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.

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.

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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.

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

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.

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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.

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

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?