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.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #227645 in Books
• Published on: 2002-10-22
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Paperback
• 384 pages

From the Back Cover
Identifies trigger points and treatment options

Cope with chronic pain and sleep problems

This easy–to–use guide will help you identify fibromyalgia symptoms, find the right doctor, and develop a plan of care. You get up–to–date information on prescription and over–the–counter medications, as well as alternative therapies that will help you manage your pain while handling work and family life.

The Dummies Way

• Explanations in plain English
• "Get in, get out" information
• Icons and other navigational aids
• Tear–out cheat sheet
• Top ten lists
• A dash of humor and fun

About the Author
Roland Staud, M.D., is a diplomat of the American Board of Rheumatology. He is dedicated to treating fibromyalgia patients.

Christine Adamec has been a freelance writer for more than 20 years, concentrating on self–help and medical/health issues. She has authored and coauthored 14 books, including The Encyclopedia of Diabetes (Facts On File, Inc.), How to Stop Heartburn (Wiley), and Moms with ADD: A Self–Help Manual (Taylor), as well as written numerous magazine and newspaper health features.
Ms. Adamec is a member of the American Medical Writers Association, the American Society of Journalists & Authors, and the Authors Guild.

Customer Reviews

Filbromyalgia for Dummies
I purchased this book with a view it may help my condition. What a big mistake. A complete waste of money. Each chapter was a repeat of the previous with variations. I read the first 4 chapters so fast and my only thought was am I really going to learn anything new!!

what a relief!
Finally! A book full of useful info that is straightforward and helpful. I've had fibromyalgia for 12 years, and have read just about every book on the planet on the subject. This is the one I go to most often for reassurance.

Very Informative
A good, informative book. A little too American for my liking and had to skip through a bit that was irrelevant to non-American's, but otherwise has been very helpful.

Since reading this (and forgetting how the book started due to brain fog!!!), I have tried a few things suggested, cutting down on caffeine, getting more sleep etc and my symptoms do seem to have improved - maybe it's just because the weather isn't so hot and humid, or maybe because it works - who knows.

Would recommend it to anyone who thinks they may have Fibromyalgia, who actually has it, or knows someone who has it.