The Complete Idiot's Guide to Fibromyalgia

by Lynne Matallana, Laurence A. Bradley, Ph. D.

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

*Communicate better with doctors and healthcare providers
*Evaluate pain medications and non-medical therapies
*Develop exercise and diet regimens
*Identify and treat symptoms

Genres: Medical, Self Help

384 pages, Paperback

First published January 5, 2005

Reviews

[Lizz · Rating 2 out of 5]

It is unfortunate that the founder of the NFA seeks to pull off an "It's all in your mind" outlook towards an illness that has been long waived off as inconsequential by the medical community. While I do believe that a positive mindset is imperative in any illness regiment, I do not believe that Fibromyalgia will simply go away if one wills it. Further medical research and real world answers to deal with the physical symptoms are needed.

[Wendy Montgomery · Rating 2 out of 5]

Although there were a few facts I hadn't heard before, I was overall not impressed. I found most of the same info previously just by googling and reading the pamphlets from my doctor's office. It may be good for someone just diagnosed but if you have researched fibromyalgia at all, I wouldn't recommend this book.

More comprehensive review on my blog: http://magicalordinarydays.blogspot.c...

[Chelsea C · Rating 3 out of 5]

Great if you have been diagnosed and need to learn about the disease; I haven't been diagnosed officially so for me I was just getting information, that seems helpful enough. I have Rheumatoid Arthritis so some of the "what to expect" and treatment options, medicines, etc. do overlap so I would say it's mostly interesting. Good stuff to know if someone you know has it, or you're diagnosed yourself.

[RaLea · Rating 3 out of 5]

While this book was informative, I thought it was rather vague & lacking in substance. Obviously, my situation colors my view, but I felt like this book focused more on the emotional and psychological effects of fibromyalgia & how to treat them than on the physical effects & available treatments. My body hurts, not my mind...

[J. S. Seebauer · Rating 4 out of 5]

Like many of the "For Dummies" or "The Complete Idiot's Guide" the book is written by what I deem a lay person expert providing rich content in a format that the lay person can understand.

I enjoyed, and know that I will for future years, the easy to read, pick up and go, style.

[Megan · Rating 3 out of 5]

This book had some useful information, but did not provide any special insights beyond what I have learned from my doctors and on the Internet.

[Lynda · Rating 4 out of 5]

Even though I was diagnosed with this before it became a syndrome (31 years ago). I found a great deal of useful info in this book. Recommend for both sufferers and friends and family.

[Rene' Lorencen · Rating 5 out of 5]

Highly recommend this book for anyone for anyone with fibromyalgia or their support system. One of the better written books on the subject.