Introduction 1 Part 1: The What, When, and Why of Fibromyalgia 5 Chapter 1: Fibromyalgia Is Real 7 Chapter 2: Recognizing Key Fibromyalgia Symptoms 19 Chapter 3: Learning Possible Causes of FMS 35 Chapter 4: Understanding FMS Pain 53 Part 2: Finding Out if You Have Fibromyalgia 65 Chapter 5: Who Gets Picked to Have Fibromyalgia? 67 Chapter 6: Identifying Diseases Often Confused with FMS 73 Chapter 7: Working with a Good Fibromyalgia Doc: You Need a True Believer 91 Chapter 8: Getting Physical: Your Initial Exam and Diagnosis 103 Part 3: Looking At All Your Treatment Options 117 Chapter 9: Medicating the Problem: Over-the-Counter Drugs 119 Chapter 10: Prescribing Health with Medications 125 Chapter 11: Using Hands-On Therapies 145 Chapter 12: Considering Alternative Remedies and Treatments 159 Part 4: Modifying Your Lifestyle: Small Changes, Big Results 169 Chapter 13: Depressurizing Yourself: Controlling the Stress-Eyed Monster 171 Chapter 14: Sweet Dreams! Resolving Sleep Issues 181 Chapter 15: Exercising, Losing Weight, and Avoiding Problem Foods 197 Chapter 16: Coping with Emotions: Your Own 213 Part 5: Managing Fibromyalgia at Work and at Home 223 Chapter 17: Working with Fibromyalgia -- Or Going on Disability 225 Chapter 18: Helping Loved Ones with Your Fibromyalgia 239 Chapter 19: Helping Someone You Care for Who's Hurting 249 Chapter 20: Parenting a Child or Teen with Fibromyalgia 257 Part 6: The Part of Tens 271 Chapter 21: Ten Alternative Remedies That Help People with Fibromyalgia 273 Chapter 22: Ten Mistakes to Avoid with Fibromyalgia 279 Chapter 23: Ten Ways to Beat Brain Fog 285 Chapter 24: Ten Fibromyalgia Myths 289 Part 7: Appendixes 293 Appendix A: Glossary 295 Appendix B: Fibromyalgia Medications 299 Appendix C: Resources and Support 305 Index 309.