Fibromyalgia For Dummies

Roland Staud (University of Florida, Gainesville, FL), Christine Adamec

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For Dummies
18 December 2025

Musculoskeletal medicine; Pain & pain management; Coping with illness

Discover the latest science on fibromyalgia and get proven, practical steps to recover your quality of life

Fibromyalgia For Dummies helps you understand the symptoms and causes of this challenging disease and guides you through steps you can take to reduce or eliminate your symptoms, decreasing your pain and fibro fog to manageable control. You’ll learn about and benefit from clear, easy-to-understand coverage of the newest and best medications, over-the-counter drugs, topical remedies, hands-on therapies, and alternative treatments. Learn about the pros and cons of medical marijuana and cannabinoids. You’ll also discover how to deal with people who can’t wait to tell you that your fibromyalgia symptoms aren’t “real.” (Even though they are.) Plus, receive proven tips for managing stress, exercising, and diet and lifestyle changes to reduce inflammation and improve your symptoms. This completely updated Dummies guide is your source of information on new research, the latest therapies (like low-dose naltrexone and portable transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation or TENS), and finding what treatments work best for you.

Find out what causes fibromyalgia and determine the best treatments for your specific situation Identify triggers, cope with sleep problems, reduce emotional distress, and alleviate pain Discover the four pillars of treatment: education, fitness, medication, and mental health treatment Learn about types of fibromyalgia pain, including central sensitization, neuroinflammation, small fiber neuropathy, and post-COVID pain

Fibromyalgia For Dummies is for anyone, of any age, who thinks they might be suffering from fibromyalgia—as well as loved ones who want to know more about this disease.

By: Roland Staud (University of Florida Gainesville FL), Christine Adamec
Imprint: For Dummies
Country of Publication: United States
Edition: 3rd edition
Dimensions: Height: 231mm, Width: 183mm, Spine: 23mm
Weight: 431g
ISBN: 9781394365319
ISBN 10: 1394365314
Pages: 336
Publication Date: 18 December 2025
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Roland Staud MD, FACP, is an internist and rheumatologist who focuses on chronic pain and fatigue. He is a Professor of Medicine in the Division of Rheumatology and Clinical Immunology at the University of Florida. Christine Adamec is a freelance medical writer who has written more than 40 self-help books, parenting books, and encyclopedias.