Books

Dr. Liptan answers 7 tough questions on fibromyalgia pain: Why won’t my doctor prescribe opiates? What meds make fibro pain worse? How much pain is too much? Is there a place for opiates in fibro pain treatment? How do I know when I’ve done the right amount of exercise? Etc.

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Dr. Liptan visited the fibromyalgia group I co-lead, giving an overview of the pain cycle, ideas for treating each part of it, plus why fibromyalgia pain is hard to treat.

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I recently helped moderate Dr. Teitelbaum’s webinar with the Portland Fibromyalgia – ME/CFS Group about effective treatment protocols for fibromyalgia and CFS. This is a summary of his talk, including his SHINE protocol.

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I’ve done an extensive search for something to help me read and write comfortably while in bed or on the couch. This is my review of the BookBuddy – my favorite fibromyalgia helper.

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The May Hope & Healing newsletter features a book giveaway, a health assessment, a couple tasty options to help you get more water during the day, and some fibromyalgia facts, along with a recap of blog articles and upcoming events. Hope & Healing is sent out the third Tuesday of each month.

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As a Health Coach who specializes in helping women with fibromyalgia, I read a ton of info on fibromyalgia. “Figuring Out Fibromyalgia” is a must-read for anyone with fibromyalgia, or anyone who knows someone with fibro. It’s one of the best books out there for both the newly diagnosed and those more educated.

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Some underlying causes of fibromyalgia and chronic fatigue syndrome, testing options, my experiences, and cortisol chart comparisons from 2009 to 2011.

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