The Everything Health Guide to Fibromyalgia : Professional Advice to Help You Make It Through the Day

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The Everything Health Guide to Fibromyalgia is a complete handbook to this complicated disease. Written with an authoritative yet accessible tone, readers will find helpful information on understanding the basics of fibromyalgia and learn to recognize its symptoms. Includes helpful insight on: Finding the right doctor Overcoming fatigue and minimizing stress Conditions that mimic fibromyalgia Therapies and treatment Staying active The Everything Health Guide to Fibromyalgia helps readers cope with and understand their diagnosis to live a full, healthy life Content: Cover Booktitle Copyright Acknowledgments Contents Introduction Chapter 1: Fibromyalgia Defined Chapter 2: Signs and Symptoms Chapter 3: Fibro Imitators Chapter 4: Finding the Right Doctors Chapter 5: Diagnosing Fibromyalgia Chapter 6: All about Pain Chapter 7: The Fatigue Factor Chapter 8: The Sleep Problem Chapter 9: Other Fibro Troubles Chapter 10: Medications That Can Help Chapter 11: Alternative Fibro Treatments Chapter 12: Living with Fibromyalgia Chapter 13: Staying Active Chapter 14: Tame the Stress Monster Chapter 15: Managing Difficult Emotions. Chapter 16: The Mind-Body ConnectionChapter 17: Working and Traveling Chapter 18: Fibromyalgia and Your Relationships Chapter 19: Positive Coping chapter 20: The Future of Fibro Appendix A: Organizations and Support Groups Appendix B: Glossary Appendix C: Further Reading Index.