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All About Fibromyalgia: A Guide for Patients and Their Families

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I own a dozen books on fibro. This is the one I use repeatedly, having memorized its predecessor, "Making Sense of Fibromyalgia".

This is an "owner's guide" to a body with FMS. If you have been diagnosed with it, suspect you have it, or know someone who has it, read this book. It will dispel all sorts of stereotypes and acquaint you with the origins, diagnosis, treatments for FMS, and their probable outcomes. If you love someone with FMS, you will understand that person a great deal better once you've read this.

If you don't know who Dr. Daniel Wallace is, and you have any interest in autoimmune disorders or FMS, MCTD, UCTD and other connective tissue issues, you ought to. Take a quick glance through his bibliography, or ask his patients. He's one of the best rheumatologists in practice, and his books, including this one and its predecessors on FMS, "The Lupus Book," and the comprehensive textbook, "Dubois'Lupus" are the definitive sources on their subjects.

Written as Dr. Wallace practices (I am among his patients) in a careful and caring way, without patronization, this book will give information and hope to anyone who suffers from this difficult and multivalent disease.

I was fortunate enough to find this book right after I was diagnosed. It explained everything I wanted to know, and more. Each chapter or section begins with a literary quotation that brings the subject into focus. The second section is heavily scientific, and the author even recommends skipping it and reading it later. I found the second section well written, but complex. It requires several readings. Each chapter of the book ends with a "Summing Up" paragraph (especially helpful in the scientific section)that helps you remember what you just read.
I would recommend this book to anyone who wants to know what is happening inside his/her body. However, it is not the best choice for someone who just wants to feel better without understanding the biology behind this complex syndrome.

"All About Fibromyalgia" is a great book! I have read half a dozen books about Fibromyalgia (several in my possession), and this book is the most informative of them all. It has more technical information than the others I've read, which helps me understand the mysteries of Fibromyalgia even more. I wish I had read this book first.

This is an excellent book detailing the symptoms, causes, and research information. It is not the best one to give to supportive friends and family. Too lengthy and statistics might be overwhelming making it hard to hold their attention.
I am finding it very helpful for myself. It helps explain some of the research and possible help available.

Dr. Wallace is a life saver and one of the most well respected Rhuematology doctors in the country! I was undiagnosed for 3 years and had gone to 10 doctors when I finally went to Dr. Wallace He actually listened to me, thoroughly tested me and finally diagnosed me. He got me into a comprehensive pain management program and I'm now out of my wheelchair. I've read this book cover to cover and keep it as a reference tool. I can't say enough about it. Buy it!

I am a retired RN (retired do to the disease.) I was diagnoses with FM in 2000. Since then I have researched this disease until my fingers can no longer type. This book is easy to read and very informative...and I have read and seen many books on the subject of FM. My Rhuematologist suggested I read it, and I am glad I did because it talks about how the diagnosis was formulated and it's not a new disease, because it's been called many names. It also talks about every kind of treatment used and makes it so I can choose which is best for me.

Now that I've finally been diagnosed with fibromyalgia after 15 years of hunting for answers, this is the best book I've found so far. It is fairly technical and not a light read. However, it provides the best understanding of what is happening at the biochemical level of the body. Finally, someone can really explain why fibromyalgia patients suffer from the panoply of symptoms that make up the syndrome. He connects the seemingly disconnected dots of fibromyalgia.

This is a great book that answers a lot of questions and it cross- references well with other autoimmune diseases. It is certainly one of the best books I have read concerning fibromyalgia. I have this book along with Dr. Wallace's book about lupus and they make wonderful companions. Again, I highly recommend this book!