The Arthritis Foundation’s Guide to Good Living with Fibromyalgia, 2nd Edition
March 24, 2010 by admin
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Product Description
The Arthritis Foundation’s Guide to Good Living With Fibromyalgia is the newest comprehensive, understandable guide to understanding fibromyalgia and thriving with this mysterious condition. This book shows the more than three million people with fibromyalgia ways to lessen pain, sleep better and thrive every day. It contains the latest information on new drugs, alternative treatments, exercise, sleep techniques and more…. More >>
The Arthritis Foundation’s Guide to Good Living with Fibromyalgia, 2nd Edition
This is another book that would be great for the newly diagnosed. Along with the workbook this is a wonderful aid to help your spouse, other family members, and close friends who are interested in learning what the FMS patient is going through and want to offer their help and support.
Rating: 3 / 5
This is an excellent resource! It shipped in the condition listed and was shipped quickly. Thank you!
Rating: 5 / 5
I have had fibromyalgia for several years, but only received my diagnosis about 14 months ago. I initially purchased “Fibromyalgia for Dummies” and “Idiots Guide to Fibromyalgia” for basic help and information. I found both of those a little too simplified for my needs. I then purchased this book, along with its companion workbook.
This book is an excellent resource with reliable information. It provides you with information and tools to make treatment and lifestyle choices that work for YOU. Medications and alternative treatments are covered briefly, but with enough information to get you started in the right direction. Just about every topic of living that is impacted by fibromyalgia is covered with things you can try to feel better. There are short occasional real-life fibromyalgia stories for inspiration, and to let you know you are not alone. Excellent techniques, suggestions, exercises, and help in general throughout. This book will not help you file for disabilty. (And fibromyalgia CAN be totally disabling for many). What it does do is guide you with proven advice, suggestions, and techniques to implement in your life, as you are able, to improve your quality of life.
I certainly have not followed every suggestion, and I am far from pain and fatigue-free from reading this book, but it has improved aspects of my life and provided me with useful information. Whenever I have a flare, I turn to this book to remind me I will feel better on some days, there are simple things I can do to feel a little better and more in control, and most of all, I am not alone. I recommend it as a trustworthy guide to improving your quality of life tiny bit by tiny bit.
I would also recommend “Natural Treatments for Fibromyalgia” by the Arthritis Foundation for reliable information on many prescription medication alternatives.
Rating: 5 / 5