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Dr Elrod, is a down to earth and gets to the root of this frustrating depressing disease. His belief that there is real help, not just masking the "Flare-Ups" with drugs made me pick this book up in the first place. I was in the middle of a "No SLEEP" cycle, in pain and so depressed I felt hopeless. Following his advice on "Returning to Restful Sleep" I saw major improvement in the first night and by the third night was really SLEEPING! With this long sought after rest I got up feeling alot less pain and have been able to take almost no pain medication. Best of all an improved mental state, knowing that I'm finally on the right track. With Dr. Elrods book in hand I can improve my life and return to the healthy, active life I once had. I have read a "bunch" of books on this subject and felt it just might be hopeless, that I could ever enjoy life again. This book is easy to understand and with clear directions on accomplishing better health, he's lets one know it didn't happen overnight and won't be heal that fast either. NO magic pill, it takes our active particpation! But hope is here!

Dr. Elrod has written an invaluable tool for those who are determined to conquer fibromyalgia and get on with life. His manner of delivery is superb -- easy to understand, accurate, practical, and compassionate. There are many books about fibromyalgia on the market, but, unfortunately, most of them dwell on how rough it can be and leave you to wait for your next flare. Dr. Elrod takes the bull by the horns and puts you back in control. Get on with life -- apply the advice in this book, and you'll be amazed.

I have had fibromyalgia for many years but no one could diagnose it until now. But the physician put me on many medications such as anti-inflammatories, 2 antidepressants, which knocked me out for 2 days at a time, and pain pills. The pain continued and I only felt disconnected. Getting out of bed was a major task due to pain and a drug-induced state. I recently 2 months ago saw this book and had some hope. I immediately went to GNC the next day with my husband and bought everything Dr. Elrod suggested. At first I thought, "How am I going to take all of this stuff". But I divided it up in 4 doses a day and within 3 days I was sleeping all night and my pain was almost completely gone. I had the stiffness due to lack of exercise, due to extreme pain. But now I am doing stretching exercises and walking and I feel better and better each day. I have incorporated eating more nutritious meals and not only do I feel excellent, but my mind is sharper (because it is not focused on pain and exhaustion) and I have more energy and not to mention, my complexion is 100% better. I look healthy again!!! I am back to doing the things I enjoy like working out in the yard. My husband is thrilled because he gradually saw the life completely "zapped" out of me and has now returned. Words can not express how grateful I am for this book. Thank you Dr. Elrod!!!!!!!!

When faced with living with a condition that many doctors don't even believe exists, it is easy to loose faith that there is any help available. Dr. Elrod restores that faith and gives the reader wonderful nutritional, supplimental, and emotional ways to combat this terrible condition. His book is kind and supportive but also places the responsibility for one's health back in the hands of the "patient". He gives the reader numerous suggestions as to what to include in his or her daily life, as well as what to avoid, so as to live as full and healthy a life as one can.

The suggestions made in this book are very helpful, but not the full picture. I think a lot of people with fibromyalgia need prolotherapy as well as following the advice on supplements, sleep, etc. outlined in this book. I recommend that people suffering from fibromyalgia also read "Prolo Your Fibromyalgia Pain Away" by Dr Ross Hauser.

I followed a similar protocol to this a few years ago when I thought my fibromyalgia was very bad. I was a strong believer that you could overcome the condition with nutritional supplements and exercise and that the key was to take responsibility and work very hard to restore your health. I got significantly better, but still had pain and restriction. The condition worsened again, despite my efforts and determination. This time the pain and weakness were so severe and debilitating that I could not manage to exercise any more. This was bound to happen because the cause of my fibromyalgia had not been determined or treated. In my case, the cause was lax ligaments. Apparently, this is a common cause of fibromyalgia. The muscular pain and tension was the result of my muscles overworking to stabilise my weak joints. I am finally on the road to recovery after receiving prolotherapy.

If ligament laxity is the unknown cause of your fibromyalgia, then the treatment protocol recommended in this book will probably work for a while, but then your problem might come back worse. My condition became so bad that I could no longer perform any activity I needed to do or enjoyed doing (like reading because of severe eye pain).

If you suffer from fibromyalgia, the advice in this book is worth taking into account but please also look into prolotherapy.

I have suffered with this for years. Last year I spent many months at specialists to hear the words "you are the healthiest 44-year old I have ever seen". This was according to my intense bloodwork profile. After this news from my endocrinologist, I met Dr. Elrod and read his books. I felt hope and decided to do everything he suggested. Two months later, I was 400% better and doing great! It is not easy--definitely requires a lifestyle change. But if someone wants answers and wants to get their life back, they can by following this protocol. This book was such a blessing to me and I highly recommend it.

Dr Elrod is not a physician he is a former college professor who has found a better way to make a buck, by selling you books and vitamins and captitalizing on your pain and suffering! There is no scientific research to support his claims, to which he now adds "Reversing Degenerative Diseases". Go to his website in which he claims himself to be "the foremost expert on fibromyalgia" although he has never been published in any reputable scientific journal. Save your money!

There is nothing new in this book. The author's recommendations are the usual treatment for FMS and quite frankly do NOT reverse the disease process. Save your money for another book.

In recent years, there have been many fantastic books published on fibromyalgia. This book is not one of them! As a support group leader and educator in FMS, I do not believe this books helps in the understanding of this painful and disruptive syndrome.

I believe that this book is a God-send to people that have fibromyalgia. I have had this syndrome for 5 years and when I picked up this book and read it all I could say is THANK GOD for this wonderful man and his research. DO NOT waste your money on any other book about this subject;JUST GET THIS ONE!!!!!!!!!