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Summary: How to Treat and Overcome Fibromyalgia.
Review: Arthritis has always been considered a serious disease. Recently, various forms of the dreaded disorder have come to light and among them is fibromyalgia, a disease that affects connective and muscular tissue. Because this disease was not recognizable until recently, treatments have been varied and basically ineffective. With Dr. Elrod's program, however, fibromyalgia sufferers not only have the hope of merely managing the disease, but of actually reversing its effects.
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Summary: Help but best of all HOPE.
Review: Dr Elrod, is a down to earth and gets to the root of this frustrating depressing disease. His belief that there is real help, not just masking the "Flare-Ups" with drugs made me pick this book up in the first place. I was in the middle of a "No SLEEP" cycle, in pain and so depressed I felt hopeless. Following his advice on "Returning to Restful Sleep" I saw major improvement in the first night and by the third night was really SLEEPING! With this long sought after rest I got up feeling alot less pain and have been able to take almost no pain medication. Best of all an improved mental state, knowing that I'm finally on the right track. With Dr. Elrods book in hand I can improve my life and return to the healthy, active life I once had. I have read a "bunch" of books on this subject and felt it just might be hopeless, that I could ever enjoy life again. This book is easy to understand and with clear directions on accomplishing better health, he's lets one know it didn't happen overnight and won't be heal that fast either. NO magic pill, it takes our active particpation! But hope is here!
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Summary: If you really want to feel better, this is the one.
Review: Dr. Elrod has written an invaluable tool for those who are determined to conquer fibromyalgia and get on with life. His manner of delivery is superb -- easy to understand, accurate, practical, and compassionate. There are many books about fibromyalgia on the market, but, unfortunately, most of them dwell on how rough it can be and leave you to wait for your next flare. Dr. Elrod takes the bull by the horns and puts you back in control. Get on with life -- apply the advice in this book, and you'll be amazed.
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Summary: True to form........
Review: I believe that this book is a God-send to people that have fibromyalgia. I have had this syndrome for 5 years and when I picked up this book and read it all I could say is THANK GOD for this wonderful man and his research. DO NOT waste your money on any other book about this subject;JUST GET THIS ONE!!!!!!!!!
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Summary: Absolutely The Best Book in the Business
Review: I found this book to be the best book available. Dr. Elrod is very easy to understand. If you buy only one book on this subject, buy this one! You won't be disappointed.
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Summary: Absolutely Wonderful!!!!!!!
Review: I have had fibromyalgia for many years but no one could diagnose it until now. But the physician put me on many medications such as anti-inflammatories, 2 antidepressants, which knocked me out for 2 days at a time, and pain pills. The pain continued and I only felt disconnected. Getting out of bed was a major task due to pain and a drug-induced state. I recently 2 months ago saw this book and had some hope. I immediately went to GNC the next day with my husband and bought everything Dr. Elrod suggested. At first I thought, "How am I going to take all of this stuff". But I divided it up in 4 doses a day and within 3 days I was sleeping all night and my pain was almost completely gone. I had the stiffness due to lack of exercise, due to extreme pain. But now I am doing stretching exercises and walking and I feel better and better each day. I have incorporated eating more nutritious meals and not only do I feel excellent, but my mind is sharper (because it is not focused on pain and exhaustion) and I have more energy and not to mention, my complexion is 100% better. I look healthy again!!! I am back to doing the things I enjoy like working out in the yard. My husband is thrilled because he gradually saw the life completely "zapped" out of me and has now returned. Words can not express how grateful I am for this book. Thank you Dr. Elrod!!!!!!!!
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Summary: Absolutely Wonderful!!!!!!!
Review: I have had fibromyalgia for many years but no one could diagnose it until now. But the physician put me on many medications such as anti-inflammatories, 2 antidepressants, which knocked me out for 2 days at a time, and pain pills. The pain continued and I only felt disconnected. Getting out of bed was a major task due to pain and a drug-induced state. I recently 2 months ago saw this book and had some hope. I immediately went to GNC the next day with my husband and bought everything Dr. Elrod suggested. At first I thought, "How am I going to take all of this stuff". But I divided it up in 4 doses a day and within 3 days I was sleeping all night and my pain was almost completely gone. I had the stiffness due to lack of exercise, due to extreme pain. But now I am doing stretching exercises and walking and I feel better and better each day. I have incorporated eating more nutritious meals and not only do I feel excellent, but my mind is sharper (because it is not focused on pain and exhaustion) and I have more energy and not to mention, my complexion is 100% better. I look healthy again!!! I am back to doing the things I enjoy like working out in the yard. My husband is thrilled because he gradually saw the life completely "zapped" out of me and has now returned. Words can not express how grateful I am for this book. Thank you Dr. Elrod!!!!!!!!
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Summary: Not worth the money
Review: In recent years, there have been many fantastic books published on fibromyalgia. This book is not one of them! As a support group leader and educator in FMS, I do not believe this books helps in the understanding of this painful and disruptive syndrome.
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Summary: More to fibromyalgia than this...
Review: The suggestions made in this book are very helpful, but not the full picture. I think a lot of people with fibromyalgia need prolotherapy as well as following the advice on supplements, sleep, etc. outlined in this book. I recommend that people suffering from fibromyalgia also read "Prolo Your Fibromyalgia Pain Away" by Dr Ross Hauser.I followed a similar protocol to this a few years ago when I thought my fibromyalgia was very bad. I was a strong believer that you could overcome the condition with nutritional supplements and exercise and that the key was to take responsibility and work very hard to restore your health. I got significantly better, but still had pain and restriction. The condition worsened again, despite my efforts and determination. This time the pain and weakness were so severe and debilitating that I could not manage to exercise any more. This was bound to happen because the cause of my fibromyalgia had not been determined or treated. In my case, the cause was lax ligaments. Apparently, this is a common cause of fibromyalgia. The muscular pain and tension was the result of my muscles overworking to stabilise my weak joints. I am finally on the road to recovery after receiving prolotherapy. If ligament laxity is the unknown cause of your fibromyalgia, then the treatment protocol recommended in this book will probably work for a while, but then your problem might come back worse. My condition became so bad that I could no longer perform any activity I needed to do or enjoyed doing (like reading because of severe eye pain). If you suffer from fibromyalgia, the advice in this book is worth taking into account but please also look into prolotherapy.
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Summary: Same old, same old
Review: There is nothing new in this book. The author's recommendations are the usual treatment for FMS and quite frankly do NOT reverse the disease process. Save your money for another book.
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