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It is a combination of compiled research found in
many places and the personal opinions on this
information by Mary Ann herself.  Along with the
story of her personal fight of nearly 10 yrs
suffering with and through Fibromyalgia.
FOREWORD
"Fibro-My-What?!" is the collaborative work of
Mary Ann Ringling, a long time Fibromyalgia
sufferer, and Sean Curtis, the man who learns
daily, new ways to both understand the disease
and live with Mary Ann and her on going pain.
Feature Selection:   "Fibro-My-What?!"  
“Fibro-My-What?!”, is written by an actual sufferer of this debilitating medical affliction. Though very common, (latest
known statistics say 3 out of 7 women, as well as a smaller percentage of males may be afflicted), Fibromyalgia is very
misunderstood, and is still unrecognized by many health care professionals.
There is virtually no conventional treatment, and or medication other than narcotic pain relief for many of the
incapacitating symptoms, which presents difficulties for both the sufferer, as well as the health care professional treating
the ailment. The unimaginable pain and suffering, as well as the ignorance that surrounds FMS, more often than not, can
drive the suffer to depression and quite often thoughts of, and even actually committing suicide.
                                                                            ~  Sean Curtis;   President; Bonzo Reagan Publishing
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Carrie in Texas wrote:

  Wow! Impressed AND
stressed. I think just from
what I have read, there
are going to be so many
others that have been
where you have been/are.  
   I hate pharmaceutical
companies and others
who rape the sick and
suffering by withholding
cures instead of treating
symptomatically.
 Great job!  Astonishing
that through the pain you
wrote a book. It is truly a
testament to your
strength.                          
 Is any of this sounding familiar?  I could seriously write an entire book filled with nothing but medical nightmare stories.  Instead, I
decided to turn this all into something positive.  If in writing this book, I can help even a handful of people who either suffer from
Fibromyalgia or know someone who does... Then I will feel I have been successful.
Through all my research and my own experience with this disease, I know that the worse part... Even worse than the pain is the
complete isolation & desperation that most people afflicted with Fibromyalgia feel.  We have all said at one time or another, “PEOPLE
JUST DON’T GET IT!”  Even those of us with Fibro, (when not in crisis), realize we can’t expect them too.  It sure would be nice if
they could understand, but realistically, how can they?  
 Well, guess what?  Those who care about us most, wish “we” fibromyalgia sufferers, could understand what it feels like from their
side too!  The love of my life, the man who knows the helplessness, of standing by, seeing me in pain, and knowing there is virtually
nothing he can do to ease my suffering, has helped me most in writing this book.  
 To start with, this whole thing was his idea!  Now from his help with editing, to the forward, to the quotes I have included all
through this book, I can say I could not have done it with out him.
 Because I know how devastating Fibromyalgia can be to all relationships, family & friends.  I felt it very important these people have
a voice too.  Because, as hose of you that suffer from this disorder know, “WE” are not easy to live with!  You will find I cover this
too, from Sean’s view of Fibromyalgia, to interviews with other friends and family members dealing with someone who has FMS.
 Though many in the medical & social services fields, remain skeptical on the whole subject, FIBROMYALGIA and its victims, do
have a voice now and are being heard in many communities.  I urge all Fibro-suffers & their loved ones, to arm themselves with as
much knowledge as they can about this disease!  We should all reach out to others afflicted.  The support offered and received is
some of the best medicine there is.
 Every case is different as this disease presents itself with so many varied symptoms, and each person affected, is in himself or
herself, different from any one else.  So I have not only written about the ways I have found relief from the pain and on-going
problems from Fibromyalgia, but other known treatments also.
 I have attempted to include some of everything I could find anywhere on the subject of Fibro & related disorders to make this book
as comprehensive as possible. Though fair warning given... Thanks to the research that is now going on, some the information in this
book could be out-dated in the very near future. I have included pages, of links and contacts.  You can now keep up-to-the minute
with any, and all new information, research & findings that are made public.  And there is a lot of it out there now.
 30 minutes passed... The pain was not easing, and it was insufferably hot in this tiny, box of a
room. I tried to focus on how nice and gentle the nurses had been.  
Neither of them had given me “The Look”, when I had said the word “Fibromyalgia”.  Could I be
lucky enough to have moved to a “ Fibro-Friendly” medical community, here in California?  I had
reason for hope!
 FINALLY!  The door opened, and an Asian man walked in. He was short and very thin. His hair so
neatly cut and combed it looked almost painted on. Man, he looked so young!
  “Mary Nelson, is it? I’m Dr. Chan.  What seems to be the problem?” he said, squinting through his
bi-focal specs at the nurse’s notes. No eye contact...
  “Well Dr. Chan, pain... Pain is the problem.  I moved here last week from Oklahoma & I haven’t
had time to find a Chiropractor that knows about Fibromyalgia and as you can see, I am in a full-
blown crisis.  I just need some pain management help until I can find the proper help here in
Tahoe.”  My voice, shaky, with staggered breaks through my words as the spasms came and went
in different places all through my body.  
 “I’m guessing it’s a combination of the packing, the stress of moving & flying here mixed with this
dang weather!” I said and tried to pass off a slight smile through my clenched teeth.
 Finally looking up from the chart, “And just where does it hurt?” he asked.  Sarcastic skepticism
was dripping from his words... I knew immediately, I was screwed!
  “Everywhere! But the worst pain is mostly from my head to my hips, and pins & needles in my left
arm and leg.”  I replied. I was desperate to keep the agonizing despair that was flooding my mind
from creeping into my voice.  Then it started...  For what seemed like an eternity, yet I’m sure was
no more than about 10 minutes, Dr. Chan berated me.  
  I had been here too many times in my 5 years of fighting this illness. Everything from “You can’t
be in pain, Fibromyalgia doesn't’t exist” to “I’d like you to get a mental evaluation”.  Test after
test, each one more painful than the last.  Drowning me in mixtures of pills that left me crying and
lost...ONCE, IN MY OWN KITCHEN! And yet, after all this, Dr. Chan had come up with a new
one... I will never forget that one specific sentence he spat at me during his quiet, controlled tirade.
  “You, Miss Nelson, should think about moving back to where you came from.  You will find that
your drug seeking behavior will not fly here. We here in California do not cater to Drug Addicts.”
 Through the tears of pain pouring from my eyes, I could see the snow outside was
quickly turning into a blizzard.  I noticed an elderly lady, sitting near the window.  She
was looking at me, concern written all over her kind face.  I suddenly realized what a
sight I must be.
 I had been hunched over with my head nearly laid on my left shoulder, rocking slowly,
for over an hour.  Had I succeeded in keeping my crying at least semi-quiet?  At least I
had the luxury of this soft wheel-chair seat, rather than those hard ER waiting room
chairs. The kindness of the triage nurse to find me this chair had left me hopeful.
After nearly 5 yrs since my diagnosis of Adult On-Set Scoliosis and Acute Chronic
Fibromyalgia Syndrome, I had reason to be more than a little skeptical of trying any new
Doctors or hospitals.
 In these past five years, life has taken me through three different States. And I can’t
even count how many Doctors & Chiropractors, and Emergency Rooms. Now, 1 week
after moving to South Lake Tahoe, I was in full fibro crisis.
 I had tried to read one of the magazines sitting next to me, hoping to occupy some part
of my mind that was not now, completely, absorbed in the constant waves of pain
wracking my body.  Even if I could have focused my tear torn eyes, the pain tremors
would really be obvious, and I figured I was embarrassed enough already!
 FINALLY!!!  I heard my name called.  I began to attempt to get up, but the nurse,
seeing my great difficulty, motioned for me to stay in the chair and came out to get me.  
The ER room she rolled me into looked especially small with me in this big chair taking
up the only open spot on the floor.  
 When the pain was this bad, it had always been very strange to me, how my mind
worked.  Before this 5 yr nightmare began, I had always been a very rational,  intelligent,
independent woman.  But these days, I literally had to fight, to keep from succumbing to
the “Depression” and other new, very unfamiliar feelings of ”Helplessness”
“Worthlessness” & the sudden irrational “Paranoia’s”.

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Ret in NJ, had this to
say about "Fibro-My-
What?!":

It is beautifully written.
Even though I am not
directly involved in the
subject matter I couldn't’
t stop reading and was
anxious to know more.  
Well done!
It’s horrifying to think
that someone in so
much pain could be
dismissed in such a way.
Writing this book is
such an incredibly
selfless thing to do, as I
know your main
intention is to
educate and ease the
fears and pain of other
Fibromyalgia sufferers.  
~                         
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The name alone should tell you, this is no "cookie cutter womans health"  newsletter! "Inspiring, entertaining,
interactive, diverse, fun", this is the description I am striving to attain. To this end, I am counting on "reader
critiquing and involvement" to assure quality and consistency.
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DISCLAIMER - SEP 2009
It is with sincere regret, that we can no longer  endorse
Dr. Paul Whitcomb, nor the "Fibromyalgia Relief
Center" at this time.  Due to the current investigation
into his treatment & practice by the California
Chiropractic Board the clinic has been closed. Though
we have dedicated a chapter in this book, and still
believe in Dr. Whitcomb's dedication & treatments, we
must ask that you disregard it as a result of the
pending investigation.
Please note that the rest of our book is still entirely
relevant to all sufferers, both the newly diagnosed &
long timers, not to mention those who live with the
Fibromyalgia victim.
"Steal This Book Too!" is in essence, a
history lesson in that it explores the
origins of humankind, as well as our
close association to our relatives the
apes.
It contains theories that explain the
preceding questions, as well as insight to
some brilliant men that have paved the
way for understanding ourselves.
The hypocrisies of society, religion,
capitalism, and democracy in the
so-called free world are all scrutinized.
Alternatively, philosophies are offered
that may enrich all of humankind, as the
evils of the world are ever present, and
will only prove to become increasingly
severe.
When contemplating this information,
please open your mind as I have;
our future depends on it!
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