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Thirteen experts with extensive experience in fibromyalgia management present the up-to-date guide you need to treat this controversial syndrome.

Why you need Fibromyalgia in your clinical practice:

INNOVATIVE THERAPIES - new pharmacologic options and investigational drugs, as well as nonpharmacologic, complementary, and alternative methods, enable you to create customized treatment plans to minimize pain and motivate behavioral change in your patients

EVIDENCE-BASED RESEARCH - concrete clinical data provides you with proven methods for managing fibromyalgia and expert advice on when to refer your patient to a specialist

MULTIDISCIPLINARY VIEWPOINT - physicians in a variety of fields-from chronic pain management to neurology to psychiatry-guide you through the process of diagnosing fibromyalgia and understanding its numerous, complex biomedical and psychological factors

HISTORY AND PATHOPHYSIOLOGY - thorough coverage of the progression of fibromyalgia helps you carefully answer difficult questions patients may have about the causes and future of their disease ....read more

Whether you re a newly diagnosed patient, or a friend or relative of someone suffering with Fibromyalgia, this book offers help. 100 Questions & Answers About Fibromyalgia provides authoritative, practical answers to common questions about this condition to help patients and families achieve a greater understanding of all aspects of dealing with fibromyalgia including treatment options, sources of support, and much more. This book is an invaluable resource for anyone coping with the physical and emotional turmoil of this disease. ....read more

It has been said that chronic fatigue syndrome and fibromyalgia (CFS/FM) are like the old Indian story of the blind men and the elephant. As the men felt various parts of the elephant, they described it as a snake, a brush, a tree, or a wall, depending on which part they had touched. Each thought of the elephant in terms of his own experience, mistaking part of the elephant for all of it. Likewise, everybody working with chronic fatigue syndrome and fibromyalgia has a piece of the puzzle, but much work remains to be done before a complete picture emerges.

Hope and Help for Chronic Fatigue Syndrome and Fibromyalgia is designed to educate patients suffering from CFS/FM about their illnesses and to teach them coping skills that will improve their quality of life. And while the good news is that people who suffer from CFS/FM aren't dying, they bad news is that it's going to take a lot of time and effort to get better since there is no one specific treatment that works for everyone.

Some of the issues covered are:

• Understanding the symptoms and how diagnoses are made
• Causes of CFS/FM and common psychological consequences, including anxiety and depression
• The role of stress and how to manage it
• The connection between the mind and the body in coping with CFS/FM
• The potential of medications, nutrition, and lifestyle changes
• The role of complementary medications and dietary supplements in pain management
• The value and limitations of alternative or complementary therapies such as acupuncture, massage, homeopathy, and aromatherapy
• Legal issues about how to deal with medical and legal problems that may arise if insurance benefits have been stopped

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HerbalCroft's Tender Point Frog is perfect for the aches and pains associated with fibromyalgia, arthritis, sports injuries, and other occasions when pain is present. Great for sinus headache as well. Great gift idea and fun too! ....read more

Short Description Dr. Paul E. Whitcomb combines professional expertise with tireless efforts in his quest to solve the riddles of Fibromyalgia. Offering tools, concrete suggestions, patient testimonials, and enlightening examples, this book offers not only an answer, but an equally important hope to patients and families of patients who suffer from this debilitating condition ....read more

TAKE CHARGE OF YOUR HEALTH
Mayo Clinic, one of the top medical centers in the country, and GAIAM, the health and wellness experts, team up to bring you this groundbreaking, integrated health action plan designed specifically to manage the symptoms of fibromyalgia. Changing the way you live can change the way you feel.
PART 1: UNDERSTANDING YOUR CONDITION
A 30-minute conversation with Mayo Clinic specialists. Dr. Brent Bauer introduces you to the integrative treatment approach, and Mayo Clinic doctors share everything you need to know about fibromyalgia and an array of conventional and alternative therapy options.
PART 2: EAT WELL TO FEEL WELL
Change your diet to feel better. Dr. Donald Hensrud, Chair, Preventive Medicine, Mayo Clinic, takes you grocery shopping and shares smart ways to eat healthy every day. A Mayo Clinic dietitian follows up with making meal planning simple
PART 3: SOOTHING THERAPIES
Rodney Yee, America s favorite yoga instructor, leads you in a simple 40-minute session of gentle, restorative yoga and stress-relieving meditation. The movements are ideal for beginners and designed to relieve the symptoms of fibromyalgia and release tension.
BONUS: You ll also get the 52-page Mayo Clinic My Stress Solution booklet. Reducing stress will help you feel better faster. Take charge of your health today.
TOTAL RUNNING TIME : 90 MIN
Not all exercise is suitable for everyone. To reduce the risk of injury, consult your doctor before beginning this or any exercise regimen. ....read more

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Parting the Fog is a candid, first person account of what it is like to walk in the shoes of someone suffering from fibromyalgia/chronic fatigue syndrome. It relays the seriousness of this condition in an easy-to-read manner, while employing humor and focusing on hope. It is a combination of prose and inspiring poetry. Each of the 17 short chapter ends with a personal page to enable sufferers to record their own thoughts and experiences, if they so choose. It also includes: a Don't Ask-Do Ask list for Normals; a letter to supportive people; a description of the treatment plan the author believes holds the best hope of recovery from symptoms; and chapters on perspective, faith, loss and hope. It is unique, personal, and will help others understand the struggles those with FMS/CFS are faced with. It is an important addition to the FMS/CFS sufferer's library. ....read more

When the human spirit is confined over time by negative emotions, thoughts, beliefs, or environments and is not allowed or encouraged to give itself full expression, the resulting anger and grief eventually show up in the body as pain. This material on calming and clearing chronic pain will describe some of the primary emotions and beliefs that hold the cage in place and how we can use EFT to, literally, free our souls. EFT can help with fibromyalgia when nothing else can. Sufferers experience constant pain, have sore and knotted muscles, find it difficult to sleep, have trouble concentrating and feel low energy throughout the day. Medical evidence shows that EFT helps these debilitating conditions for which conventional medicine has little to offer. ....read more

A new edition of the bestselling book for fibromyalgia sufferers-with information on the latest medications and alternative and complementary therapies
Fibromyalgia, with its constant severe muscle pain, relentless fatigue, disturbed sleep, and feelings of depression, is regularly misdiagnosed and misunderstood, yet it is the most common arthritis-related disease next to osteoarthritis. While some feel these symptoms are part of growing older, fibromyalgia is not a sign of aging.

In this newly revised edition of his popular handbook, Dr. Harris H. McIlwain offers hope to millions of sufferers. His proven seven-step treatment program includes the very latest in such medications as Cox-2 Inhibitors, the breakthrough drugs that reduce pain and inflammation without stomach upset, and guaifenesin, a common ingredient in cough and cold medications that may lessen the symptoms of fibromyalgia. The program also has specific exercises to reduce deep muscle pain, to increase strength and energy, and to alleviate stress and anxiety. McIlwain tells what alternative approaches are safe to supplement his own treatment program, and offers an expanded discussion of complementary therapies that may be of benefit, such as homeopathy, chiropractic, aromatherapy, nutritional therapy, and herbal therapy. With McIlwain's program, fibromyalgia sufferers can manage the symptoms of the disease, reverse its progression in most cases, and improve the quality of their lives.
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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. ....read more

Clinical studies have demonstrated the effectiveness of Devil's Claw in treating joint conditions like osteo-arthritis, fibrositis, rheumatism and small joint disease, (Lecompte & Costa, 1992). It has also been scientifically proven to assist in the treatment of lower backache (Chrubasik, 1996). In a study by Brady et al, (1981), serum cholestol and uric acid levels were shown to be reduced after treatment with Devil's Claw. Scientific studies have also indicated that it is effective in stimulating the lymphatic system to increase resistance against disease. Glucosamine is naturally manufactured in the body and scientists known that this simple substance is found in relatively high concentrations in the joints and connective tissues, where its function is to repair cartilage and maintain joint mobility. Boswellia has been used for thousands of years as a natural anti-inflammatory. Modern science has verified that boswellic acids contained within the herb can block the formation of leukotrienes, the immune cells responsible for inflammation, while also promoting the formation of free radicals. With regular use, blood supply to the joints is also maintained, keeping soft tissue nourished and viable. Use JointEase Plus as a natural alternative to prescription anti-inflammatory drugs; for relief from painful joint conditions, neck pain or lower back ache; to assist with any form of arthritis, fibrositis, myalgia or rheumatism; for relief from any degenerative musculoskeletal condition; to treat painful knees or 'small joint disease' (e.g. wrists, fingers, ankles and toes); to prevent and relieve the symptoms of gout. ....read more

Finally----an effective approach to fibromyalgia treatment and recovery!

Healing Fibromyalgia is a must for the person with fibromyalgia. Dr. Trock has listened to the needs of his patients and has responded with a clear and concise book that explains the problem and provides solutions to living with fibromyalgia--highly recommended as a guide to recovery!
--Denise L. Taylor-Moon, former Director of Outreach for the Chronic Pain and Fatigue Research Center at the University of Michigan

Healing Fibromyalgia: The Three-Step Solution is not just another book telling you how to live with fibromyalgia--it's a guide for enjoying life fully without it. Exciting new findings and effective new therapies make it possible to eliminate the debilitating, intense pain and fatigue of fibromyalgia and reboot your life. This authoritative medical guide gives you the most current and accurate information on fibromyalgia causes, symptoms, diagnosis, and treatments. Healing Fibromyalgia covers vital topics that include:
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Common triggers of fibromyalgia, including physical trauma, an infection such as Lyme disease or hepatitis C, emotional upheaval, or chronic daily stress
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Finding the right physician--one who will listen to you and work with you
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The ideal fibromyalgia work-up--your medical history and physical exam
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An integrative approach to recovery that includes traditional medicine, lifestyle modifications, and holistic care
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Pharmaceutical and nonpharmaceutical treatments, including dietary supplements, manual therapies, injection treatments, pain-management techniques, and alternative remedies
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Useful tools for managing your fibromyalgia
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Beneficial lifestyle changes, including exercise and nutrition dos and don'ts
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Real-life stories of people who have conquered fibromyalgia


Fibromyalgia sufferers have different triggers, different combinations of symptoms, and different routes to successful treatment and healing. This guide helps you find your personal path toward real and lasting relief. ....read more

Nearly eight million Americans suffer from it.

Cutting through the history and medical jargon found in more exhaustive and incomprehensible reference books, this guide focuses on the most important things readers need to know in order to effectively understand and manage fibromyalgia, especially important now, with 22 new fibromyalgia-fighting drugs on the market. This new edition teaches readers how to:

·Communicate better with doctors and healthcare providers
·Evaluate pain medications and non-medical therapies
·Develop exercise and diet regimens
·Identify and treat symptoms
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I understand. For most of the world, it's a common little phrase. But for people who have fibromyalgia or chronic fatigue syndrome (or both), it's amazingly powerful, not to mention rare. Because you have an illness that's hard to prove, loved ones may secretly accuse you of hypochondria or laziness. You may be told it's all in your head. Phusicians can be even worse. If they believe that conditions exist at all - and some don't - their first impulse is to mask the symptoms with prescription drugs. Patients often end up on a medical merry-go-round, seeing doctor after doctor after doctor. They end up more confused and disoriented than ever, often concluding, Maybe I am crazy, after all. ....read more

Fibromyalgia is indicated by a group of symptoms including chronic generalized muscle pain, fatigue, sleep disturbances, headaches, and irritable bowel. But the medicalcommunity is only now putting the pieces together to discover what might cause it-and what will or won't help the millions who suffer from it. This book separates fact from fiction, and addresses causes, symptoms, medication, and natural remedies, using a patient case history to help illustrate each subject. ....read more

The most comprehensive and understandable treatise on fibromyalgia that I have had the pleasure to review. It deals in a very practical way with questions I hear in my office every day. I plan to use this book for my patients.--Glenn A. McCain, M.D., Southeast Arthritis Care Center, Charlotte, North Carolina ....read more

..a 300 plus page book packed with information for patients who want to take charge of their life WITH fibromyalgia. It is an updated and expanded version of his original work, The Fibromyalgia Survivor. ....read more

For those suffering from fibromyaglia, this practical guide demonstrating how to use nutritional means to effectively relieve the symptoms of fibromyalgia is a valuable tool. The basics of nutrition, diet and how the body functions, combined with more than 100 easy and healthy recipes and menu plans, and practical information on herbal and nutritional supplements, all result in an invaluable tool to effectively overcoming fibromyalgia. ....read more

Fibromyalgia affects between three and six million Americans—80 percent of whom are women—yet remains one of the most difficult conditions to identify and diagnose. In the tradition of the other titles in the First Year series, The First Year—Fibromyalgia uses a unique approach—guiding readers through their first seven days following diagnosis, then the next three weeks of their first month, and finally the next eleven months of their first year—to provide answers and advice that will help everyone newly diagnosed with fibromyalgia come to terms with their condition and the lifestyle changes that accompany it. Starting with the day of diagnosis, patient-expert Marek provides vital information about the nature of fibromyalgia, choosing the right doctors, treatment options, psychological issues, holistic alternatives, self-management strategies, illustrative charts and tables, and much more. The First Year—Fibromyalgia will be a supportive and educational resource for everyone who wants to take an active role in the management of their condition. ....read more

Fibromyalgia is a severe musculoskeletal pain and fatigue syndrome that afflicts approximately 3 to 6 million Americans. Fibromyalgia: The Complete Guide from Medical Experts and Patients is a compilation of a diverse group of health care practitioners and a comprehensive guide for patients and families. The book provides authoritative, practical advice and answers to common questions about this condition to help patients and families achieve a greater understanding of all aspects of dealing with fibromyalgia. Physicians incorporate newest research on fibromyalgia. This resource offers material never presented in any other fibromyalgia book. ....read more

Dietary supplement. Bio align. Soothes muscles & joints. Source Naturals Fibro-Response is a comprehensive formula that soothes muscles and joints by supporting oxygen supply and energy production. Without adequate energy and oxygen, muscles become fatigued, achy, and painful. Fibro-Response also provides powerful antioxidants for healthy joints and connective tissue, and supports liver function and circulation. (These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease). ....read more