Fibromyalgia Relief: The Sam-E Solution Including a Comprehensive Guide to Other Drug Free Self Care Remedies

by Egbebike, Joseph K.

• ISBN13: 9780963984128
• ISBN10: 0963984128
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2000-08-01
• Publisher: Pts Pub Co

Summary

At last, here is a book that delivers real reasons for hope to the millions of Americans who suffer from the pain, fatigue, depression and sleeplessness that are part of the debilitating Fibromyalgia syndrome (FMS)! In Fibromyalgia Relief, The SAM-e Solution, you'll discover a comprehensive self-care program designed by a physical therapist who has helped many Fibromyalgia sufferers. His program features SAM-e (pronounced Sammy), an important and exciting new supplement only recently available in the US. This natural substance has been used in Europe for decades with excellent results. To this, Dr. Joseph K. Egbebike adds the essential self-care remedies and lifestyle changes he has identified over the years that work in combination with SAM-e to bring true progress in healing. Book jacket.

Table of Contents

List of Illustrations	ix
Author's Biography	xi
Introduction	xiii
Part 1: Overview of Fibromyalgia Syndrome
Understanding Fibromyalgla Syndrome (FMS)	3	(4)
Common Symptoms and Associated Conditions	7	(10)
How Is Fibromyalgia Syndrome Diagnosed?	17	(3)
What Causes Fibromyalgla Syndrome?	20	(4)
Conventional Pharmacological Treatment of Fibromyalgia	24	(7)
Part 2: Re-evaluating Your Medictions
Your Medications May Be Doing You More Harm Than Good	31	(3)
Adverse Effects and Withdrawal Symptoms Associated with Drugs Used to Treat Fibromyalgia Syndrome	34	(9)
Part 3: SAM-e to the Rescue
What Is SAM-e?	43	(3)
How Does SAM-e Work?	46	(4)
How Does SAM-e Relieve Fibromyalgia Symptoms?	50	(12)
Other Uses of SAM-e	62	(4)
How to Take SAM-e for Fibromyalgia	66	(4)
Ideas about How to Safely Come Off Your Addictive Medications	70	(7)
Part 4: Other Dru-Free Fibromyalgia Relief and Self care Strategies
How to Manage Stress and Muscle Tension	77	(14)
Fibromyalgia Exercise and Fitness Program	91	(30)
Fast Solutions for Muscle Soreness, Headaches and Sleep Problems	121	(6)
Nutritional Healing	127	(18)
Part 5: Fibromyalgia Disability issues: and Conclusions
Fibromyalgia Disability Issues: How to File Claims Successfully	145	(11)
Summary, Conclusions and Frequently Asked Questions about SAM-e and Fibromyalgia	156	(7)
Resources for Help with Fibromyalgia	163	(2)
Notes, Recommended Reading and Websites	165	(6)
Glossary	171	(8)
Index	179