The causes of Fibromyalgia as yet are unknown, some studies point towards a genetic condition, whilst others suggest stress as being a causative factor.
Regardless of what the medical community identify as being the causes, the condition leaves sufferers feeling depressed, irritable and frustrated due to the lack of physical signs, making it difficult for others to understand the cause of their pain.
“Living With Fibromyalgia, The Complete Guide to Prevention and Treatment” by Anton Weeding, provides an essential guide for both sufferers and those wishing to obtain more information on the condition. Members of his family have suffered from this debilitating condition and he hopes to help readers and their families.
He says ” Maintaining a positive attitude, being patient and following the medical and exercise regimens can be very difficult because of the fatigue and pain”
This book offers vital guidance and support.
Owing to his personal experiences, he is able to give a more detailed overview of the condition and not use medical terminology, which in some books adds to the frustration of the reader. He sets out in plain english:
Causes
Types
Signs and Symptoms
Risk Factors
Who gets Fibromyalgia
Fibromyalgia in Children
Upto Date Research
Myths and Facts surrounding Fibromyalgia
The book also covers why more women suffer from Fibromyalgia then men, also how it effects pregnancy and menopause.
Areas in which the medical community are not fully aware of, for instance, Fibromyalgia is commonly wrongly diagnosed as Arthritis. Although the treatment may give sufferers short term relief, it does not eliminate the condition long term.
Conditions with similar symptoms are explored and tips on how to eliminate those conditions.
Some readers will benefit from the self diagnosis content, along with advice on who and when to seek help.
Alternative treatments are covered, natural remedies to acupuncture, along with dietary therapy for Fibromyalgia.
My favourite tip from the guide, laughter, it reliefs tension. So simple, yet such a powerful therapy, it is so easy to withdraw into a shell and brood about the effects of the condition.
Although the book does not offer a cure, it provides invaluable advice on dealing with the symptoms, following the tips will go a long way to reducing the effects of Fibromyalgia.
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