Life With Fibromyalgia

Fibromyalgia often referred to as an ‘invisible disease’, affects a person physically and mentally. Along with fatigue, sleep disturbances, and mood swings, patients with fibromyalgia deal with widespread muscular pain, which disrupts their daily activities. When I got to know that I was dealing with fibromyalgia, I was not very familiar with the condition. In fact, it took me a while to even realise that I was suffering from fibromyalgia. Intensified pain, muscle tenderness, fatigue and restlessness are some of the major symptoms of this illness. These symptoms are quite common and are seen in several other diseases like hypothyroidism, anaemia, rheumatoid arthritis, Lyme disease, multiple sclerosis, and even cancer. So, it gets very difficult to diagnose fibromyalgia at the very first go. This is the reason I called it tricky earlier. Usually, patients with fibromyalgia experience difficulties in walking, lifting and performing daily activities. Joint pain in the neck, shoulders, back, and hips are very prominent. Although fibromyalgia is not fatal, it's definitely something that will bother you throughout your life, if not treated at the right time. The pain experienced is unimaginable.

Dr. Nanda Rajaneesh, an eminent Surgeon, endowed with rich and diverse experience and distinguished academic record, has established herself as a Specialist in Breast surgery, Minimal invasive Gastrointestinal surgery (Laparoscopy) and Surgical Oncology. She has acquired many degrees through extensive training in surgical field and is member of Royal College of Surgeons. She has worked in a teaching institution for 10 years. Dr. Nanda is extensively involved in treating breast cancers and general Laproscopic surgical cases. She focuses on disease prevention and lifestyle management. She has many publications in indexed journals and held many positions in various surgical associations. Dr. Nanda has worn many hats. However, her life turned upside down when she suffered from fibromyalgia. The illness took a toll on her physical and mental health. Dr. Nanda, with sheer determination, and hard work, found her way out of fibromyalgia. In this book, Dr. Nanda talks about her continuing struggles and tough times in overcoming fibromyalgia. Her Fibromyalgia was due to food intolerance that led to inflammation of muscles. In this book, drawing on her experiences and existing literature, Dr. Nanda aims to help those dealing with this invisible disease.