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Fibromyalgia and Chronic Myofascial Pain: A Survival Manual (2nd Edition) | 
| Authors: Devin J. Starlanyl, Mary Ellen Copeland
Publisher: New Harbinger Publications
Category: Book
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Avg. Customer Rating:  124 reviews
Sales Rank: 6499
Media: Paperback
Edition: 2
Number Of Items: 1
Pages: 432
Shipping Weight (lbs): 2.2
Dimensions (in): 10.9 x 8.5 x 1
ISBN: 1572242388
Dewey Decimal Number: 616.742
EAN: 9781572242388
ASIN: 1572242388
Publication Date: June 30, 2001
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Condition: Good Condition. 100% Money Back Guarantee. Ships from Fresno, CA USA
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Book Description
The original edition of this classic survival manual offered the first comprehensive patient guide for managing these conditions. Its extensive set of healing tools included targeted bodywork for painful trigger points and strategies to helpccope with chronic pain and sleep problems and the numbing effects of fibrofog. More than 75 percent of the second edition is new or updated material, including coverage of promising new research on the causes of fibromyalgia, evaluation of new treatments, complete discussions of special issues for women and men, and the latest information on medication. An update of the first edition's popular provider index helps sufferers select those practitioners who will take their complaints seriously and offer knowledgeable treatment advice.
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 Good book for the technical side of things May 4, 2008
I would buy this book again. It has cleared up a lot of questions I had and I like that it's a more technical type of explanation. It has pictures of the body and muscles along with trigger points. The reason I give it a four, is that I think it can be a little too technical. I've had to stop and read a couple things over again so I could understand it better. I'm not a stupid person, but I'm not a doctor either.Overall it's a good choice of reading. Oh, and it was recommended by my doctors office.
 If you can only get one book, get this one! March 11, 2008
My reactions to treatment for CMP led my physiatrist to the diagnosis of Fibromyalgia. I was indignant, after all, how could I have something I don't believe in? I was bent on proving him wrong. He recommended this book. I owed him an apology and a debt of gratitude all at the same time because this book mirrored my life, past and present. My husband got to hear me read much of it because I'd ask "who doe's this sound like?" It was unanimous,there I was, in the pages of this book. Of most importance was the fact that this book is an invaluable resource to help you understand these conditions, to cope with them and to care for yourself with them. My copy is dog earred, written on, well broken in. I don't lend mine out,I tell 'em, "Get your own copy!" and I send 'em to Amazon.com!
Finally, a book that "gets it" February 25, 2008
Too many books make it sound like that yoga nad antidepressants can basically make your fibromyalgia not a problem. She acknowledges the severity of the syndrome as well as the common co-exisiting condition (IBS, TMJ, etc.)
She is also the only book to back up her stance on pain management. For all those who, while crying in pain, have been told to "go home in take Tylenol b/c pain medication "doesn't work" for fibro, this is your book to copy and give to everyone.
On the more positive side, the wellness recovery plan in the 2nd edition is just wonderful and that can be adapted for any physical or mental condition.
One of the best books on fibromyalgia January 28, 2008
I was diagnosed with fibromyalgia about 12 years ago. In my quest to understand what was going on with my body, I discovered this book. It goes into great detail about your body's trigger points and what symptoms you may have related to those trigger points. I use this book on a daily basis to help me massage out the areas that are bothering me. This is an essential book for anyone diagnosed with fibromyalgia. It goes go into a lot of medical terminology which is it's only downfall. I am fortunate to be in the health care profession so I was able to understand it. I do recommend reading the first edition of this book before the 2nd because it goes into detail about fibromylagia and gives you a better understanding of the disease process. I keep both editions close to my bed so I have them handy if I need them. It is definitely a fibro "survival" essential!
Recommended by my Physician January 27, 2008
This book is awesome. My doctor recommended it to me. I gave it to my sister & my niece for Christmas.
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