Product Description

The original edition of this classic survival manual offered the first comprehensive patient guide for managing these conditions. Its extensive set of healing tools included targeted bodywork for painful trigger points and strategies to helpccope with chronic pain and sleep problems and the numbing effects of fibrofog. More than 75 percent of the second edition is new or updated material, including coverage of promising new research on the causes of fibromyalgia, evaluation of new treatments, complete discussions of special issues for women and men, and the latest information on medication. An update of the first edition's popular provider index helps sufferers select those practitioners who will take their complaints seriously and offer knowledgeable treatment advice.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #6555 in Books
• Published on: 2001-06-30
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Paperback
• 432 pages

From Library Journal
An estimated 26 million Americans have either fibromyalgia syndrome (FMS), myofascial pain syndrome (MPS), or both in the form of an FMS/MPS complex. The volume by Starlanyl, a physician who specializes in the research and treatment of FMS/MPS and who has both conditions, and Copeland, a writer and FMS/MPS patient, discuss all aspects of both disorders. They also offer information on the latest medications, tips for bodywork, and suggestions for coping with family and work, getting support, and dealing with the healthcare system. Appendixes include lists of agencies and organizations and of audio and video aids. Both books are recommended for consumer health collections, but if only one can be purchased, Starlanyl and Copeland's work has the edge due to its greater scope and more comprehensive coverage.?Janet M. Coggan, Univ. of Florida Libs., Gainesville
Copyright 1996 Reed Business Information, Inc.

About the Author
Devin Starlanyl specializes in education in the field of fibromyalgia and chronic myofascial pain. She lives in West Chesterfield, New Hampshire. Mary Ellen Copeland, M.S., M.A., is a distinguished teacher, writer and lecturer, and also has FMS/MPS. She lives in Brattleboro, Vermont.

Christopher R. Brown, D.D.S., M.P.S., is president of the American Academy of Pain Management. He lives in Versailles, Indiana.

Customer Reviews

BEST cumulative resource I have found for Fibromyalgia!
This is a well-written, comprehensive resource for anyone hungry for knowledge about this syndrome. I have the first edition as well, which is also awesome. The book has educated everyone from my dentist to my husband! Some of the Fibro symptoms are so unusual, that people start to think about your credibility after awhile. It is very frustrating! Many issues/symptoms have been explained or at least put to rest by looking them up in this book and feeling assured that I'm not crazy,(as many physicians still don't see this syndrome as having any medical foundation at all)! Thank you for writing and updating this book! It has saved several Dr. office calls and is a great source of information, support and relief for me.

A great help for the new patient
The book is easy to read with wonderful sketches of the muscles.
A must book for the new Fibromyalgia sufferer!

Not just information but a working book
I have learned so much about my conditions, trigger points and how to get good relief from pain. A must have for anyone suffering from fibromyalgia or pain from yet unknown causes. You might find out some startling things about youself and then be able to treat them or at least discuss with your doctor.