Trade Paperback
288 Pages, 8.5 x 11 x 0.69 in
October 23, 1998
New Harbinger Publications
1572241217
9781572241213
From Our Editors
Get the support you need to cope with fibromyalgia and myofascial
pain syndrome from a specialist in this field. The
Fibromyalgia Advocate is a complete guide to dealing
with an often-difficult medical establishment to get fibromyalgia
and myofascial pain treatment. In four sections, Managing Your
Health Care Team, Fighting for Your Rights, Dealing With Your World
and Ammunition, Devin J. Starlanyl provides
up-to-date advice. This guide is a helpful map for identifying
sources of help, maximizing visits to professional caretakers and
educating friends and family about these conditions.
From the Publisher
The welcome successor to "Fibromyalgia and Chronic Myofascial Pain Syndrome," this book offers readers a wealth of practical suggestions for dealing with an often skeptical medical establishment and getting the help and support they need. In four parts (Managing Your Health Care Team, Fighting for Your Rights, Dealing with Your World, Ammunition), Dr. Devin Starlanyl shows patients how to identify sources of help and assemble a functional healthcare team; explains how to maximize visits to professional caretakers; offers advice on dealing with the legal aspects of the healthcare system; and finds the best approaches to educate family and friends about the condition and enlist their help and support.
About the Author
New Harbinger authors are experts in their fields.