Download or read book The 10 Best Questions for Living with Fibromyalgia written by Dede Bonner and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2009-09-08 with total page 322 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An indispensable resource that empowers fibromyalgia patients to take charge of a debilitating disease and get the health care they deserve. Fibromyalgia—a painful, exhausting, and often misdiagnosed disease—affects up to 12 million Americans (90 percent of them women). And because many health care professionals are still learning how to diagnosis and treat its confusing symptoms, patients living with the disorder must become proactive and informed consumers for their own health. The expert advice found within The 10 Best Questions™ for Living with Fibromyalgia gives readers the answers they need to get the best care possible and enjoy a more normal life. This essential book provides the Best Questions that patients should ask their doctors, partners, children, and friends, accompanied by the “best answers” drawn from cutting edge research and extensive interviews with the top experts in the field. There are chapters on what to ask about your diagnosis, test results, second opinions, for ongoing disease management, to lose weight, get more sleep, and to make other healthy lifestyle changes. This practical and holistic book also offers Best Questions and advice for fibromyalgia patients for their relationships with partners, children, friends to ensure emotional, financial, and spiritual health. Each chapter concludes with The Magic Question™, the one crucial question most people never think to ask until it’s too late.

Download or read book Fibromyalgia Natural Guide to Taking Back the Life Fibromyalgia Stole from You A Hands on Guide to Essential Food Selection for Pain Reduction and Improved Health written by Ernest Reed and published by Ernest Reed. This book was released on 101-01-01 with total page 298 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A comprehensive guide to conventional therapies is also included to provide you with ideas about what steps can be taken to ease symptoms. Additionally the book also offers alternative solutions and remedies so that suffers have as many options as possible. The book will guide you through the importance of diet and other alternative treatments that will help you to ease and manage the condition. Clear and concise explanations of which foods should be avoided will help you incorporate changes easily into your own day-to-day living and promote your own quality of life. You covered in this book · Strategies to Conquer Insomnia and Fibro Fatigue · Rediscovering Joy in Life with Fibromyalgia · Strategies for Mental Clarity and Focus · Techniques for Managing Fibro Flare-Ups · Regaining Control and Independence Fibromyalgia is a chronic inflammatory disorder that has no known treatment and can cause ongoing pain and other symptoms for the affected individual. Nevertheless, individuals can learn to live with the disease over time with strategies, ideas, medications, etc. explained in this great guide There is no better resource than this outstanding book for learning all you need to know about fibromyalgia remedy andlots more.

Download or read book Women Living with Fibromyalgia written by Mari Skelly and published by Hunter House. This book was released on 2002 with total page 322 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The author highlights the experiences of twenty women to shed light on thisommon and often untreated chronic pain syndrome, which has no known cause orure. Simultaneous.

Download or read book Living with Fibromyalgia written by Dean L Mondell and published by McGraw Hill Professional. This book was released on 2005-03-29 with total page 212 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Fibromyalgia is a widespread musculoskeletal pain and fatigue disorder that afflicts nearly 10 million Americans - mostly women. Although there is no known cause or cure for fibromyalgia, much can be done to relieve the pain. This work provides you with a four-step plan to overcoming this debilitating condition.

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 Complete Idiot s Guide to Fibromyalgia written by Lynne Matallana and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2009-01-06 with total page 388 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Cutting through the history and medical jargon found in more exhaustive and incomprehensible reference books, this guide focuses on the most important things readers need to know in order to effectively understand and manage fibromyalgia, especially important now, with 22 new fibromyalgia-fighting drugs on the market. This new edition teaches readers how to- Communicate better with doctors and healthcare providers Evaluate pain medications and non-medical therapies Develop exercise and diet regimens Identify and treat symptoms

Download or read book Fibromyalgia Demystified written by Nicholas Stiles and published by Speedy Publishing LLC. This book was released on 2013-07-07 with total page 47 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Fibromyalgia is a chronic medical condition that can be painful and exhausting to live with. People with this problem often have trouble getting through their day to day lives, especially if they have to deal with medical professionals who don't seem to understand and be knowledgeable of their condition. The good news is that while there is no cure for fibromyalgia, there are a number of options available to treat the symptoms. This book is designed to help you understand the condition and some of the lifestyle changes that can help you get back in control of your life. We'll take a look at the science behind fibromyalgia, who gets it, and how common this condition can be. You'll also get a look at some of the most common misconceptions about fibromyalgia, many of which are believed even by doctors. Once you understand the truth about how fibromyalgia works, we'll look at the process of getting an initial diagnosis, as well as some of the most common medical tests. You'll learn how these tests are normally interpreted and how to get a second opinion if you think your doctor isn't treating you correctly. This book will also cover the most common fibromyalgia symptoms and the many ways in which the condition can affect your life. From increased fatigue to difficulty with normal movement, people with this condition must often find ways to alter their routine to help them cope. Science is always advancing, however, and there are many treatments available. Both traditional and alternative medicine have options available to help you control your fibromyalgia symptoms and increase the quality of your life. We'll examine the most common treatments and lifestyle changes, along with any risks and side effects. We'll also take a look at potential changes in diet that could help you feel better and live more fully. When combined with the correct physical fitness program and other good lifestyle habits, a good fibromyalgia eating plan can make a difference.

Download or read book The Fibromyalgia Story written by Kristin Barker and published by Temple University Press. This book was released on 2009-09-04 with total page 265 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The first unbiased assessment of fibromyalgia.

Download or read book Understanding Fibromyalgia written by Naheed Ali and published by Rowman & Littlefield. This book was released on 2016-05-20 with total page 239 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Fibromyalgia is a chronic disorder associated with overall body pain and discomfort. Although the condition is not a variety of other neurological disorders or even arthritis, it possesses some of the same symptoms. There are an estimated 10 million Americans suffering with fibromyalgia, and estimates suggest that three to six percent of the world's population have symptoms of fibromyalgia. The medical costs of treatment coupled with lost productivity have been estimated in the billions of dollars. The good news is that fibromyalgia is not progressive and is not fatal. Many sufferers report that the symptoms can improve with treatment and time. This accessible introduction to the disorder helps educate both sufferers and caregivers alike to the symptoms, potential causes, treatments, and outcomes of fibromyalgia. Addressing both traditional and alternative approaches, Naheed Ali offers hope and guidance for those seeking both understanding and possible paths to recovery. He focuses not just on the science and medicine behind fibromyalgia, but also on living well with it after diagnosis. Offering tips for lifestyle modifications as well as advice for caregivers, family, and friends, he ultimately provides a responsive and hopeful guide to this often misunderstood condition.

Download or read book The First Year Fibromyalgia written by Claudia Craig Marek and published by Robinson. This book was released on 2012-10-25 with total page 518 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Muscle pain, fatigue, irritable bowel and bladder - could it all add up to fibromyalgia? Such a range of common symptoms ensures that this disorder is difficult to diagnose, yet fibromyalgia makes life miserable for thousands of people in Britain, and it is greatly on the increase. In this book, patient-expert Claudia Craig Marek, first diagnosed with fibromyalgia in 1991, guides you through your first year of learning how to cope, informing you about mainstream and complementary treatment, as well as taking an in-depth look at the all-important quality of life issues. Marek answers your most pressing questions including: How to get a proper diagnosis; How best to manage muscle pain; How to treat irritable bowel syndrome; Which medications can help and which can harm; What are the most effective complementary therapies; How to manage work, travel and relationship issues

Download or read book The Hypochondriac s Guide to Life And Death written by Gene Weingarten and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2010-06-15 with total page 156 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: When every hiccup sounds like the call of doom, each stomach pang hints at incipient cancer, and a headache means it's time to firm up your last will and testament, The Hypochondriac's Guide to Life. And Death. provides just the relief you need. Gene Weingarten has spent his whole life immersed in the eclectic details of bizarre symptoms, self-diagnosing every minor ache as a potentially deadly disease. Weingarten examines: The mind of a hypochondriac How your doctor can kill you Ulcers and other visceral fears The snaps, crackles, and pops of your body that spell disaster Things that can take an eye out Interpreting DocSpeak Blending the neurotic anxieties of Woody Allen, the folksiness of Garrison Keillor, and the absurdist vision of Dave Barry, Gene Weingarten conjures up a hilarious prescription for the hypochondriac that lurks inside all of us.

Download or read book Finding Faith Through Fibromyalgia written by Sue Schmidt and published by Tate Publishing. This book was released on 2010-10 with total page 108 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Are you gripped by the reality of daily pain? In 2004, Sue started experiencing unbearable debilitating pain on a daily basis-the cause of which was a complete mystery to her. After a year of searching she finally discovered the culprit: fibromyalgia. Thus began the spiral into fatigue, numbness, depression, and a host of other deteriorative symptoms. Slowly, Sue came to realize that she was not alone in this struggle. Through her faith, and by building a stronger relationship in God, Sue learned to take things in stride and remain peaceful in his love. Her narrative, God and Fibromyalgia will bring you closer to finding Jesus in the midst of that pain, and surrounds fibromyalgia with scripture to not only encourage you but help you focus less on your pain and more on Jesus. Join Sue Schmidt on her journey of faith and healing, and discover the miracle that is Finding Faith Through Fibromyalgia.

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 The Concise Encyclopedia of Fibromyalgia and Myofascial Pain written by Roberto Patarca Montero and published by CRC Press. This book was released on 2002-07-22 with total page 218 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An A-to-Z look at these crippling disorders! Compiled by one of the foremost researchers in the field of immunology, The Concise Encyclopedia of Fibromyalgia and Myofascial Pain is an A-to-Z summary of current knowledge that updates patients and health care professionals on these disabling clinical disorders. This vital information has been organized in an easy-to-use format that lets you become familiar with highlights of the most relevant topics. The Concise Encyclopedia of Fibromyalgia and Myofascial Pain gives you immediate access to the latest advances in rheumatology, cardiovascular medicine, endocrinology, epidemiology, immunology, infectious diseases, neurology, psychiatry, and psychology that form the basis for new lines of research and therapeutic intervention. This comprehensive reference summarizes information published mainly in the last decade, providing a thoughtful and balanced resource that will educate and increase awareness of these often-misdiagnosed disorders. The Concise Encyclopedia of Fibromyalgia and Myofascial Pain allows easy access to: relevant case study findings, summarized to provide the answers you need evidence-based alternative medicine approaches pertinent findings on related disorders an extensive bibliography Comprehensive and thorough, The Concise Encyclopedia of Fibromyalgia and Myofascial Pain gives you the information you’ve been looking for on these painful disorders that affect more than six million Americans. This important book gives health care professionals a greater understanding and awareness of fibromyalgia and myofascial pain and gives patients help at their fingertips.

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 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 Fibromyalgia written by Barbara Robbins and published by Christian Faith Publishing, Inc.. This book was released on 2022-02-16 with total page 168 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book was written by Fibromyalgia patients from around the world. The chapters range from an individual's journey with fibromyalgia, to interviews, a visual chapter of our illness, special chapters and graphs showing fibro symptoms. The purpose of this book is to inform the newly diagnosed, patients, family, friends and yes, doctors, to recognize and learn the symptoms and helpful solutions of how to deal with this illness. Once the population is more educated, we all pray a cure will be found. One symptom alone runs through us all, PAIN. It is time for everyone to recognize Fibromyalgia as a valid illness. Like the canaries in the coal mines, we are the tip of the iceberg. Due to environmental toxins, GMO foods, chemicals added to vitamins and medicines, trauma/stress in daily life, ALL these elements woven together WILL eventually affect each of us. Our sensitivities, allergies, exhaustion and pain will continue to spread. Let's not allow this illness to control future generations. The time to stop the suffering is now.