Newly diagnosed

[Snowdrop]

Hi everyone. I was diagnosed with Fibromyalgia last week after years of different symptoms. I have suffered with depression for a long time, loved work but had to retire after having a brain tumour, exhaustion, lack of sleep and worsening pain in a lot of areas in the body. I also have osteoporosis. Feel I can’t cope with much more. Firstly what I need is to know a book about F that could be a really good start to read. My GP said not to google too much but stick to proper sights and organisations.

 

[doni]

Any of the books by Ginevra Liptan, MD. Especially 'The Fibro Manual'

There's also a podcast I like called 'Fibromyalgia Podcast'

 

[Auriel]

Wow, snowdrop you've been through a lot! (I like the name snowdrop, it was one of the names I was going to give my late little girl bichon frise) it must have been sooo scary having a tumour, is everything ok now? I have some osteoarthritis they're only aware in my right hip, (though I suspect it's in other areas too) and thyroid dysfunction (I've done this back to front, but) Welcome to the forum!
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[johnsalmon]

a detailed book but easy read is "Fibromyalgia the complete guide from Medical experts and patients" by Sharon Ostalecki PhD

 

[Auriel]

Hi @Carolyn Rhodes nice to see you back