Fibromyalgia: The Complete Guide from Medical Experts and Patients
Fibromyalgia is a severe musculoskeletal pain-and-fatigue syndrome that afflicts 3 to 6 million Americans. Fibromyalgia: The Complete Guide from Medical Experts and Patients is a comprehensive guide for patients and their families. It provides patients and family members authoritative, practical advice and answers to common questions.
Chapters by a diverse group of patients give insight and hope to those struggling with the disease. Patients speak to the impact of Fibromyalgia on:
- Growing Up
- Attending School
- Dealing With Pregnancy
- Raising Children
- Working and Interacting With Health Care Providers
Leading professionals, from various disciplines, offer comprehensive clinical answers to questions posed by patients. Health care providers break down medical facts into understandable terms. The book includes numerous case studies, clinical data, tables, charts and pictures to guide professionals and educate patients in all aspects of the disease.
Dear Dr. Ostalecki,
From the bottom of my heart, thank you for writing this and for all you do for the fibro community. Most fibro books give the same basic info and touch on the emotional issues, but this book goes into so many different aspects that other books never even mention. It explains so many different ailments & symptoms I have that are connected to fibro/CFS. Now I show it to others, including doctors, who think I’m a hypochondriac or just make things up for sympathy. It’s a great read for family members and those close to you who don’t really understand what you’re going through or want to learn more about it.
Lauren L.
Dear Dr. Ostalecki,
Thank you for such a well written book and easily understandable for those of us who are non-medical and yet learning all that we can about FM. It has transformed the way I think about my Fibromyalgia and has given me hope to further keep going.
Regina Kulas
Patient
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100 Questions & Answers About Fibromyalgia
Whether you’re a newly diagnosed patient, friend or relative of someone suffering with Fibromyalgia, this book offers help. 100 Questions & Answers About Fibromyalgia, provides authoritative, practical answers to common questions about this condition to help patients and families achieve a greater understanding of all aspects of dealing with the disorder. Topics include symptoms, steps to a diagnosis, treatment options, including the newest FDA medications, for the treatment of the condition, sources of support, and much more.
Dear Dr. Ostalecki,
I appreciate your time & efforts to compile this information. It has helped me learned so much since I started reading it & I have been able to get better help from my doctors because of what I have learned through your wisdom. You are a blessing in my life.
Jane S.
Patient
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Fibromyalgia: Fitting the Pieces Together
For the first time in one informative documentary, Fibromyalgia: Fitting the Pieces Together will provide practical advice and answers to questions about this debilitating condition.
The documentary will enhance your knowledge and awareness of Fibromyalgia as well as provide insight in the management of chronic pain.
Dr. Ostalecki,
Thank you for your commitment of helping others – my family attended the documentary screening and for the first time in years now understand my pain is real, and that there are reasons I can’t be the wife/mother I once was. Thank you for making a contribution towards awareness of Fibromyalgia.
Lisa S.
Patient
Dr. Ostalecki,
I recently ordered the DVD “Fibromyalgia, Fitting the Pieces Together.” I was so excited to watch it and after the first 2 chapters found myself wanting to share it with everyone I could think of. I have to tell you, it is THE best and most professional DVD I’ve ever seen on this subject matter. Excellent! The information is very useful and the people in the video get their message across so well. You are an amazing advocate and person.
Laurie
Patient
Dr. Ostalecki,
I would like to extend my thanks to you and the rest of your team for making this information known to the public. Knowledge is the only ‘cure’ for bringing this syndrome into the spotlight and developing suitable treatment for it. Once again, thank you for the documentary and all you are doing.
Edward S.
Patient
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