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Understanding Fibromyalgia: A Guide for Family and Friends Betty Dotterer and Paul Davidson, M.D. HealthRoad Productions, Stateline, NV, 60 pages, 1996, $9.95. ISBN: 0-9653493-0-6

Do you have fibromyalgia?

Do you have a spouse, family member or friend who has been diagnosed with fibromyalgia?

If so, you are probably aware that the illness affects more than just the patient. Knowledge and understanding are the first lines of defense in coping with this illness.

Understanding Fibromyalgia: A Guide for Family and Friends is co-authored by two authorities in the field. Betty Dotterer is the leader of a popular support group for those with fibromyalgia and chronic arthritis pain. Dr. Paul Davidson is a rheumatologist specializing in fibromyalgia, is the author of Chronic Muscle Pain Syndrome, and the Medical Director of the Fibromyalgia Clinic at Kentfield Rehabilitation Hospital in Kentfield, California.

This unique and easy to understand guide was specifically written to provide family and friends of those with fibromyalgia with the knowledge and confidence need to offer support that is both helpful and appreciated

What you will learn:

• What fibromyalgia is all about
• The world of fibromyalgia - fears, frustrations and friends
• How fibromyalgia impacts on relationships
• The important elements of support
• Communciations, coping strategies and assessing special situations
• Practical advice on what support you can and cannot offer

Order your copy of Understanding Fibromyalgia - this guide will help you feel more comfortable with your knowledge of fibromyalgia. The more you know about this illness, the more supportive and confident you will become.

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