Living with Fibromyalgia: A Four-Step Plan for Managing Pain and Leading a Fulfilling Life

Living with Fibromyalgia has 20 ratings and 6 reviews. A clear, four-step plan to overcoming fibromyalgia. Fibromyalgia is a widespread musculoskeletal pain and fatigue disorder that afflicts nearly 10 . It's very clearly laid out, offers sound practical advice, doesn't advocate any one particular treatment, and doesn't get.
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This book stands out among the many FM self-help books out there. It's very clearly laid out, offers sound practical advice, doesn't advocate any one particular treatment, and doesn't get bogged down in examples. Refreshingly pragmatic, Mondell describes working through FM in a manner that isn't depressing or self-pitying. Finally I found a book whose principles apply to all sufferers of FM and isn't specifically written for the 45 and up crowd. Aug 11, Stellannette Starcke rated it really liked it. I have scanned this once and am now rereading it slowly.

It also assumes the person w FM has many options with regard to income and support.

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This is frustrating as the authors' stance is as follows: I respect their medical experience but feel overwhelmed by their implied challenge. Jan 24, Amanda Skinner rated it did not like it. I have just started my search for information on fibromyalgia, but I found the attitude of this book incredibly overwhelming and almost defeatist. I may just be speaking from the denial stage the book speaks of as I was just diagnosed, but the doom and gloom about ones future was a bit much to take. May 29, Bonnie rated it liked it.

This is a very good book for anyone that is struggling with the diagnosis of fibromyalgia I was diagnosed in and even I learned some new ideas from this book Nicki Southwell rated it liked it Dec 21, Lori Dent rated it it was amazing Jul 24, Darlene rated it really liked it Feb 15, Jennifer rated it it was ok Jun 06, Cristina Olvera rated it it was amazing Mar 27, Raven Clarke rated it it was amazing Jan 18, Lisa rated it it was ok May 21, Sherry rated it it was amazing Oct 19, Tracy Hall-Ingram rated it it was ok Nov 15, Rachelle Hadlock rated it it was amazing Feb 20, Heather Palleiko rated it liked it Oct 19, Debbie rated it really liked it Oct 10, Joanne rated it it was ok Dec 31, Christa rated it liked it Dec 08, Jodi marked it as to-read Jan 19, Joan added it Jul 19, Gus Cuevas marked it as to-read Mar 30, Ashley added it May 30, Kristen Altenberger marked it as to-read Aug 16, Deirdre Paulk marked it as to-read Nov 22, Randi marked it as to-read Mar 10, Kyle marked it as to-read Apr 05, Patricia marked it as to-read Jun 15, India Benu marked it as to-read Jul 01, Jay added it Aug 10, Andrea marked it as to-read Mar 21, Megan marked it as to-read Jun 03, Kirsten Wiant added it Aug 11, Claire Short marked it as to-read Mar 29, Jessica Shea marked it as to-read Jan 15, Janis Soucie marked it as to-read Feb 17, Singloom added it Feb 18, This study again shows that pain is the key symptom for patients with FM.


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However, several studies have reported the lack of recognition of FM symptoms by physicians. Previous studies have also concluded that physicians find it challenging to diagnose FM due to an overlap of symptoms with other conditions, or because of other commonly experienced comorbid conditions.

This would enable physicians to develop a treatment plan earlier in the course of the disease, and in turn may help reduce disease burden. While patients in this survey who were taking prescription medication to treat their FM symptoms did have notably lower pain scores than those who were not, most patients nevertheless indicated that they were not satisfied with the level of pain relief following medication.

This further highlights the importance of a treatment approach that addresses the range of FM symptoms. The inclusion of physical activity, such as aerobic exercises, alone, or in combination with other nonpharmacological therapies, can address the long-term management of fatigue and has proven beneficial toward improving function. This survey did not record the level of activity and managed exercise tailored to the capabilities of the patient may be required to improve function.

Only one third of patients in this study had a good understanding of FM treatment and management strategies at the time of initial diagnosis. Educating the patients about disease pathogenesis, symptoms, treatment, and self-management not only plays a vital role as the initial step toward FM management but, when incorporated into the treatment plan, can also positively impact patients dealing with the condition. In this regard, it is unfortunate to observe the extent to which patients in this survey experience isolation from their friends, family, colleagues, and HCPs.

Patients in this survey believed that friends and family underestimated their condition and viewed the patients as overreacting. In a previous survey of physicians, a higher proportion of rheumatologists were confident in recognizing and differentiating FM symptoms from other conditions than PCPs, pain specialists, and neurologists.

It should be noted that as this was an observational study and data were collected from patients actively seeking care, as such the results might not be representative of a broader FM population. This study was sponsored by Pfizer, which was involved in the design and conduct of the study.

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Angela Golden reports no conflicts of interest in this work. Report of the Multicenter Criteria Committee.


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