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From Fatigued to Fantastic
Many thyroid patients also suffer from symptoms of chronic fatigue immune dsyfunction syndrome -- CFIDS or CFS -- and fibromyalgia. Some practitioners even believe that these conditions are just symptoms of underlying thyroid dysfunctions. If you have fatigue, sleep disturbances, and pain in your trigger point areas, these are the books to investigate.
1) From Fatigued to Fantastic
Jacob Teitelbaum MD's book is considered one of the definitive books on dealing with chronic fatigue and fibromyalgia, with a comprehensive prescription, nutritional and lifestyle approach to dealing with these complicated conditions.
2) What Your Doctor May Not Tell You About Fibromyalgia
Dr. Paul St. Amand describes an innovative, reportedly highly effective treatment using guaifenesin, a common ingredient in cough medicine. This is part of the author’s program that claims to prevent and treat fibromyalgia. He claims that symptoms were reversed in 80% of his patients.
3) Fibromyalgia and Chronic Myofascial Pain Syndrome
This book is by Devin J. Starlanyl, a physician who not only specializes in research and treatment of these conditions but has them both himself, and Mary Ellen Copeland, a writer and
patient. The book covers medications, bodywork, lifestyle and support, and a variety of resources.
