The Fibromyalgia Relief Book

The most up-to-date, comprehensive treatment guide to fibromyalgia, by a renowned physician who herself has the condition If you suffer from fibromyalgia and are struggling to get help from your doctor, you’re far from alone. Ten million Americans experience the widespread muscle pain, profound fatigue, and fuzzy brain (“fibrofog”) that have long frustrated both patients and doctors. In this unique resource, Ginevra Liptan, M.D., shares a cutting-edge new approach that goes far beyond mainstream medical knowledge to produce dramatic symptom improvement. Dr. Liptan’s program incorporates clinically proven therapies from both alternative and conventional medicine, along with the latest research on experimental options like medical marijuana. Since many health care providers have limited fibromyalgia expertise, The FibroManual includes a thoroughly sourced “health care provider guide” that enables readers to help their doctors help them. Alleviate fibromyalgia symptoms in four simple steps (Rest, Repair, Rebalance, and Reduce) and you will • restore deep, restful sleep • achieve long-lasting pain relief • optimize hormone and energy balance • reduce fatigue This accessible and empowering resource provides essential information about understanding and treating fibromyalgia from a physician who, as both patient and provider, understands the illness from the inside.

Are you suffering from widespread pain in your body known as Fibromyalgia? It can be so severe that it is debilitating and so it can be extremely hard for a person to have to deal with. This is a disease that is characterized by pain, restless sleep, anxiety, depression and disturbances and other symptoms. Although there is no known cure for Fibromyalgia, latest advances in medical science have gained a lot of knowledge about this unusual disease. There are now treatment options available. There are also natural remedies available to help with Fibromyalgia pain relief. "Fibromyalgia STOP!" is packed with the latest cutting edge information on Fibromyalgia and it took over 1 year to research, gather the data and compile it into this new eBook. Just imagine it is possible to start getting relief from Fibromyalgia pain in as little as 7 days! Here's what you'll discover in "Fibromyalgia STOP!": - How to better understand how Fibromyalgia affects your body... - What are possible causes of Fibromyalgia... - 3 little known, yet simple ways to use diet to help relief your pain... - Newer medicine available to treat fibromyalgia... - Secrets from experts that few people ever know about... - 3 proven steps to using alternative therapies to get yourself on the road to free from pain... - 2 simple keys (that are right in front of your eyes) to using home remedies to treat your symptoms... - WARNING: 3 things you should never do when it comes to relieving Fibromyalgia pain... - You'll discover in just a few short minutes how to make sure you what you are experiencing is actually Fibromyalgia... - 6 time tested and proven strategies for using herbs to increase your sinus health... - 7 everyday but often overlooked tips and tricks for using alternative medicine like acupuncture and acupressure to relief pain... - and much more...

The pain you suffer from fibromyalgia syndrome (FMS) is not in your imagination. FMS is a real medical problem that can be as debilitating and demoralizing as it is mysterious. Fibromyalgia For Dummies, Second Edition, brings you the latest scientific findings on the symptoms and causes of this disease and guides you toward proven, practical steps you can take reduce or eliminate FMS-related pain. This plain-English guide is fully updated with the latest fibromyalgia treatment options, and evaluations of new medications that have shown great promise in reducing pain. You'll discover how to spot an array of symptoms and their possible causes, work with your physician to develop a treatment plan, and manage your pain at home and in the office. You'll learn how to: Identify your FMS trigger points Cope with chronic pain and sleep problems Find medications that work for you Locate a physician who can really help you Make healing lifestyle changes Use hands-on therapies to alleviate pain Find effective over-the-counter and prescription medications Choose among alternative therapies and treatments Reduce the emotional distress caused by FMS Help a child with FMS Featuring moving and inspiring stories from fellow FMS sufferers who share their stories and offer invaluable tips on working your way back to wellness, Fibromyalgia for Dummies, Second Edition offers serious and sensitive guidance to help you overcome FMS and start being yourself again.

This guide to fibromyalgia discusses its various causes and symptoms, the role of stress and other factors, and the different conventional and alternative remedies available.

Food can be powerful medicine, but trying to shop, cook, and eat healthy food with fibromyalgia can feel like an insurmountable challenge. Dr. Ginevra Liptan, author of "The FibroManual: A Complete Fibromyalgia Treatment Guide for You and Your Doctor," and nutritionist Anna Walker present clear and easy-to-follow advice for simple dietary changes that can help relieve fibromyalgia symptoms. This book will take you step-by-step through the process of developing your personal Fibro Food Formula, allowing you to focus on the most important diet changes that enable you to spend your energy wisely. It serves as a companion to "The FibroManual," containing the same dietary guidance but in a very simple, user-friendly approach with keys to making it happen in real life and tips from fibromyalgia patients on how they have reduced their symptoms and made food prep and cooking easier.

Fibromyalgia is a condition that’s often misunderstood by the general public and doctors alike. This book aims to dispel myths about fibromyalgia and offers practical strategies that can help anyone living with this condition manage it successfully and return to a fulfilling and enjoyable life. Drawing on decades of experience in treating fibromyalgia, Mayo Clinic Guide to Fibromyalgia offers research-supported, practical strategies that can help anyone with fibromyalgia live their best life now. From personal stories of people living with fibromyalgia to the compassionate expertise of its medical editors, this book seeks to first connect with people who have fibromyalgia in a way that they may not have experienced from loved ones and even doctors. From there, readers will learn about what fibromyalgia is – and isn’t – and find solace in knowing that they’re not alone in the challenges that they face. The half of the book sets the foundation for the second half, which outlines practical strategies shown to be effective in managing fibromyalgia. Along the way, worksheets will help guide readers toward finding the best mix of strategies for managing their symptoms. The entire book comes together in the last part, where readers will put everything they’ve learned into an actionable daily plan that they can start using right away. This book is divided into 4 parts: Part 1 defines fibromyalgia, describes what causes it, and lists the challenges it can pose Part 2 outlines treatment options Part 3 describes strategies for managing fibromyalgia Part 4 outlines steps toward working with your health care team and family and creating a daily action plan for managing symptoms From Publishers Weekly: Coming from one of the most reliable, respected health resources that Americans have, this book is the first one a newly diagnosed patient should consult. (Sept.)