The Fibromyalgia Advocate (Paperback)

~ Devin Starlanyl (Author) "If you have fibromyalgia (FMS), chronic Myofascial Pain Syndrome (MPS), or both (FMS/MPS Complex), you are unusually challenged..." (more)
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Editorial Reviews

From Library Journal

...Starlanyl (Fibromyalgia and Chronic Myofascial Pain Syndrome: A Survival Manual, LJ 9/15/96) offers an impassioned, in-depth manifesto for FMS and myofascial pain syndrome (MPS) patients that explores the wide spectrum of traditional and alternative approaches to these two disorders. Herself a physician living with both FMS and MPS, Starlanyl gives the reader valuable information for working with various health specialists through numerous "data sheets" geared to a particular practitioner, e.g., the cardiologist or dentist. Although her book would seem to accept uncritically many experimental therapies for FMS and MPS, Starlanyl argues that in medicine "hardening of the attitudes" is a common response of clinicians who lack a true understanding of these two painful conditions. Well referenced, with an extensive index but no illustrations, this is essential for every consumer health collection. Lisa McCormick, Health Sciences Lib., Jewish Hosp., Cincinnati
Copyright 1998 Reed Business Information, Inc.

Product Description

Reviews some of the recent theories regarding fibromyalgia and myofascial pain syndrome. Topics covered are: what you need to know and FMS and MPS, the health care team, fighting for your rights, dealing with your world, and arming yourself with documented information. For consumers. Softcover.

Product Details

• Paperback: 377 pages
• Publisher: New Harbinger Publications; 1 edition (September 30, 1999)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1572241217
• ISBN-13: 978-1572241213
• Product Dimensions: 10.9 x 8.6 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (30 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #58,233 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

50 of 50 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Best help for those newly diagnosed with fibromyalgia, June 30, 1999

By A Customer

I found this book to be greatly helpful in educating me in what is fibromyalgia and how to get the help I need. My primary care physician saw I was reading it and asked what they recommended. I take it with me to all Dr. appts and have had no problem getting the help I need to live a productive life with the pain. It has also helped me to understand why things are the way they are, such as the carbohydrate bingeing. I highly recommend this book to anyone with fibromyalgia.

53 of 55 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent, January 13, 2000

By	Linda Manley (Vermont) - See all my reviews

I found Devin's book to be very helpful. The book is filled with information which should help us learn more about how we can help ourselves. I really like the worksheet chart which can be used to show our doctors where the pain is on a daily basis.

I beleive Devin is doing more than many doctors to make sure those of us with Fibromyalgia are heard and helped.

52 of 54 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Only book needed for the FMS sufferer, October 13, 1999

By	Dan Petrowski ([e-mail]) "dpetr... (Pennsylvania, USA) - See all my reviews

I was diagnosed with fibromyalgia (FMS) last week after a three month process. This book is extremely conprehensive in all aspects of how one must live and cope with FMS. It gave me insights into what I have been experiencing and helps me to ask the right questions of my doctor, helps me explain my condition to my employer, and made me aware of my rights as someone living with an "impairment" that few understand. Anyone with FMS MUST own and read this book.