Introduction 1 Part I: The What, When, and Why of Fibromyalgia 7 Chapter 1: Yes, Fibromyalgia Is Real 9 Chapter 2: Recognizing Key Symptoms of Fibromyalgia 21 Chapter 3: Understanding Possible Causes of Fibromyalgia 37 Chapter 4: Understanding Fibromyalgia Pain 57 Part II: Finding Out Whether You Have Fibromyalgia 67 Chapter 5: Who Gets Picked to Have Fibromyalgia? 69 Chapter 6: Identifying Diseases Often Confused with Fibromyalgia 75 Chapter 7: Working with a Good Fibromyalgia Doc: You Need a True Believer 93 Chapter 8: Getting Physical: Your Initial Exam and Diagnosis 105 Part III: Looking At All Your Treatment Options 119 Chapter 9: Medicating the Problem: Over-the-Counter Drugs May Help 121 Chapter 10: Prescribing Health with Medications 131 Chapter 11: Using Hands-On Therapies 147 Chapter 12: Considering Alternative Remedies and Treatments 161 Part IV: Modifying Your Lifestyle: Small Changes, Big Results 175 Chapter 13: Depressurizing Yourself: Controlling the Stress-Eyed Monster 177 Chapter 14: Sweet Dreams! Combating Sleep Disorders 189 Chapter 15: Exercising, Losing Weight, and Avoiding Trigger Foods and Drinks 203 Chapter 16: Coping with Emotions: Your Own 217 Part V: Managing Fibromyalgia at Work and at Home 227 Chapter 17: Working with Fibromyalgia -- Or Going on Disability 229 Chapter 18: Helping Loved Ones Deal with Your Fibromyalgia 243 Chapter 19: Helping Someone You Care About Who's Hurting 257 Chapter 20: Parenting a Child or Adolescent with Fibromyalgia 267 Part VI: The Part of Tens 279 Chapter 21: Ten Alternative Remedies That Help People with Fibromyalgia 281 Chapter 22: Ten Mistakes to Avoid When You Have Fibromyalgia 287 Chapter 23: Ten Ways to Beat the Effects of Brain Fog 293 Chapter 24: Ten Myths about Fibromyalgia 297 Part VII: Appendixes 301 Appendix A: Glossary 303 Appendix B: Fibromyalgia Medications 307 Appendix C: Resources and Support 315 Index 321.