When Muscle Pain Won't Go Away: The Relief Handbook for Fibromyalgia and Chronic Muscle Pain
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| Rating | : | 4.51 (873 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0878338918 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 205 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 0000-00-00 |
| Language | : | English |
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She has taught college courses in technical writing and business communications.Rubin ia an associate professor at the Texas College of Osteopathic Medicine in Fort Worth, TexasRubin ia an associate professor at the Texas College of Osteopathic Medicine in Fort Worth, Texas . Gayle Backstrom (Denton, TX), the author of "The Resource Guide for the Disabled" and "When Muscle Pain Won't Go Away," has had fibromyalgia since childhood
"A complete, up-to-date handbook that answers the most common questions about fibromyalgia in easy-to-understand language." -- Marty Cook, retired president, Northwest Texas Chapter, Arthritis Foundation, on the 1st Edition"Although the handbook may not offer new information to the highly fibromyalgia-educated patient, it does provide a wealth of information to those newly diagnosed. It is a useful guide to the understanding, management and successes that go hand in hand with fibromyalgia" -- Frederick Wolfe, MD, Director, Arthritis center, Wichita, KS on the 1st Edition.. In addition, it includes useful listings of fibromyalgia healthcare providers, resources, publications, support group
This new revised edition tells sufferers everything they need to know about fibromyalgia (FM), but can't find anywhere else. The authors cover the gamut of exercise, diet, drugs, and emotional considerations.. It will assist and educate the layperson in recognizing and treating FM--what it is, how to detect it, and whom to consult about it, all in simple, straightforward language
YOUR NEW BEST FRIEND Gina D. Meldrum I read this book a few yrs. after being diagnosed with fibromyalgia. I cannot begin to describe the sense of relief and companionship this book brought to me. When friends, loved ones, & acquaintances are "diagnosed", This is the first "therapy" I recommend and/or purchase for them as a gift. It gives the reader a sense that she/he is not alone. The authors have a way . V. VanCamp said Pretty helpful. This book is helpful for people with chronic pain and especially for those with fibromyalgia. Gayle Backstrom writes this book with the idea that all parts of our body are connected (mind/body/spirit), therefore she gives helpful suggestions that include all areas.Fair warning though, this book is a bit on the technical side. So, if you have 'fibro fog' it may be hard . Definitely the best "first book" to read on Fibromyalgia Gayle Backstrom has managed to combine fact and experience into a highly readable book. I found myself highlighting passage after passage with the hope that I could get my family members to read them, and thereby understand what I was dealing with. The author gives some splendid practical advice on such topics as whether or not it's worth it to go through the lengthy h