Download or read book Complete Idiot's Guide to Fibromyalgia written by Lynne Matallana and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2009-01-06 with total page 388 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Cutting through the history and medical jargon found in more exhaustive and incomprehensible reference books, this guide focuses on the most important things readers need to know in order to effectively understand and manage fibromyalgia, especially important now, with 22 new fibromyalgia-fighting drugs on the market. This new edition teaches readers how to- Communicate better with doctors and healthcare providers Evaluate pain medications and non-medical therapies Develop exercise and diet regimens Identify and treat symptoms