Alternative Treatments for Fibromyalgia & Chronic Fatigue Syndrome: Insights from Practitioners and Patients (Paperback)

~ (Author), Andrea Helm (Author), M.D. Paul B. Brown (Foreword), Paul B. Brown (Author) "OBTAINING A DIAGNOSIS of FM or CFS can be a difficult journey..." (more)
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Product Description

Personal testimony from patients and their medical practitioners frames the resounding message of this book: there are a host of alternative therapies available to help people with chronic fatigue syndrome and fibromyalgia, a condition of chronic pain. An important resource for people with these conditions, this book also covers health insurance and disability benefit considerations.

Product Details

• Paperback: 270 pages
• Publisher: Hunter House; 1st edition (November 15, 1999)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0897932714
• ISBN-13: 978-0897932714
• Product Dimensions: 9.2 x 7.3 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #175,813 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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71 of 73 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A wonderful resource for anybody with either FM or CFS, November 7, 1999

By A Customer

This is the book that I've been trying to find for years! The authors have done a wonderful job of interweaving the stories of patients with the helpful advise from practitioners of all kinds. It is great to have the full range of treatments from both conventional medicine as well as alternative & complementary medicine. The stories from the patients are so validating to hear. It helps to know that I am not alone in my daily job of managing this illness. The resource guide and bibliography are invaluable. Thank you SO much for writing this book!

50 of 51 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent book!, December 18, 1999

By	Ann E. Adam "Iggy Ambassador" (Seattle) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

I really enjoyed this book. It is easy to read and provides a wealth of information about various ways to treat and cope with fibromyalgia. It is particularly nice to hear the stories and experiences of others who have this illness. This book is unlike any other out there and I want to thank the authors for writing it.

21 of 26 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Superb Resource!, May 1, 2000

By	Karen (USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Alternative Treatments for Fibromyalgia & Chronic Fatigue Syndrome: Insights from Practitioners and Patients (Hardcover)

It's so rare to read a piece of nonfiction, particularly medical nonfiction, and be able to tell that the authors truly care. This is one of these books! Many thanks to the authors for putting it together so beautifully!