Fibromyalgia For Dummies

Dr. Staud is still doing fibromyalgia research at a Teaching Hospital in Florida. I read this book front to back before an appointment I had with him as a second opinion for a diagnosis of fibromyalgia that a Rheumatologist had given me. It ends up that the Rheumatologist was completely wrong. But, if you are looking for information about fibromyalgia, this is a very easy to read book as well as a very informative book.

My boyfriend has Fibromyalgia. I have done alot of research online, but this book provided so much more. It had so many more possibilities that I hadn't yet thought of to look up. As I'm sure you're aware, if you can get rid of just one symptom of the disability, then maybe it can help your loved one live a bit of a more happy life. It gave us alot of information that we looked into and I feel that we have helped ease some of his pain, even just a tiny bit. Also, since most of our families don't understand fully what fibromyalgia is, it was helpful to have them read the book so that the little things that we all do out of love, but that really stress out the fibromyalgia sufferer, aren't done as often.

Was very informative

Another book on how to help myself and heal better. Fibro is full of different symptoms. You think you know all of them, and then it turns out there are many more symptoms to deal with. How to deal with them is my power tool. I am reading the books on fibro and Sjogrin's syndrome in order to not let them get me down, but to lift me up and take power over my diseases. I've got to stay on top, read every question and every answer I can to decide what to do next. Of course, along with my doctor's, I ask the pertinent questions in order to get to the bottom of my illnesses. The meds, the exercise, the foods I should eat. For example, I didn't know the white bread wasn't good for me, the whole wheat is better. I need to stay away from the white bread. I am so VERY tired most of the time. How can I get around being so very tired all the time? I read, then I let it absorb into my brain in order to remember it a little more. For those of you who know, the 'fibro fog' is the bad fog, because it makes you forget things. Little things that you've just said to yourself you'd remember them 5 seconds ago. There are ways to remember some of these things. A really good book!

Easy to read and it is giving me more information on Fibromyalgia

This would be a good first read on the subject. However, if you have read up on fibromyalgia via articles, medical pamphlets or on the internet you have probably already seen the basics outlined in this book. Good for a beginning exploration on the subject but very easy to find information elsewhere.

This is a good reference book to have around. I've had Fibromyalgia for close to 30 years and did learn a few new things from reading this book.It would be better for a newly diagnosed person than for someone like me who's experienced almost everything in this book.

A recent diagnosis of Fibramylgia lead me to purchase this book. After several years of being treated for an different medical condition that I did not have, I was relieved to have a diagnosis, but even more releaved to find that there were several books on the subject. This book is easy to read, and covers a wide variety of theories as to cause, effect and treatment. I am pleased to say that after following some of the advice contained in the book I have improved rapidly. Four weeks ago I was walking with a walking stick for short distances and confined to a wheelchair for distances that most people would consider normal (such as going to the supermarket). In conjunction with medical treatment from a new specialist, I have improved so much that I am walking unaided, no longer taking pain medication, and facing a much more wonderful existance. People who have been in my life over the past 3 years are amazed at the rapid recovery. This book was an essential building block to understanding my condition, and finding effective management of it. I highly recommend it.

C'est un livre facile d'accès sur la fibromyalgie qui reprend les principes de la collection des livres "pour les nuls" qui n'a malheureusement jamais vu le jour en version française. Il s'agit d'une deuxième édition américaine avec des mises à jour et des corrections par rapport à la toute première édition, mais elle date déjà de 2007 et ne tient pas compte des évolutions qui ont eu lieu depuis dans la compréhension de cette pathologie et qui sont considérables.Il faut également mentionner que ce livre est basé sur la perception et la prise en charge de la fibromyalgie aux Etats-Unis dans les années de sa publication, ce qui s'applique mal à la situation en France à l'heure actuelle, et ce qui limite malheureusement l'intérêt actuel du livre, jusqu'à ce que l'éditeur se décide à préparer une version française actuelle de ”La Fibromyalgie pour les Nuls".

I have Fibromyalgia & not many people realise what a painful complaint it is. Found the book excellent for explaining the symptoms.

This book was recommended to me by my Dr. Filled with excellent and current information. Easy to read and understand, yet thorough. Good resource and info book

Completo, fácil de leer y ameno.Con muchas referencias sobre puntos de interés en el tema de fibromyalgiaMuchas gracias

But for knowledge and understanding of this health problem