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It is estimated that over 3.7 million Americans suffer with fibromyalgia and $85 billion is spent annually to diagnose or manage chronic pain. Almost one in 50 people in the United States have a syndrome, not worthy of being called a disease. In 2000, the National Institutes of Health allocated only $1 million for research. Today, some doctors consider it a “religion” while others search endlessly, performing test after test and even surgery, looking for answers to unexplained chronic pain. Yet, almost no one has heard the term “fibromyalgia”.
Countless books have been written but never before has there been a book like The Seasons of Fibromyalgia. Here, Birkhoff tells his journey. He shares his struggle to maintain life as normal while searching for answers to a pain he did not understand, a pain that spread and grew to encompass his life. His detail, honesty, and strength are motivating.
Like many Americans, Birkhoff was struck with fibromyalgia during his 30’s but unlike most, he is a male. It is a story so captivating and enlightening that everyone should own his or her own copy.
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About the Author: |
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Born and raised in northern Illinois, Birkhoff now makes his home in Wisconsin with his wife and their two daughters. Birkhoff graduated summa cum laude from Monmouth College, where he earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in sociology and Spanish. A Vice President of Administration with a textile manufacturer, he is also a member of the International Llama Association and the Organization of Llama Enthusiasts-Wisconsin. Birkhoff enjoys farming, fishing, reading, and writing.
The Seasons of Fibromyalgia is Birkhoff’s third book; Tell Me was published in 2000; Kurt was published in 1998.
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