Living with Fibromyalgia [Paperback]

Dean L Mondell (Author), Patti Wright (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: March 29, 2005

A clear, four-step plan to overcoming fibromyalgia

Fibromyalgia is a widespread musculoskeletal pain and fatigue disorder that afflicts nearly 10 million Americans--mostly women. Written by a fibromyalgia sufferer and her doctor, who are collaborators for the Fibromyalgia Friends Support Group, Living with Fibromyalgia provides you with a revolutionary four-step plan to overcoming this debilitating condition.

Although there is no known cause or cure for fibromyalgia, much can be done to relieve the pain. Living with Fibromyalgia lays out a clear strategy and easy-to-follow plan that will help you learn how to adapt to this chronic illness.

The book explores how you can:

• Find the right care
• Rebuild your relationships
• Stabilize stress . . . and more

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From the Author

Dean L. Mondell, M.D., is a physiatrist who has been in private practice for more than 20 years specializing in compassionate care of chronic pain patients suffering from severe injuries, trauma, and fibromyalgia. He serves as the medical director of Creekside Hospice.

Patti Wright is the founder and leader of the Fibromyalgia Friends Support Group. She writes regularly for AWARE magazine (National Fibromyalgia Awareness Magazine) and is a member of several fibromyalgia organizations.

From the Back Cover

"This book will give you excellent insight into the psychological stages of this severe illness and how to navigate them. A must-read for those who choose to reclaim control over their own lives!"
-- Jacob Teitelbaum, M.D., bestselling author of From Fatigued to Fantastic!

Although there is no known cure for fibromyalgia (FM), a combination of medicine and lifestyle changes can be very effective in managing and alleviating your symptoms. Living with Fibromyalgia introduces a revolutionary plan to help you adapt to this chronic illness. Divided into four steps, the plan involves:

• Assessing reactions to this life-disrupting illness
• Securing adequate professional and emotional care
• Rebuilding your life and your relationships with others
• Stabilizing fibromyalgia with stress and crisis management

Written by a lifelong FM survivor and a physician, this is the first book to address the unique social and emotional challenges presented by fibromyalgia.

Living with Fibromyalgia discusses how you can:

• Understand and manage your symptoms
• Overcome blocks, setbacks, and pitfalls
• Cope with the stigma of having a chronic illness
• Re-create a satisfying way of life for you and your family despite FM
• Rebuild your career and your social life
• Redefine your self-worth and more

Real stories from people living with FM are also featured. This empowering guide will help all those affected by FM build a more rewarding life.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 304 pages
• Publisher: McGraw-Hill; 1 edition (March 29, 2005)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 007145148X
• ISBN-13: 978-0071451482
• Product Dimensions: 9 x 6 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 9.6 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 3.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,518,149 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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6 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A Pragmatic Approach to Fibromyalgia, September 19, 2005

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A. Todd Black (Cumming, GA United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Living with Fibromyalgia (Paperback)

One of my loved ones suffers from this disease. This book helped me to understand what she is going through. I appreciated its pragmatic approach to living one's life with dignity and overcoming the challenges associated with Fibromyalgia.

3.0 out of 5 stars Average, September 15, 2011

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This review is from: Living with Fibromyalgia (Paperback)

This book was ok. It hasn't stood out as one of my favourites about Fibromyalgia yet I am sure others would still get something from it.

9 of 14 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Not for the single person, January 19, 2006

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Mme. Royale (OKC, OK) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Living with Fibromyalgia (Paperback)

This book is definitely intended for those who are married and have families -- indeed, one of the four steps is all about dealing with loved ones and the impact the disease has on them. It might be helpful for those who have a family member with fibromyalgia, but it is USELESS if you are single and live alone, as many of the suggested solutions involve having another member of your household help you. Sadly, my cats refuse to cooperate. Far more helpful is "Fibromyalgia and Chronic Myofascial Pain: A Survival Manual" (2nd ed.) by Devin Starlanyl and Mary Ellen Copeland.