should Know About Dr E's Six-Week Nearly Natural Fibro Cure Fibro-Friendly Eating Plan Medications for Fibro: How They Work and How They Can Help Pain Drugs for Fibro Alternative Medicine for Fibromyalgia You've Got A Friend: Women Speak Out About Their Fibro Fibro's Larger Message: Women Under Siege Physician's Guide to Fibromyalgia
Download or read book Healing Fibromyalgia written by David H. Trock, M.D. and published by Turner Publishing Company. This book was released on 2009-05-18 with total page 133 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Finally----an effective approach to fibromyalgia treatment and recovery! "Healing Fibromyalgia is a must for the person with fibromyalgia. Dr. Trock has listened to the needs of his patients and has responded with a clear and concise book that explains the problem and provides solutions to living with fibromyalgia--highly recommended as a guide to recovery!" --Denise L. Taylor-Moon, former Director of Outreach for the Chronic Pain and Fatigue Research Center at the University of Michigan Healing Fibromyalgia: The Three-Step Solution is not just another book telling you how to live with fibromyalgia--it's a guide for enjoying life fully without it. Exciting new findings and effective new therapies make it possible to eliminate the debilitating, intense pain and fatigue of fibromyalgia and reboot your life. This authoritative medical guide gives you the most current and accurate information on fibromyalgia causes, symptoms, diagnosis, and treatments. Healing Fibromyalgia covers vital topics that include: * Common triggers of fibromyalgia, including physical trauma, an infection such as Lyme disease or hepatitis C, emotional upheaval, or chronic daily stress * Finding the right physician--one who will listen to you and work with you * The ideal fibromyalgia work-up--your medical history and physical exam * An integrative approach to recovery that includes traditional medicine, lifestyle modifications, and holistic care * Pharmaceutical and nonpharmaceutical treatments, including dietary supplements, manual therapies, injection treatments, pain-management techniques, and alternative remedies * Useful tools for managing your fibromyalgia * Beneficial lifestyle changes, including exercise and nutrition dos and don'ts * Real-life stories of people who have conquered fibromyalgia Fibromyalgia sufferers have different triggers, different combinations of symptoms, and different routes to successful treatment and healing. This guide helps you find your personal path toward real and lasting relief.
Download or read book Fibromyalgia and Other Chronic Painful Conditions Second Edition written by Jeffrey B. Loomer and published by . This book was released on 2013-07-01 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book was written for patients who suffer from fibromyalgia and other chronic painful conditions. I believe members of the medical community will also benefit from the book's content. As a Dartmouth Rheumatology Fellowship trained Board Certified Rheumatologist, I have been treating patients with these conditions for over 20 years. The vast majority of my private medical practice consists of patients with fibromyalgia and other chronic painful conditions. Throughout the years (through my patients) I have learned how to medically manage patients who suffer from chronic painful conditions. Even with all of the magnificent advances in medicine, people who suffer from fibromyalgia and other chronic painful conditions remain an underserved and disenfranchised component of the medical community. This should not be the case. My philosophy is that ?nobody? should have to suffer and live with chronic pain on a daily basis. This is unnecessary. There are all types of appropriate cost effective medications (generics) which are available to treat all kinds of painful conditions. The problem that patients with chronic painful conditions face is their ability to get to the right type of doctor who will not only embrace their problem, but manage their pain effectively. I systematically approach the concepts of fibromyalgia, the manifestations of this condition and other chronic painful processes, and I review available medications and their modes of actions. I explain why certain medications should be effective, and why others will not be helpful. I discuss the concept of ?off-labeling? a medication (using a medication beyond its FDA indication) for the management of fibromyalgia and other chronic painful conditions; the key concept to my success in managing these patients throughout the years. I focus on how one needs to begin their journey on finding the right doctor to help them with their problem. There are plenty of physicians, out there, who know how to effectively treat these conditions. This book will help the reader to streamline the process. This is not a how-to book. The reader will become better adept at communicating with their doctor, which will help to facilitate maximal effective pain management.
Download or read book The Complete Fibromyalgia Health Diet Guide and Cookbook written by Louise S. McCrindle and published by Robert Rose. This book was released on 2013 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Looks at the causes, symptoms, and treatment options for fibromyalgia, along with a diet therapy program, menu plans, and recipes.
