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Mayo Clinic Guide to Fibromyalgia: Strategies to Take Back Your Life<\/span><\/p>\r\nAuthor:\u00a0<\/span>Andy Abril, M.D. & Barbara K. Bruce, Ph.D., L.P.\r\nCategory:<\/b>\u00a0<\/span>by individuals with Fibromyalgia<\/a>\r\nPublisher:<\/b> Mayo Clinic Press\r\n<\/span>Published:<\/b> 24 Sep, 2019\r\n<\/span>ISBN:<\/b> 1893005496\r\n<\/span>Pages:<\/b> 272\r\n<\/span>Language:<\/b> English\r\n<\/span>Tags: |\u00a0<\/b>Fibromyalgia<\/a>\u00a0|\u00a0<\/span>Immune Systems<\/a> | by individuals with Fibromyalgia<\/a> |<\/span>\r\n\r\n<\/div>\r\n

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\r\n\r\nCalled the \u201cinvisible disease,\u201d fibromyalgia is estimated to impact more than 10 million Americans. And yet, so much is still misunderstood about this chronic disorder.\u00a0Mayo Clinic Guide to Fibromyalgia<\/i>\u00a0is an invaluable resource for understanding fibromyalgia and its debilitating symptoms.\r\n\r\nThose living with fibromyalgia know it is an invasive disorder, one that can cause overwhelming fatigue, joint stiffness, sleep problems, migraines, digestive problems, and troubles with memory and concentration, a symptom so common it is often referred to as \u201cfibrofog.\u201d\r\n\r\nWhile it\u2019s believed that humans have suffered from fibromyalgia for hundreds, even thousands, of years, a delay in medical research means many people living with fibromyalgia are still in the dark, confused by their symptoms and what causes the painful disorder.\r\n\r\nBy drawing upon decades of advanced research in studying and treating fibromyalgia,\u00a0Mayo Clinic Guide to Fibromyalgia<\/i>\u00a0combines anecdotes from real cases with expertise from Mayo Clinic\u2019s rheumatology and chronic pain experts to provide an all-encompassing guide for understanding one of the most common chronic illnesses affecting Americans today.\r\n\r\nThis book also offers reasonable, proven strategies\u2014like worksheets to help readers craft a personalized daily plan\u2014for managing common fibromyalgia symptoms, while serving as a comforting guide for those who may feel alone in their journey with fibromyalgia.\r\n\r\nThis book breaks down what fibromyalgia is\u2014and isn\u2019t\u2014in 4 separate sections:\r\n
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  • Section 1 introduces fibromyalgia, the history and modern discoveries of fibromyalgia research, as well as common myths and misconceptions associated with the condition<\/li>\r\n \t
  • Section 2 outlines the different treatment options available to those who suffer from fibromyalgia, including prescription medications, therapies, and forms of integrative medicine<\/li>\r\n \t
  • Section 3 offers helpful tips for managing\u2014and improving\u2014chronic pain through diet, exercise, sleep, and stress management<\/li>\r\n \t
  • Finally, Section 4 explains how to find guidance and support from your family, friends, and physicians to help you live a life unhindered by fibromyalgia<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\nIf you\u2019re struggling to advance past your painful fibromyalgia symptoms, get the book\u00a0Publisher<\/i>\u2019<\/i>s Weekly<\/i>\u00a0described as \u201cthe first [book] a newly diagnosed patient should consult.\u201d\r\n\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>","cover_image":"","book_tags":[240,269,251,259,263,264],"series":[],"author":"Andy Abril, M.D. & Barbara K. Bruce, Ph.D., L.P.","retailer_links":["Amazon","Amazon Kindle"],"retailer_links_text":{"title":"","url":"https:\/\/amzn.to\/44AjwbT","target":""},"retailer_links_text2":"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3Lz0sSI","retailer_links_text3":"","retailer_links_text4":"","formats":[],"download_links":"","isbn":"978-1893005495","isbn2":"978-1893005501","isbn3":"B08KGRJJSQ","isbn4":"B07YDYXH6F","language":["English"],"number_of_pages":272,"book_reviews":""},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/fibrocanada.ca\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/community-books\/22260","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/fibrocanada.ca\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/community-books"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/fibrocanada.ca\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/community-books"}],"acf:term":[{"embeddable":true,"taxonomy":"layout_tag","href":"https:\/\/fibrocanada.ca\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/layout_tag\/264"},{"embeddable":true,"taxonomy":"layout_tag","href":"https:\/\/fibrocanada.ca\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/layout_tag\/263"},{"embeddable":true,"taxonomy":"layout_tag","href":"https:\/\/fibrocanada.ca\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/layout_tag\/259"},{"embeddable":true,"taxonomy":"layout_tag","href":"https:\/\/fibrocanada.ca\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/layout_tag\/251"},{"embeddable":true,"taxonomy":"layout_tag","href":"https:\/\/fibrocanada.ca\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/layout_tag\/269"},{"embeddable":true,"taxonomy":"layout_tag","href":"https:\/\/fibrocanada.ca\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/layout_tag\/240"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/fibrocanada.ca\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/1002"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/fibrocanada.ca\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=22260"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}