Fibromyalgia & Chronic Myofascial Pain Syndrome: A Survival Manual

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Summary: A Fibro Must!
Review: This book was loaned to me by a fellow FMS. It was so good I needed to buy my own copy (and Devin Starlanyl's 2nd fibromyalgia book), and I'm having my relatives and fiancee read it so they understand what is going on with my body. As a realtively young FMS sufferer, this book has done wonders for me. I have been able to make healthy living decisions, find ways to slow or lower the amounts of flare ups, and (best of all) understand how so much of my symptoms are FMS related and how to explain to my doctors what is happening or not happening. It's given me a confidence that I couldn't have had without this book. If you have fibromyalgia or know someone with it, or just want to learn more about this complex disorder, this is the best book you could own.

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Summary: A Lifesaver....
Review: Until I read this book I felt totally hopeless. I have chronic pain from some obvious sources, but also have other "unexplained" pain. My pain got worse and I got more depressed. Then one day I read the symptoms of Fibromyalgia. I went to the library, found and checked out "Fibromyalgia and Chronic Myofascial Pain Syndrome", and it changed my life! On page after page I found validation and explanations for my weird pains. Once my Orthp Dr saw how many correlations there were, he had no choice but to formally diagnose me with FMS/CMP syndrome. I understand so much more now about my body thanks to this book. This truly IS a survival manual. If you are in pain, and want answers, buy this book. The text is easy to understand, NOT overly technical,and the many diagrams are very helpful too. The author knows first-hand how we suffer, as she also has this condition. Thanks Dr. Starlanyl!

Rating:
Summary: A Lifesaver....
Review: Until I read this book I felt totally hopeless. I have chronic pain from some obvious sources, but also have other "unexplained" pain. My pain got worse and I got more depressed. Then one day I read the symptoms of Fibromyalgia. I went to the library, found and checked out "Fibromyalgia and Chronic Myofascial Pain Syndrome", and it changed my life! On page after page I found validation and explanations for my weird pains. Once my Orthp Dr saw how many correlations there were, he had no choice but to formally diagnose me with FMS/CMP syndrome. I understand so much more now about my body thanks to this book. This truly IS a survival manual. If you are in pain, and want answers, buy this book. The text is easy to understand, NOT overly technical,and the many diagrams are very helpful too. The author knows first-hand how we suffer, as she also has this condition. Thanks Dr. Starlanyl!

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Summary: I've Read Them ALL but Dr. Starlanyl's are the BEST!
Review: When I was first diagnosed with this darn disease, I sought help through my only contact with the outside world, my computer. I found out about Dr. Devin J. Starlanyl through an online support group suffering from Fibromyalgia and/or Myofascial Pain Syndrome(s). I had a name for what ailed me, but nothing more other than continual pain. I ordered this title and immediately identified with what was written and have used the book weekly, as a self help guide and also as a training tool for family and friends trying to understand these syndromes. I believe that all people who suffer from either of these syndromes need to have both of Dr. Starlanyl's books as part of their personal library. I feel as though I've started living again with the help received in these pages. Thank you Dr. Starlanyl!!