books

Dear all, My girlfriend was diagnosed with fibromyalgia in Junuary 2015. Since then, I have been reading scientific papers and books regarding fibromyalgia and chronic fatique syndrome (from which she suffers too). One specific (Dutch) book, written by a psychiatrist, got my attention. In it...

A student with fibro night be overwhelmed by the physical and mental burdens that make school life hard. It may slow them down but they can make adjustments. Inform the teachers that the student may miss some classes due to the condition. The student can also keep the workload realistic by...

Hey everyone. I'm Samantha. I haven't been officially diagnosed yet because I ran out of money for copays and blood tests before I reached that point, but my doctor basically narrowed it down to Fibro or RA. After doing a ton of research on my own, I'm pretty sure it's fibro, mostly because the...

Hi everyone. My name is Sarah and I’m 33, married and without kids (hopefully someday!). I live in a small town in Washington state. I can’t work anymore, but when I did I was a special education paraeducator. I was officially diagnosed with fibromyalgia 3 months ago, but I think I may have had...

Dear friends,let's share with each other about wonderful books which you have been reading during last year! I also will be glad to know what books inspire you! There are some of mine: 1. Louise Hay and David Kessler " You can heal your heart: Finding peace after a breakup,divorce or death"...

I love to read. I have been wondering, what books have all of you found to be most helpful for learning about and/or coping with fibromyalgia? Lately I have been thinking a lot about a book I read last year called "The Four Day Win". It is not actually about fibromyalgia; it is about loosing...

Hi everyone! My name is Mark, my girlfriend is diagnosed with fibromyalgia and muscular dystrophy, we are both 20 years old and about to celebrate our 2nd anniversary. I've tried to find out and ask about fibro and tried to search online for answers but I've never felt that I've been given the...

Hi. My name is Linda and I'm 55. I used to be an employed engineer until this chronic pain condition killed my career a few years ago. I haven't been officially diagnosed with fibromyalgia but I strongly suspect that's what the rheumatologist will say I when I see him next week. It took me...

Hello everyone, I am 27 and was diagnosed in the last 6 months. My entire world has been flipped upside down. I was working as a hairdresser and waitress and had to quit working because of my illness. I have been out if work for about a year now and I am feeling so lost. My partner has been...

Dr. Mark J. Pellegrino has fibromyalgia and runs Ohio Pain and Rehab Center and has wrote books on it: Inside Fibromyalgia, Fibromyalgia Up Close and Personal, Fibromyalgia Supporter, Fibromyalgia Managing The Pain and Laugh at Your Muscles. I have ordered two of these and will borrow the others...