I have had FM for many years now and have read so many books on FM. This book is absolutely incredible! I have learned so much! It talks about everything. I thought I knew all there was to know about FM, But I was wrong. If you have FM---Buy this book! It is written by a Dr. who has FM and specializes in FM. You will learn more than you could ever imagined. I give most of my books away after I read them. Not this one. This is a keeper!

This book is very helpful in understanding fybromyalgia. It explains pretty much everything on what you are experianceing and what to maybe expect. It also helps with understanding what to do on trying to ease the pain and try to live a more pain free life. Talks about medicines and excersize that can help. The book is not too short, not to long, its perfect. Its my little carry along info book. Great book. I have already recommended it to my mother and a few friends. Well worth every penny. :) Maria K

After exhausting my resources at the local library about fibromyalgia, I decided I wanted a reference book of my own. With limited funds I could only buy one book. I decided to buy Fibromyalgia: The Complete Guide From Medical Experts and Patients based on the reviews. I'm glad I chose this book. Even after spending hours on the internet I find this book actually adds to my knowledge of this awful illness. I was afraid that anything I bought would be out of date since research on fibro is growing at such a fast pace lately. But this book, for me, is a treasure of information. Especially after reading about the kind of care the author and others (after reading their personal stories) are receiving I've decided to make a concerted effort to find the right care giver for me. I'm very thankful to the author and all the other experts who banded together to create this book.

OK, I'm going to be a jerk about the product description. I know this is supposed to be about the product, but this kind of thing is what continues to screw up the diagnosis of fibromyalgia when chronic myofascial pain syndrome should be diagnosed. Since I am going into the field of chronic soft tissue pain, I feel obligated to correct this statement.

Fibromyalgia is DEFINITELY NOT A MUSCULOSKELETAL DISORDER, as it clearly states in Devyn Starlanyl's exceptional book, Fibromyalgia and Chronic Myofascial Pain: A Survival Manual.

That being said, I am definitely going to order this book as I believe it will be very high quality and since there are no definitive medical textbooks that I have found that deal with fibromyalgia in any great detail.

I have firbomyalgia and I can't get enough information about this diblitating condition. It has interfered in my life in every aspect. The more information I can get the better I understand what is going on. This book was a good read. It goes into my library.

I sent this back because it did not have tools to make my life better. It just had other persons experiences.

The book had alot of useful information and for once there was actually a section on men having fibro.

Anyone with fibro will find this book invaluable. It took me perhaps 2 weeks to read this book. I found out more in 2 weeks than I would have in years of consulting different doctors and exploring different types of pharmaceutical and alternative treatments. I highly recommend it.

I have read many books on Fibromyalgia and none of them really provided any useful information. They ranged from too much medical jargon to too many depressing stories about patients who were confined to a wheelchair with no hope of getting any better.

After reading the first few chapters of this book, I knew it was different. I love that each chapter is written by a different author, a doctor or specialist in whatever area is being discussed. This really gives the book a different feel from any others. I have learned so much already (and I'm not even through it) that will make a huge difference in my life. For example, in my continued effort to find help in handling the pain and challenges associated with Fibro, I have gone from one rheumatologist and neurologist to another with little benefit. Now I know that I am approaching it all wrong and which doctors and specialists would be more beneficial to my healing. I also appreciate the personal accounts of real people with the disease that are interspersed throughout this book. They are not the depressing tales of people with no hope to get better who have poor outlooks on life. Instead they are about people who have the real struggles, feel the same pain and trials that all of us who suffer do, but reflect on them in positive ways and on what has helped and hindered their progress. I realize that this disease may never be "cured" per say, but with the help of a book like this, I know that all of those out there suffering can find real hope and help which is, after all, the most important thing to all of us.

This is is an excellent source of information on Fibromyalgia. It's the best I've seen so far.

I'm only halfway through, but so far, this book is an incredible resource. I've only had fibro for two years, but as a health care professional and patient, this book has helped me to understand my condition better and has helped me to explain it to others better. I work in a position where I teach patients all day, and I have found resources in this book that has allowed me to explain to fibro patients why they feel the way they do. I would reccommend this book to anyone with fibro. But I do feel that some of the language is geared toward the medical community or someone who is familiar with medical jargon.

This book is helpful for someone that is new to Fibromyalgia. The section dealing with anger is excellent. In my opinion, the book does not go far enough in other areas regarding treatment or other options.

Excellent, Helpful, Practical, Thorough, Easy to Understand and Apply. Great balance of medical and experiential information. Best book yet on Fibromyalgia!!!!Fibromyalgia: The Complete Guide From Medical Experts and Patients

"Sharon Ostalecki has done an admirable job of compiling an edited volume that includes different voices and perspectives - from inspirational personal stories to sound advice from a wide array of healthcare professionals. Dr. Ostalecki, whose personal expertise is in the area of nutrition, reminds us that successful treatment of fibromyalgia comes from taking a multi-disciplinary approach. Topics in The Complete Guide to Fibromyalgia include foundational information on fibromyalgia itself, associated conditions, theories of pain mechanisms, treatment strategies, as well as down-to-earth suggestions on improving how you feel. This book is steeped in both information and hope. Given the variety of contributors' backgrounds and styles, I feel confident that this readable book will offer something valuable to everyone!"

Deborah Barrett, Ph.D.
Clinical Assistant Professor
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill