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A clear, compassionate guide to understanding and managing life with fibromyalgia. Fibromyalgia is real. It's complex. And for millions, it's deeply personal. Whether you're newly diagnosed or have been living with the condition for years, Fibromyalgia and You offers a practical and empathetic roadmap for navigating the challenges - and possibilities - of this often misunderstood illness. Drawing from the latest research and grounded in lived experience, this comprehensive guide explores every facet of fibromyalgia. Learn how to understand your symptoms, work with your healthcare team, and create a personal care plan that addresses your unique needs. Discover lifestyle strategies, from gentle exercise and gut-friendly nutrition to mental health support and pacing techniques that help prevent painful flares. Beyond symptom management, Fibromyalgia and You speaks to the emotional and social realities of chronic illness. It offers guidance on difficult topics like grief and identity loss, maintaining intimacy and relationships, navigating work and finances, and fostering connection through support networks and communities. You'll also find special sections on: - Flare management and crisis planning - Travel tips and strategies for staying well away from home - Caregiver perspectives and how to ask for help without guilt - Myths, facts, and surprising insights about fibromyalgia today Empowering, informative, and filled with actionable advice, Fibromyalgia and You is more than a manual - it's a companion for every step of the journey. Whether you're seeking answers, strategies, or simply reassurance that you are not alone, this book offers clarity and hope for living fully with fibromyalgia.

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Russell Richardson lives in Binghamton, NY, with his wife and sons. In addition to running a freelance digital design business and RxDx Productions, he serves as the site manager and lead editor of Posting and Toasting, a New York Knicks fan community. Russell continues to write and illustrate, with many publishing credits across multiple categories, including several children's books whose profits support children with cancer.

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