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 : Fibromyalgia For Dummies (For Dummies (Health & Fitness))

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Binding: Paperback
Dewey Decimal Number: 616.74
EAN: 9780470145029
Edition: 2
ISBN: 0470145021
Label: Wiley Publishing
Manufacturer: Wiley Publishing
Number Of Items: 1
Number Of Pages: 360
Publication Date: October 01, 2007
Publisher: Wiley Publishing
Studio: Wiley Publishing




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Product Description:
The pain you suffer from fibromyalgia syndrome (FMS) is not in your imagination. FMS is a real medical problem that can be as debilitating and demoralizing as it is mysterious. Fibromyalgia For Dummies, Second Edition, brings you the latest scientific findings on the symptoms and causes of this disease and guides you toward proven, practical steps you can take reduce or eliminate FMS-related pain.

This plain-English guide is fully updated with the latest fibromyalgia treatment options, and evaluations of new medications that have shown great promise in reducing pain. You'll discover how to spot an array of symptoms and their possible causes, work with your physician to develop a treatment plan, and manage your pain at home and in the office. You'll learn how to:
  • Identify your FMS trigger points
  • Cope with chronic pain and sleep problems
  • Find medications that work for you
  • Locate a physician who can really help you
  • Make healing lifestyle changes
  • Use hands-on therapies to alleviate pain
  • Find effective over-the-counter and prescription medications
  • Choose among alternative therapies and treatments
  • Reduce the emotional distress caused by FMS
  • Help a child with FMS


Featuring moving and inspiring stories from fellow FMS sufferers who share their stories and offer invaluable tips on working your way back to wellness, Fibromyalgia for Dummies, Second Edition offers serious and sensitive guidance to help you overcome FMS and start being yourself again.



Customer Reviews
Average Rating:  out of 5 stars

Rating: 4 out of 5 stars - 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.



Rating: 5 out of 5 stars - 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.



Rating: 3 out of 5 stars - 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.



Rating: 5 out of 5 stars - 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.



Rating: 5 out of 5 stars - 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.







 






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