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Title: When Muscle Pain Won't Go Away: The Relief Handbook for Fibromyaliga and Chronic Muscle Pain by Gayle Backstrom, Bernard R. Rubin, Bernard, MD Rubin ISBN: 0-87833-998-1 Publisher: Taylor Pub Pub. Date: August, 1998 Format: Paperback Volumes: 1 List Price(USD): $12.95 |
Average Customer Rating: 4.67 (6 reviews)
Rating: 4
Summary: Pretty helpful
Comment: This book is helpful for people with chronic pain and especially for those with fibromyalgia. Gayle Backstrom writes this book with the idea that all parts of our body are connected (mind/body/spirit), therefore she gives helpful suggestions that include all areas.
Fair warning though, this book is a bit on the technical side. So, if you have 'fibro fog' it may be hard to get through and/or understand sections. I recommend reading it on days when you are clearer. Or, do what I did - have someone else read the section and then explain it to you. I had to do this with the research portion of the book.
Subjects covered in this book include, symptoms, latest research, physical treatment, cognitive therapy and support systems.
There are also many appendixes such as: a list of arthritis chapters, a list of resources, surfing the web and a list of fibromyalgia researchers.
I found this book to be helpful, though it wasn't one of my favorite fibromyalgia books. For my favorite ones you can check out my 'about you' area and look at the ones I have reviewed and my self-help book listmania list.
I read this book for more help dealing with fibromyalgia, but I found that I was giving my mom advice from the book,since she suffers from chronic pain in her back/neck, hips and wrist/thumb.
Rating: 5
Summary: YOUR NEW BEST FRIEND
Comment: I read this book a few yrs. after being diagnosed with fibromyalgia. I cannot begin to describe the sense of relief and companionship this book brought to me. When friends, loved ones, & acquaintances are "diagnosed", This is the first "therapy" I recommend and/or purchase for them as a gift. It gives the reader a sense that she/he is not alone. The authors have a way of "validating" the person suffering, and helps the others in their lives understand and offer compassion. I have lived with fibromyalgia, and several other autoimmune disorders for 7+ yrs now. I still consider this book the best first step in treatment! Well worth the investment and time. The only thing I disagree with in the edition I still own, is that the use of narcotic pain medications is highly admonished...so often, and to a degree that can make the reader/sufferer that must rely on such medications to function feel guilty. Since fibromyalgia is so often accompanied by other rheumatic-like conditions, I would never want ANYONE to add GUILT to their endless list of problems and symptoms. There is a place for narcotics in the treatment of fibromyalgia. Many people (myself included) are unable to take NSAIDS, and the only other medicinal alternative is maintenance narcotics.(In addition to antidepressents, muscle relaxants, etc.) Research is finding that within the FM population, NSAIDS (non steroidal anti-inflamatories) are not well tolerated by the FM patient. This is one of the best FM companions available!
Rating: 4
Summary: A good resource book for Fibromyalgia.
Comment: Defintely worth reading. A good reference book for those diagnosed with Fibromyalgia or those wishing to have a better understanding of FMS. I found the personal account of the author's experience very true to life. (I have Fibromyalgia.) This is real life, and those looking for a miracle storybook ending won't find it here. This book deals addresses the fact that Fibromyalgia is real and won't just go away, however it also deals with the many aspects of how people can deal with Fibromyalgia.
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