From the Book - Regular Print
Part I Fibromyalgia Is the Real Deal: What It Is and Is Not 7 --
Chapter 1 Yes, Fibromyalgia Is Real 9 --
Chapter 2 Recognizing Key Symptoms of Fibromyalgia 21 --
Chapter 3 Understanding Possible Causes of Fibromyalgia 37 --
Chapter 4 Understanding Fibromyalgia Pain 55 --
Part II Finding Out If You Have Fibromyalgia 65 --
Chapter 5 Who Gets Picked to Have Fibromyalgia? 67 --
Chapter 6 Identifying Diseases Often Confused with Fibromyalgia 73 --
Chapter 7 Working with a Good Fibromyalgia Doc: You Need a True Believer 91 --
Chapter 8 Getting Physical: Your Initial Exam and Diagnosis 103 --
Part III Getting to Wellness: How Fibromyalgia is Treated 117 --
Chapter 9 Medicating the Problem: Over-the-Counter Drugs May Help 119 --
Chapter 10 Prescribing Health with Medications 133 --
Chapter 11 Using Hands-On Therapies 149 --
Chapter 12 Considering Alternative Remedies and Treatments 163 --
Part IV Lifestyle Changes: What You Can Do on Your Own 177 --
Chapter 13 Depressurizing Yourself: Controlling the Stress-Eyed Monster 179 --
Chapter 14 Sweet Dreams! Combating Sleep Disorders 191 --
Chapter 15 Exercising, Losing Weight, and Avoiding Trigger Foods/Drinks 205 --
Chapter 16 Coping with Emotions: Your Own 221 --
Part V Living and Working with Fibromyalgia 231 --
Chapter 17 Working with Fibromyalgia
Chapter 18 Helping Loved Ones Deal with Your Fibromyalgia 247 --
Chapter 19 Helping Someone You Care About Who's Hurting 261 --
Chapter 20 Parenting a Child with Fibromyalgia 271 --
Part VI Part of Tens 283 --
Chapter 21 Ten Ways to Explain Fibromyalgia to Everyone (Even Your Doctor!) 285 --
Chapter 22 Ten Must-Dos for Everyone with Fibromyalgia 289 --
Chapter 23 Ten Ways to Beat the Effects of Brain Fog 295 --
Chapter 24 Ten Myths about Fibromyalgia 299 --
Appendix B Fibromyalgia Medications 309 --
Appendix C Resources and Support 315.