fibromyalgia

How to Find a Doctor Who Specializes in Fibromyalgia

Posted on January 11, 2011

Fibromyalgia is a painful, exhausting, and often misdiagnosed disease that affects up to 12 million Americans (90 percent of them women). But finding a doctor who knows how to treat this disease isn’t always easy. Here are the 10 most important questions to ask when you’re searching for a health care provider to help. From The 10 Best Questions for Living with Fibromyalgia by Dede Bonner, Ph.D.

10 Tips on Treating Your Fibromyalgia

Posted on November 4, 2010

Fibromyalgia is painful, exhausting, and afflicts up to 12 million Americans — 90 percent of them women. New drugs carry claims they can beat this disease, but will they work for you? Here are the 10 questions to ask your doctor about fibromyalgia treatment, from The 10 Best Questions for Living with Fibromyalgia: The Script You Need to Take Control of Your Health by Dede Bonner, Ph.D.

How to Talk About Your Fibromyalgia Diagnosis With Those You Love

Posted on February 9, 2010

Fibromyalgia affects up to 12 million Americans, but if you’re one of those who suffer, it is often difficult to explain the painful, exhausting symptoms to your loved ones. Here are 10 questions to ask yourself — and your partner — to keep your marriage strong, even in the face of a tough diagnosis. From The 10 Best Questions for Living with Fibromyalgia by Dede Bonner, Ph.D.