Download or read book Fibromyalgia in a Nutshell written by Alex Vasquez and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 2012-10-02 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book has been replaced by "Pain Revolution for Migraine and Fibromyalgia: The Paradigm-Shifting Guide for Doctors and Patients Dealing with Chronic Pain" ISBN: 978-1522951001 & 1522951008 A complex condition deciphered based on published (and often overlooked) research-the hope for cure for millions of people who have suffered far too long! Updated in 2014 and summarizing research presented in throughout the United States and Europe, "Fibromyalgia in a Nutshell" is an excerpt from two of Dr Vasquez's recent books for doctors: "Migraine Headaches, Hypothyroidism, and Fibromyalgia" and "Integrative Orthopedics-Third Edition." This edition of the information has been completely reviewed and revised for easier reading by the general public; doctors and patients alike will find this information clinically accurate as well as therapeutically applicable for daily use. Most recently, this information has been expanded in greater detail in Dr Vasquez's Rheumatology textbook, currently Naturopathic Rheumatology v3.5 (ISBN:978-0990620426); updates and current books are listed at InflammationMastery.com. Please note that the digital version of this book was updated in March 2015 and contains a few updated diagrams plus links to videos, direct video access, and discount codes for the larger textbooks.

Download or read book Fibromyalgia Well Being written by Dee Campbell and published by BalboaPress. This book was released on 2012-06-08 with total page 257 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In 2007, when Dee Campbell learned that she had been diagnosed with fibromyalgia, she began a personal quest to learn all she could about the disease, treatments, and outlooks. Now she shares the result of her extensive personal research and experience, with the hope of inspiring others living with fibromyalgia to do just that: live. Her story is one of a journey back to health, happiness and hope. She draws on a range of interventions and embraces a holistic view of the individual. Dees success is a testimonial to the importance of remaining positive, empowered, and open-minded. Through her personal experiences and challenges, she hopes to encourage others living with fibromyalgia to seek their own enhanced quality of life. Life with fibromyalgia can be a challenge to mind, body, and soul, and, without support, these can be difficult, challenging, and confusing times. Through her own experiences, Dee recognizes the importance of addressing the physical, psychological, and spiritual elements of each individual in order to achieve improved well-being and long-term management of a chronic illness (and similar health problems or life challenges). You are not alone in your journey. Anyone with this illness can easily relate to this courageous and inspirational story written by someone who has experienced the whole spectrum of fibromyalgia and all the frustrations and symptoms that go with it. Lynette, a fellow fibromyalgia patient; October, 2011

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 The Fibromyalgia Solution written by David Dryland and published by Grand Central Life & Style. This book was released on 2009-05-30 with total page 239 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Identify the cause, determine the symptoms, and consider treatments in this research-rich guide to Fibromyalgia that will help you find relief and take back your life. Fibromyalgia is a common and chronic medical disorder characterized by widespread pain and often coupled with other symptoms such as fatigue, disturbed sleep, chronic headaches, and other ailments. Recent research shows that the disorder is directly related to decreased levels of the neurotransmitter dopamine. The solution, renowned rheumatologist Dr. David Dryland argues, is to regulate levels of dopamine in the body through an "off-label protocol" using the FDA-approved medications Mirapex and Requip, which help mute pain signals traveling from the body to the brain. This vital and necessary book will also show readers how to: - develop a protocol to successfully treat fibromyalgia -- identify what causes the disease and its debilitating flare-ups -- determine which symptoms can be attributed to fibromyalgia and which cannot -- use non-drug treatments for relieving the painful symptoms of the disease -- and more.

Download or read book The Fibromyalgia Coach written by Tami Stackelhouse and published by Morgan James Publishing. This book was released on 2018-01-02 with total page 96 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Feel Better, Change Lives, and Find Your Best Job Ever! Looking for a fibromyalgia-friendly career that will help you feel better instead of worse? Could your job be keeping you from you getting better? Do you feel like you aren’t ready to file for disability, but can’t keep up at work either? In her second book, The Fibromyalgia Coach, Tami Stackelhouse tells the story of her lifelong search for the perfect career. A fibromyalgia patient herself, the author credits becoming a Fibromyalgia Coach with helping her stay focused on feeling better when it would have been easy to give up. She says, “Healing is a full-time job.” The Fibromyalgia Coach will guide you into finding your best job ever – a career that will help you feel better while making a difference in the world around you! What if you aren’t losing your mind and can manage brain fog symptoms simply?

Download or read book All About Fibromyalgia written by Daniel J. Wallace and published by Oxford University Press. This book was released on 2002-04-15 with total page 272 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This year, six million Americans--most of them women--will go to their doctors, complaining of an illness they have no name for. The majority will be turned away or treated for depression; the few who persist will go to an average of four doctors before they receive the correct diagnosis: fibromyalgia. In their earlier Making Sense of Fibromyalgia, noted medical writer Janice Wallace and Dr. Daniel Wallace, a leading expert on this disorder, provided a comprehensive guide--for both patients and professionals--to this little known and poorly understood syndrome. Now, in All About Fibromyalgia, the Wallaces provide a thoroughly revised and updated version of that highly successful volume, incorporating a wealth of new information. This edition provides the current understanding of the disease as well as the latest drug treatments--all laid out in clear and accessible language. As in the previous volume, the authors provide a detailed, yet clear explanation of the disease. Fibromyalgia, they explain, 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. Sometimes the syndrome occurs spontaneously; in most cases, the authors write, it is associated with trauma, stress, such conditions as lupus and hypothyroidism, and over forty microbes, from hepatitis to Epstein-Barr to Lyme disease. Drawing on actual cases to illustrate their points, the authors help break through the isolation that patients often feel when doctors misdiagnose or simply ignore their symptoms. All About Fibromyalgia addresses a desperate need for information on this disease and offers reassurance to patients and their families.

Download or read book Making Sense of Fibromyalgia written by Daniel J. Wallace MD and published by Oxford University Press. This book was released on 2014-01-24 with total page 274 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Six million people in the United States meet the criteria for fibromyalgia, which is a disorder characterized by a combination of pain, fatigue, and related symptoms. On average, these patients see about four doctors before they are correctly diagnosed, and many are convinced they have a life-threatening illness such as an advanced stage of cancer. About $600 billion is spent annually in the United States to diagnose or manage chronic pain, including litigation fees, and it is estimated that fibromyalgia patients run up $20 billion in medical expenses annually. Despite these alarming numbers, there is a lack of understanding and a dearth of reliable information about fibromyalgia for patients. This fully updated edition of Making Sense of Fibromyalgia distills complex concepts and symptoms into an easily understandable narrative. Daniel J. Wallace, a leading rheumatologist at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, and Janice Brock Wallace, an expert medical writer, have updated the original classic resource, which has sold over 100,000 copies since 1999. Making Sense of Fibromyalgia provides clear answers to common questions, explains findings from the latest research, and discusses treatment options for complex symptoms. Detailed information is provided about topics such as who gets fibromyalgia and why; how stress, hormones, and your immune system interact and relate to fibromyalgia; what conditions are associated with it; why and how you might be misdiagnosed; how to overcome fibromyalgia; and how to understand your prognosis. The authors share all there is to know about the syndrome as well as how our understanding of it has changed over time. This comprehensive companion covers the entire spectrum of issues for those suffering from fibromyalgia, as well as their families, friends, caretakers, primary care physicians, and other health professionals.

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 Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Fibromyalgia and Other Invisible Illnesses written by Katrina Berne and published by Hunter House. This book was released on 2001 with total page 402 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Symptom checklist included in appendix A.

Download or read book Fibromyalgia A Comprehensive Approach written by Miryam Ehrlich Williamson and published by Bloomsbury Publishing USA. This book was released on 1996-08-01 with total page 230 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Describes the causes, symptoms, and treatments for fibromyalgia and offers advice on finding the right doctor, pain medicines and nondrug therapies, meditation and relaxation techniques that help, and detecting and treating fibromyalgia in children

Download or read book Foods that Fight Fibromyalgia written by Deirdre Rawlings and published by Fair Winds Press (MA). This book was released on 2012-10-01 with total page 258 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: If you are one of the 6 million people suffering from fibromyalgia, what you put on your plate can make or break your health. Featuring the most up-to-date nutritional research currently available, Foods that Fight Fibromyalgia provides you with nutritional guidelines and 100 recipes that will put you on the road to recovery. This updated edition of Food That Helps Win the Battle Against Fibromyalgia includes new information on the link between food allergies and fibromyalgia, how to use nutrition to balance neurotransmitters for less pain and depression, and food combining for optimal nutrition. In addition, Foods that Fight Fibromyalgia includes new and updated recipes that have been precisely developed to include the specific nutrients needed to bolster immunity and fight fatigue, depression, pain, and “brain fog.”

Download or read book Nutrition in a Nutshell written by John Meddling and published by AuthorHouse. This book was released on 2014-10-27 with total page 139 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book was originally written in 1997 but was unpublished and local to Nashville, Tennessee. Over the years, many have continually asked me about its circulation, so I am now reintroducing it to the masses. I hope the information in this book will give clear guidelines to easy body maintenance. The language is so simple and defined that Ive entitled it Nutrition in a Nutshell: Healing with Herbs.

Download or read book What Your Doctor May Not Tell You About Pediatric Fibromyalgia written by R. Paul St. Amand and published by Warner Books. This book was released on 2001-03-15 with total page 154 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Muscle pain; fatigue; bladder infections; insomnia; hypoglycemia; IBS; chronic candidiasis. If you have one or more of these symptoms or syndromes, you may have fibromyalgia. In 1999 Dr. St. Amand, an experienced endocrinolost and UCLA assistant clinical professor, published his effective protocol for reversing fibromyalgia, based on nearly half a century of research, including his own experience with the disease and that of hundreds of his patients. Years later, thousands of fibromyalgia sufferers have followed Dr. St. Amand's revolutionary program and have experienced amazing results. This third edition of the book offers the latest research and Dr. St. Amand's breakthrough program that uses guaifenesin, an inexpensive, safe, and increasingly available medication that can help reverse the disease. The authors have seen symptoms eliminated and normal living restored in an astonishing 90 percent of the fibromyalgia sufferers they treated with guaifenesin. In this edition, readers will find more patient anecdotes and a deeper understanding of patient symptoms, treatment, and results, including: More information about the current treatment of fibromyalgia and what causes it New results from Dr. St. Amand's City of Hope study about the efficacy of the guaifenesin treatment Changes in disesase protocol A discussion of pharmaceuticals in treatment, and

Download or read book Food that Helps Win the Battle Against Fibromyalgia written by Deirdre Rawlings and published by Fair Winds Press. This book was released on 2008-07-01 with total page 305 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Easy recipes with wholesome foods bring fibromyalgia sufferers relief with food - an easy concept to grasp and embrace Six million in the United States have been diagnosed with Fibromyalgia a debilitating, languishing, and painful disease characterized by chronic muscular and joint pain, headaches, and mental and physical fatigue. Food that Helps Win the Battle Against Fibromyalgia will provide the tools and guidelines necessary to generate positive health, increase energy, and reduce symptoms. The book offers an overview of the disease and its symptoms and teaches readers how a carefully balanced diet specific in particular nutrients can substantially alleviate the illness. The carefully selected ingredients in the 100 healing recipes both relieve the symptoms of fibromyalgia and infuse patients with the nutrients they need to boost their immune system and help conquer this disease. All cooking methods presented will preserve vitamins, minerals, and nutrients. All the normal meals and snacks are included from breakfast to dinner including appetizers and side dishes so every meal can be a step in the right direction towards recovery or cure.

Download or read book Alternative Treatments for Fibromyalgia Chronic Fatigue Syndrome written by Mari Skelly and published by Hunter House. This book was released on 1999 with total page 323 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Describes the effectiveness of tai chi, yoga, acupuncture, massage, andhiropractic.

Download or read book Integrative Therapies for Fibromyalgia Chronic Fatigue Syndrome and Myofascial Pain written by Celeste Cooper and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2010-02-05 with total page 448 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A guide to coping with fibromyalgia, myofascial pain, and chronic fatigue syndrome • Reveals how to deal with each disorder and how treatments can interact or aggravate if more than one disorder is present • Offers techniques to dispel the side effects created by these illnesses Fibromyalgia, chronic myofascial pain, and chronic fatigue syndrome are often seen as interchangeable conditions, a belief held even by many health care providers. Nothing could be further from the truth--however, they do often coexist. Knowing if more than one of these disorders is present is extremely important because the treatment for one of them can often exacerbate the problems caused by the others. Written by a registered nurse and a psychologist who has been treating these conditions since 1994, this book presents an integrative medical approach to these three disorders with a strong emphasis on utilizing and strengthening the mind-body connection to restore well-being. The authors provide a thorough guide to numerous treatment options--from diet, exercise, and herbs to mindfulness meditation, chi kung, and nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs). They also offer techniques to dispel the “brain fog” that these disorders often create and show how to overcome the resultant obstacles to effectively communicating with your doctor. The additional information included on the psychological issues that accompany these chronic pain disorders allows this integrative treatment guide to open the door not only to physical recovery but also emotional and mental well-being.

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.