The Fibromyalgia Solution: A Breakthrough Approach to Heal Your Body and Take Back Your Life

by David Dryland, Lorie List

Fibromyalgia is a common and chronic medical disorder characterized by widespread pain and often coupled with other symptoms such as fatigue, disturbed sleep, chronic headaches, and other ailments. Recent research shows that the disorder is directly related to decreased levels of the neurotransmitter dopamine.

The solution, renowned rheumatologist Dr. David Dryland argues, is to regulate levels of dopamine in the body through an "off-label protocol" using the FDA-approved medications Mirapex and Requip, which help mute pain signals traveling from the body to the brain. This vital and necessary book will also show readers how - develop a protocol to successfully treat fibromyalgia -- identify what causes the disease and its debilitating flare-ups -- determine which symptoms can be attributed to fibromyalgia and which cannot -- use non-drug treatments for relieving the painful symptoms of the disease -- and more.

Genres: Health

368 pages, Paperback

First published May 29, 2007

Reviews

[Kathie Boselowitz · Rating 3 out of 5]

I was diagnosed at 28, and am now quite close to fifty. I feel like this book has some good information, but in truth, I've just kind of gotten through each day because home schooling my four daughters was/I a true and all encompassing joy. Yet still I find it validating to read that truly what's physically am feeling is not in my head, as some would think, and many, many have said. Though I've not read a plethora of information n FM, I do feel as though was a good book to start with, for me. Certainly an easy read.

[Peggy · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is an awesome book. Whether or not you have FM you can learn a lot for managing stress (the fight or flight response). If you have FM, it's a lifesaver. I learned so much more about FM, even though I already knew alot, I was amazed at how much more there is to it. It's an easy read book for a medical book.

[Katherine Martin · Rating 5 out of 5]

For a detailed medical book, it was incredibly well written and interesting. After hearing repeatedly that there was no hope for a cure, I found this book to be refreshing. It had very sound research and made a lot of sense. I have already made a few changes and have enjoyed positive results. Hoping that this continues!

[Deedra · Rating 1 out of 5]

very dissapointing read.no new info,no real solution!