Living with Fibromyalgia - Paperback

by Dean L. Mondell (Author), Patti Wright (Author)

A clear, four-step plan to overcoming fibromyalgia

Fibromyalgia is a widespread musculoskeletal pain and fatigue disorder that afflicts nearly 10 million Americans--mostly women. Written by a fibromyalgia sufferer and her doctor, who are collaborators for the Fibromyalgia Friends Support Group, Living with Fibromyalgia provides you with a revolutionary four-step plan to overcoming this debilitating condition.

Although there is no known cause or cure for fibromyalgia, much can be done to relieve the pain. Living with Fibromyalgia lays out a clear strategy and easy-to-follow plan that will help you learn how to adapt to this chronic illness.

The book explores how you can:

• Find the right care
• Rebuild your relationships
• Stabilize stress . . . and more

  Back Jacket

  This book will give you excellent insight into the psychological stages of this severe illness and how to navigate them. A must-read for those who choose to reclaim control over their own lives!
  -- Jacob Teitelbaum, M.D., bestselling author of From Fatigued to Fantastic!

  Although there is no known cure for fibromyalgia (FM), a combination of medicine and lifestyle changes can be very effective in managing and alleviating your symptoms. Living with Fibromyalgia introduces a revolutionary plan to help you adapt to this chronic illness. Divided into four steps, the plan involves: Assessing reactions to this life-disrupting illness Securing adequate professional and emotional care Rebuilding your life and your relationships with others Stabilizing fibromyalgia with stress and crisis management

  Written by a lifelong FM survivor and a physician, this is the first book to address the unique social and emotional challenges presented by fibromyalgia.

  Living with Fibromyalgia discusses how you can: Understand and manage your symptoms Overcome blocks, setbacks, and pitfalls Cope with the stigma of having a chronic illness Re-create a satisfying way of life for you and your family despite FM Rebuild your career and your social life Redefine your self-worth and more

  Real stories from people living with FM are also featured. This empowering guide will help all those affected by FM build a more rewarding life.

  Number of Pages: 208
  Dimensions: 0.56 x 9.04 x 6.02 IN
  Illustrated: Yes
  Publication Date: March 29, 2005