Pain-Somnia: A Chicken and Egg Conundrum

This is the author's history of a cycle of pain and insomnia. There is no memory of which came first and has been a life-long battle. The author has been diagnosed with Endometriosis, Migraines, and Fibromyalgia - all of which have contributed to the cycle she calls Pain-Somnia. The author starts with her background in middle school, going through college and her married life and includes discussions of self-medication with over-the-counter and prescription medications as well as alcohol.
The most common causes of chronic pain are discussed as well as the most commonly offered suggestions for dealing with insomnia. Alternative and holistic treatments are also brought up. This short book questions the viewpoint of traditional medicine in the co-treatment of pain and insomnia but does not offer any suggestions or answers for how to fix the problem. The issues are ongoing for the author with no answers and no magic pill to offer.