Includes appendix, bibliography and index.

Contents: Part I: Coming to terms: Fibromyalgia syndrome: What it is and isn't -- The Myofascia -- Myofascial trigger points -- Chronic myofascial pain syndrome -- FMS/MPS: The "Double whammy" -- Coexisting conditions -- Perpetuating factors -- Part II: Common symptoms and why they occur: Questions and answers about common symptoms -- Part III: Internal affairs: Chronic pain states: A different animal -- Sleep -- Irritable bowel syndrome -- Flare -- Pregnancy -- Part IV: Mind over matters: The body-mind connection -- Taking control -- Coping day to day -- Keeping a journal -- Fibrofog and other absurdities -- Positive change -- Part V: Healing tools: Meditation and mindfulness -- Fibromyalgia/Myofascial pain syndrome medications -- Enhancing your medications -- Guaifenesin -- Nutrition: Keep it natural -- Bodywork: Helping your body work -- Bodyworkers -- Bodywork you do yourself -- Alternatives: Other cultures, other ways -- Part VI: Life issues: Advocating for yourself -- The home front -- Building your support structure -- Past issues -- The workplace -- Disability: There oughtta be a law -- Travel -- Children with FMS or FMS/Mps comples -- Finding your primary care physician.