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"They've done it again! This second edition of the "Survival Manual" is a gold mine of practical advice and scholarly information put into everyday language. This book gives a great many options for all aspects of FMS/CMP and its message is one of hope. An owner's manual for you, and one that should be required reading for all of your health care providers, this is not a book to be read and crossed off of your list, but a resource to avail yourself of over and over again. The tools are here. Use it yourself and have those close to you read it also."
--Richard Finn, Director, Academy for Myofascial Trigger Point Therapy, coauthor, " Myofascial Pain Syndrome: Manual Trigger Point & S-EMG Therapies "
--Richard Finn, Director, Academy for Myofascial Trigger Point Therapy, coauthor, " Myofascial Pain Syndrome: Manual Trigger Point & S-EMG Therapies "
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This classic survival manual offers you the first comprehensive patient guide for managing the common but often misdiagnosed conditions of fibromyalgia and chronic myofascial pain. The management techniques found in Fibromyalgia and Chronic Myofascial Pain include targeted bodywork for painful trigger points and strategies to help you cope with the chronic pain, sleep problems, and numbing effects of 'fibrofog' that occur as a result of the disease.
This edition includes 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. It includes a popular provider index, which can help you select those practitioners who will take your complaints seriously and offer knowledgeable treatment advice.
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Fibromyalgia (FMS) is the commonest cause of widespread pain, yet it may remain undiagnosed for a long time. Read the first page
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22 of 22 people found the following review helpful
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I found this book by accident after I was diagnosed with Fibromyalgia. I had seen the diagnosis of Fibrositis, Myofascial pain syndrome in my records many times and never understood what the true meaning was. As I read this book I found that many of the seemingly unrelated health problems that I had been seeing my doctor for were all related and part of the Fibromyalgia Syndrome. I now have many books on the subject but this is the only one that clearly and in depth explains the condition, how it affects your body, current resarch, treatments, excercise, your social and family interactions, your sex life, deals with employment and disability issues and leaves nothing out. The book is straight forward and honest about the reality of having this condition, it doesn't sugarcoat anything or contain propaganda. What you experience is valid and you are not told to pretend that everything is O.K. and that you are not in pain. The tips for pacing yourself and coping with holidays is very helpful. The section on getting the most from your doctors visits and how to talk to your doctor are great. This is a must read for anyone with Fibromyalgia.!
31 of 32 people found the following review helpful
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If you have fibromyalgia and/or chronic myofascial pain syndrome(s), do yourself a favor and read this book and take it with you to your next appointment with your physician! Written by authors who suffer from these conditions, you feel a kindred spirit with you as you read this invaluable reference of self-help. This book thoroughly describes what these conditions are (and aren't); common conditions and why they occur; methods on how to deal with these conditions on a daily basis; tools to help you with the healing process; and lists additional resources, additional reading lists, and suppliers of health care items. And it is all done in an easy-to-read, easy-to-understand format. I was diagnosed with fibromyalgia 20 years ago, and with chronic myofascial pain syndrome 10 years ago. I have not only had to deal with the frustration of the symptoms of these conditions, but also the condescending attitude of many (not all) medical practitioners who made me feel like "it's all in my head" and "I'm crazy". Their "you have to live with it" attitude and/or their lack of full knowledge of this condition has been the worst part of having to deal with having this condition. My heartfelt thanks go to Devin Starland, M.D. and Mary Ellen Copeland, M.S., M.A. for writing this book. It not only is the most resourceful reference to these conditions I have read, but it is easy to understand and concise. And I received a great peace of mind after reading it. Although my current doctor has claimed to have read this book, I am now even more angry at him after reading the book myself - angry because of his lack of questioning about symptoms I may have been having that could have related to these conditions that I was unaware of. Now I am armed with the knowledge needed to consult him in the direction of my care and with the tools needed to improve my life. This book is a "must have" if you suffer from these conditions!
11 of 11 people found the following review helpful
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I bought this book for my 38 yr. old daughter so that we'd hopefully find out what her pain problems were. This book has been a godsend! She has seen 4-5 doctors so far and it seems that, thanks to this wonderful book, she knows more than the doctors do about myofacial pain syndrome. Getting proper treatment and relief has been next to impossible where we live. However, this book has been invaluable in not only answering so many questions, but in recognizing knowledgeable medical care(which we're still pursuing) in order to treat her. The author's website is another great resource. We are just beginning our quest but have high hopes that my daughter can learn to deal with her myofacial pain syndrome. When you know what you're dealing with, you're half-way there. This book has been our 'bible'.
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A Survival Guide
Fibromyalgia and Chronic Myofascial Pain Syndrome: A Survival ManualThis book is a really really interesting read. Read more
Published 1 month ago by Nancylou
Unsuitable unless you have both conditions
Firstly let me say I have enormous respect for the authors, who have both managed to produce this book despite suffering from Fibromyalgia. Read more
Published 2 months ago by Mr. B. C. Maunder-Taylor
A must for sufferers of FM and CMP
I was recently diagnosed with chronic myofascial pain syndrome after suffering really dreadful pain in my shoulders, back and neck for over a year. Read more
Published 4 months ago by Mary
Feedback from a therapist
I bought this book to help fill in a knowledge gap in my training as a bodywork therapist (I practise remedial massage and Bowen Therapy). Read more
Published 8 months ago by Mr. Randy C. Barber
Answers
I purchased this book on the advice of a fellow Fibromyalgia sufferer. Apart from some of the language being a little difficult for a layperson to understand, this book is a... Read more
Published 20 months ago by Cathy Barr
absolutely marvellous!
I have FB & ME and find it hard to deal with all the technical jargon thrown at me. This is so clear & concise I am sure everyone would be able to understand it. Read more
Published 20 months ago by Mrs. Janet M. Williams
Excellent book but is not the latest edition
An excellent book written by a medically qualified sufferer ansnwers all the questions you may have.
It has now been updated in a second edition
It has now been updated in a second edition
Published on 23 April 2010 by Ian Parsons
A good read
This is a good book for the sufferer, but it is quite indepth and sometimes a bit complicated, although they do try and explain & break things down. Read more
Published on 3 July 2009 by Tina Stevenson
Fibromyalgia and Chronic Myofascial Pain
Few books actually change a person's life or way of thinking. Fibromyalgia & Chronic Myofascial Pain actually did that for me. Read more
Published on 8 Oct 2007 by Tami Brady
Well worded, understanderable account of our needs and fears
Devin J. Starlanyl has the knowledge and understandablity of these Chronic conditions to be able to put into words what millions of suffers are unable to do for themselves - thus... Read more
Published on 30 Nov 2001 by jean@jhouston.freeserve.co.uk
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