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The Fibromyalgia Help Book: Practical Guide to Living Better with Fibromyalgia

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This is a good fibromyalgia book to buy if you have just been diagnosed and you are looking for practical advice on how to cope with your illness. Though not as detailed and complete as Starlanyl and Copeland's Fibromyalgia and Chronic Myofascial Pain Syndrome, it is also less overwhelming and so is particularly good for someone who is feeling overwhelmed, doesn't like a lot of medical information, or has a mild form of the disease. The chapters "You aren't alone", "Making Lifestyle adjustments," and "Practical helps for specific problems" are quite good, as are the three chapters on managing fatigue, stress, and flareups.

When my doctor told me he thought I had fibromyalgia, I thought "Oh, great! A garbage can diagnosis--he's telling me something just to keep me happy." I had gone through every pamphlet on the office wall and this was the last one he had that he could hand to me. It didn't make me feel any better. I still have the sleep disorder, the chronic pain and fatigue. I have periods in which I can be semi-normal, and other periods when I'm a zombie. My employer gave up on me and my government doesn't believe I have a disability that should be covered by SSDI. Meanwhile, I suffer.

So, it's a relief to find a book that helps me make sense of this. I still feel rotten but I feel more comfortable with the diagnosis, and I now have answers that may help me reclaim a more normal life. That's more than I thought possible before reading this book. This book is recommended by the Fibromyalgia Network as a good starting point and reference for those who have fibromyalgia, and for their ! families who need to know what to make of it. I agree.

This book has brought peace of mind and a greater understanding of what is happening in my body. No one enjoys chronic pain and it is confusing to feel so full of pain everywhere one day and then feel better the next only to ache worse the following day. This book makes one realize that this is part of the syndrome. It offers hope and acceptance and is easy to understand.

There are many books on Fibromyalgia Syndrome out there, many offer what is implied as the "quick fix". Well gang there IS no quick fix! BUT if you really want to learn more about your FM then this is the book you need to buy.

Ths book was full of great information.........very detailed but easy to understand. It had great exercise ideas and life modifications. I would highly recommend this to anyone who has been diagnosed or believes they may have Fibromyalgia.

very helpful book,alot of interesting facts and examples of how to help with having the condition i am very much looking forward to know getting more answers finally

I have read numerous books on the subject including one written by a prominent Dr in my area but not one has been written with a better understanding of what a fibromyalgia patient goes through. It is written with clarity and forethought and is a must read for those suffering with the disease and those around them, it gives those who surround the patient a much clearer understanding of what life is like for them. There may be more books with more medical largess but this one is a practical guide with a true knowledge of the ups and downs of fibro. I have a copy and have gifted it often to those who have questions or have been diagnosed.

This book is an easy read. A lot of helpful information. Written so that is easy to understand. I would recommend it to anyone that has the Fibromyalgia syndrome.

This book is a must read for people with fibromalgia .. It covers every major concern and gives a lot of helpful insights

This book tells it all for anyone suffering from fibromyalgia or for someone who has a family member or friend with it. It's easy reading and even tells you how to deal with the image the rest of the world and even bosses and co-workers have of the condition because it is so different for each person dealing with it. There's alot of misunderstanding and unbelief out there but with this book I was able to purchase from Amazon.com it helped me to change people's views on the subject if even just to recognize that maybe it might NOT be "just in your head". I highly recommend it also for the legal help it includes and I've guided may folks to seek help, get questions answered, or at least recognize that fibromyalgia is real.