Includes index.

Machine derived contents note: Introduction. -- Part I: Fibromyalgia Is the Real Deal: What It Is and Is Not. -- Chapter 1: Yes, Fibromyalgia Is Real. -- Chapter 2: Recognizing Key Symptoms of Fibromyalgia. -- Chapter 3: Understanding Possible Causes of Fibromyalgia. -- Chapter 4: Understanding Fibromyalgia Pain. -- Part II: Finding Out If You Have Fibromyalgia. -- Chapter 5: Who Gets Picked to Have Fibromyalgia? -- Chapter 6: Identifying Diseases Often Confused with Fibromyalgia. -- Chapter 7: Working with a Good Fibromyalgia Doc: You Need a True Believer. -- Chapter 8: Getting Physical: Your Initial Exam and Diagnosis. -- Part III: Getting to Wellness: How Fibromyalgia is Treated. -- Chapter 9: Medicating the Problem:Over-the-Counter Drugs May Help. -- Chapter 10: Prescribing Health with Medications. -- Chapter 11: Using Hands-On Therapies. -- Chapter 12: Considering Alternative Remedies and Treatments. -- Part IV: Lifestyle Changes: What You Can Do on Your Own. -- Chapter 13: Depressurizing Yourself: Controlling the Stress-Eyed Monster. -- Chapter 14: Sweet Dreams! Combating Sleep Disorders. -- Chapter 15: Exercising, Losing Weight, and Avoiding Trigger Foods/Drinks. -- Chapter 16: Coping with Emotions: Your Own. -- Part V: Living and Working with Fibromyalgia. -- Chapter 17: Working with Fibromyalgia -- Or Going on Disability. -- Chapter 18: Helping Loved Ones Deal with Your Fibromyalgia. -- Chapter 19: Helping Someone You Care About Who's Hurting. -- Chapter 20: Parenting a Child with Fibromyalgia. -- Part VI: The Part of Tens. -- Chapter 21: Ten Ways to Explain Fibromyalgia to Everyone (Even Your Doctor!). -- Chapter 22: Ten Must-Dos for Everyone with Fibromyalgia. -- Chapter 23: Ten Ways to Beat the Effects of Brain Fog. -- Chapter 24: Ten Myths about Fibromyalgia. -- Part VII: Appendixes. -- Appendix A: Glossary. -- Appendix B: Fibromyalgia Medications. -- Appendix C: Resources and Support. -- Index.

This easy-to-use guide will help identify fibromyalgia symptoms, find the right doctor, and develop a plan of care.