All About Fibromyalgia

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Summary: Packed with lots of information
Review: "All About Fibromyalgia" is a great book! I have read half a dozen books about Fibromyalgia (several in my possession), and this book is the most informative of them all. It has more technical information than the others I've read, which helps me understand the mysteries of Fibromyalgia even more. I wish I had read this book first.

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Summary: Good Science
Review: "All About Fibromyalgia" is a great book! I have read half a dozen books about Fibromyalgia (several in my possession), and this book is the most informative of them all. It has more technical information than the others I've read, which helps me understand the mysteries of Fibromyalgia even more. I wish I had read this book first.

Rating:
Summary: Packed with lots of information
Review: "All About Fibromyalgia" is a great book! I have read half a dozen books about Fibromyalgia (several in my possession), and this book is the most informative of them all. It has more technical information than the others I've read, which helps me understand the mysteries of Fibromyalgia even more. I wish I had read this book first.

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Summary: Read This Book
Review: I own a dozen books on fibro. This is the one I use repeatedly, having memorized its predecessor, "Making Sense of Fibromyalgia".

This is an "owner's guide" to a body with FMS. If you have been diagnosed with it, suspect you have it, or know someone who has it, read this book. It will dispel all sorts of stereotypes and acquaint you with the origins, diagnosis, treatments for FMS, and their probable outcomes. If you love someone with FMS, you will understand that person a great deal better once you've read this.

If you don't know who Dr. Daniel Wallace is, and you have any interest in autoimmune disorders or FMS, MCTD, UCTD and other connective tissue issues, you ought to. Take a quick glance through his bibliography, or ask his patients. He's one of the best rheumatologists in practice, and his books, including this one and its predecessors on FMS, "The Lupus Book," and the comprehensive textbook, "Dubois'Lupus" are the definitive sources on their subjects.

Written as Dr. Wallace practices (I am among his patients) in a careful and caring way, without patronization, this book will give information and hope to anyone who suffers from this difficult and multivalent disease.

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Summary: Good Science
Review: I was fortunate enough to find this book right after I was diagnosed. It explained everything I wanted to know, and more. Each chapter or section begins with a literary quotation that brings the subject into focus. The second section is heavily scientific, and the author even recommends skipping it and reading it later. I found the second section well written, but complex. It requires several readings. Each chapter of the book ends with a "Summing Up" paragraph (especially helpful in the scientific section)that helps you remember what you just read.
I would recommend this book to anyone who wants to know what is happening inside his/her body. However, it is not the best choice for someone who just wants to feel better without understanding the biology behind this complex syndrome.

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Summary: All About Firbomyalgia
Review: This is an excellent book detailing the symptoms, causes, and research information. It is not the best one to give to supportive friends and family. Too lengthy and statistics might be overwhelming making it hard to hold their attention.
I am finding it very helpful for myself. It helps explain some of the research and possible help available.

Rating:
Summary: All About Firbomyalgia
Review: This is an excellent book detailing the symptoms, causes, and research information. It is not the best one to give to supportive friends and family. Too lengthy and statistics might be overwhelming making it hard to hold their attention.
I am finding it very helpful for myself. It helps explain some of the research and possible help available.