Don't let uncertainties about whether you have fibromyalgia syndrome (FMS) interfere with your ability to seek effective treatments for this commonly overlooked condition. If left untreated, these symptoms can easily destroy your quality of life.

Get Fibromyalgia Network's Diagnostic Kit for FMS, so that you can confidently push for the effective treatments you deserve. The Kit consists of two back issues that focus on diagnostic dilemmas, along with other valuable items to help you pin down your symptoms, including:

• Are All of Your Symptoms Caused by fibromyalgia? This in-depth article sifts through the conditions that may be causing your symptoms, as well as those that mimic fibromyalgia. Four physicians offer experienced input so that patients can know what they are dealing with, whether it is fibromyalgia or another condition.
• Prevention Medicine: Differential Diagnosis & Routine Testing. This companion article includes advice for patients and a comprehensive list of medical conditions that aggravate fibromyalgia. "If a symptom has worsened over six weeks, it’s time for action," says Carol Beals, M.D., of Lansing, MI. Medical help must be sought! Having more than one condition can be confusing, but this article helps sort out these troublesome situations.
• Testing and Second Medical Opinions. Offers advice on how to broach these sticky subjects in the doctor’s office.
• Diagnostic criteria for fibromyalgia, and its cousin, chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS), in easy-to-understand terms.
• Two brochures on fibromyalgia that describe common symptoms and treatments — one for you and one for your doctor.
• A list of fibromyalgia-knowledgeable physicians and support group leaders for your area—in case you need a new, experienced provider.
BONUS ARTICLE - Musculoskeletal Pain Generators: Osteoporosis and Osteoarthritis. Read about the diagnosis and treatments for these two common conditions that can be a source of "fuel" for your FMS pain.

Price: $ 9.00