Fibromyalgia

by Don L. Goldenberg

Book Overview

Fibromyalgia is indicated by a group of symptoms including chronic generalized muscle pain, fatigue, sleep disturbances, headaches, and irritable bowel. This book separates fact from fiction, and... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 039952780X
• ISBN13: 9780399527807
• Release Date: June 2002
• Publisher: Perigee Books
• Length: 256 Pages
• Weight: 0.52 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 5.3" x 8.0"
• Age Range: 18 years and up
• Grade Range: Grade 12 and higher

Customer Reviews

Excellent Primer on Fibromyalgia - Highly Recommended!

This book has become my primer on this still somewhat misunderstood invisible ailment. Dr. Goldenberg, an internationally respected leading expert offers no "magic bullet." There simply isn't one. What he does offer is understanding of the many ways in which fibromyalgia can present in each individual through case overviews gleaned from his vast experience in diagnosing and treating this condition, and what one can do to help oneself. He is candid, realistic and helpful.Each chapter ends with a list of things that are untrue and those that are true, based upon the topic covered in that chapter. There are many "Aha!" moments in the book where there is an opportunity to recognize in someone else what is familiar to the reader who has fibromyalgia. It would also be helpful to family members and friends who might want/need a better understanding of fibromyalgia. I highly recommend this book.

Very good information, I have this illness,great book!

I wrote the book -beyond the dark cloud,road to recovery from chronic fatigue and immune dysfunction.I know how much work it takes to write a book,I do feel that DR. Goldenberg,went beyond just writing this book, he also feels for any one who has this devastating illnes and really wants to help others.By reading this fine book,I did feel I know DR. Goldenberg,because he also puts his heart into it.Thank you DR. Goldenberg for writing this wonderful book.Thea Schlosser,author,founder of chronic fatigue,and immune dysfunction media awarness,board member of the anty aging network,staffwriter for the ,international councel for freedom of health.

A "must read" resource on Fibromyalgia

Fibromyalgia, the most recent book by the author Dr. Don Goldenberg, an internationally renowned medical expert and researcher in the field, is an absolute "must read" for patient, families, and friends of people with fibromyalgia. Equally important, it is a valuable resource for physicians who work in this field as well as family doctors, primary care physicians and specialists who will all be educated by this sophisticated guide to understanding, and caring for people with fibromyalgia. I found it balanced, well referenced, personally touching, informative, and realistically hopeful. Dr. Goldenberg's sections on "Myths and Truths" at the end of each chapter highlight the most important information in a succinct and relevant format. The clinical vignettes allow the reader, patient and physician to gain insight into the many manifestations of fibromyalgia and related syndromes. Overall, I would give the book the highest rating of ***** (5 stars).

Insightful Advise

Dr. Goldenberg uses personal experience and patient case studies to illuminate the path to integrating chronic disease into a full and productive life. This book allows the layman to come to a deeper understanding of the whole mind/body concept of illness, pain and depression. It is very upbeat and sincere account of a life spent helping others and himself. Dr. Goldberg has just the right balance of expertise and compassion. An easy and enjoyable read with lots of helpful information and resources.