The FibroManual

Synopsis

The most up-to-date, comprehensive treatment guide to fibromyalgia, by a renowned physician who herself has the condition. Find support and advice on fibromyalgia, pain management, chronic fatigue syndrome, musculoskeletal diseases, and more from leading fibromyalgia specialist, Ginevra Liptan.If you suffer from fibromyalgia and are struggling to get help from your doctor, you’re far from alone. Ten million Americans experience the widespread muscle pain, profound fatigue, and fuzzy brain (“fibrofog”) that have long frustrated both patients and doctors. In this unique resource, Ginevra Liptan, M.D., shares a cutting-edge new approach that goes far beyond mainstream medical knowledge to produce dramatic symptom improvement.Dr. Liptan’s program incorporates clinically proven therapies from both alternative and conventional medicine, along with the latest research on experimental options like medical marijuana. Since many health care providers have limited fibromyalgia expertise, The FibroManual includes a thoroughly sourced “health care provider guide” that enables readers to help their doctors help them.Alleviate fibromyalgia symptoms in four simple steps (Rest, Repair, Rebalance, and Reduce) and you willrestore deep, restful sleepachieve long-lasting pain reliefoptimize hormone and energy balancereduce fatigueThis accessible and empowering resource provides essential information about understanding and treating fibromyalgia from a physician who, as both patient and provider, understands the illness from the inside.This audiobook is skillfully read by Barrie Kreinik, and was produced and published by Echo Point Books & Media, an independent bookseller in Brattleboro, Vermont. Audio engineering by Allie McSwain.