Roland Staud MD, FACP, is an internist and rheumatologist who focuses on chronic pain and fatigue. He is a Professor of Medicine in the Division of Rheumatology and Clinical Immunology at the University of Florida.Christine Adamec is a freelance medical writer who has written more than 40 self-help books, parenting books, and encyclopedias.

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• Introduction 1Part 1: The What, When, and Why of Fibromyalgia 5Chapter 1: Fibromyalgia Is Real 7Chapter 2: Recognizing Key Fibromyalgia Symptoms 19Chapter 3: Learning Possible Causes of FMS 35Chapter 4: Understanding FMS Pain 53Part 2: Finding Out if You Have Fibromyalgia 65Chapter 5: Who Gets Picked to Have Fibromyalgia? 67Chapter 6: Identifying Diseases Often Confused with FMS 73Chapter 7: Working with a Good Fibromyalgia Doc: You Need a True Believer 91Chapter 8: Getting Physical: Your Initial Exam and Diagnosis 103Part 3: Looking At All Your Treatment Options 117Chapter 9: Medicating the Problem: Over-the-Counter Drugs 119Chapter 10: Prescribing Health with Medications 125Chapter 11: Using Hands-On Therapies 145Chapter 12: Considering Alternative Remedies and Treatments 159Part 4: Modifying Your Lifestyle: Small Changes, Big Results 169Chapter 13: Depressurizing Yourself: Controlling the Stress-Eyed Monster 171Chapter 14: Sweet Dreams! Resolving Sleep Issues 181Chapter 15: Exercising, Losing Weight, and Avoiding Problem Foods 197Chapter 16: Coping with Emotions: Your Own 213Part 5: Managing Fibromyalgia at Work and at Home 223Chapter 17: Working with Fibromyalgia — Or Going on Disability 225Chapter 18: Helping Loved Ones with Your Fibromyalgia 239Chapter 19: Helping Someone You Care for Who’s Hurting 249Chapter 20: Parenting a Child or Teen with Fibromyalgia 257Part 6: The Part of Tens 271Chapter 21: Ten Alternative Remedies That Help People with Fibromyalgia 273Chapter 22: Ten Mistakes to Avoid with Fibromyalgia 279Chapter 23: Ten Ways to Beat Brain Fog 285Chapter 24: Ten Fibromyalgia Myths 289Part 7: Appendixes 293Appendix A: Glossary 295Appendix B: Fibromyalgia Medications 299Appendix C: Resources and Support 305Index 309

Roland Staud MD, FACP, is an internist and rheumatologist who focuses on chronic pain and fatigue. He is a Professor of Medicine in the Division of Rheumatology and Clinical Immunology at the University of Florida.Christine Adamec is a freelance medical writer who has written more than 40 self-help books, parenting books, and encyclopedias.

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• Introduction 1Part 1: The What, When, and Why of Fibromyalgia 5Chapter 1: Fibromyalgia Is Real 7Chapter 2: Recognizing Key Fibromyalgia Symptoms 19Chapter 3: Learning Possible Causes of FMS 35Chapter 4: Understanding FMS Pain 53Part 2: Finding Out if You Have Fibromyalgia 65Chapter 5: Who Gets Picked to Have Fibromyalgia? 67Chapter 6: Identifying Diseases Often Confused with FMS 73Chapter 7: Working with a Good Fibromyalgia Doc: You Need a True Believer 91Chapter 8: Getting Physical: Your Initial Exam and Diagnosis 103Part 3: Looking At All Your Treatment Options 117Chapter 9: Medicating the Problem: Over-the-Counter Drugs 119Chapter 10: Prescribing Health with Medications 125Chapter 11: Using Hands-On Therapies 145Chapter 12: Considering Alternative Remedies and Treatments 159Part 4: Modifying Your Lifestyle: Small Changes, Big Results 169Chapter 13: Depressurizing Yourself: Controlling the Stress-Eyed Monster 171Chapter 14: Sweet Dreams! Resolving Sleep Issues 181Chapter 15: Exercising, Losing Weight, and Avoiding Problem Foods 197Chapter 16: Coping with Emotions: Your Own 213Part 5: Managing Fibromyalgia at Work and at Home 223Chapter 17: Working with Fibromyalgia — Or Going on Disability 225Chapter 18: Helping Loved Ones with Your Fibromyalgia 239Chapter 19: Helping Someone You Care for Who’s Hurting 249Chapter 20: Parenting a Child or Teen with Fibromyalgia 257Part 6: The Part of Tens 271Chapter 21: Ten Alternative Remedies That Help People with Fibromyalgia 273Chapter 22: Ten Mistakes to Avoid with Fibromyalgia 279Chapter 23: Ten Ways to Beat Brain Fog 285Chapter 24: Ten Fibromyalgia Myths 289Part 7: Appendixes 293Appendix A: Glossary 295Appendix B: Fibromyalgia Medications 299Appendix C: Resources and Support 305Index 309