Ahoy there mateys! Another recommended read by What's Nonfiction?  This was me first real foray into books about chronic illness as I accept the new reality about my own.  I found the scientific data and the discussion of the emotional aspects of dealing with illness to be the best things about the book.  I was not as onboard with reading about all the various techniques the author tried in her journey of relief.  I am either not interested in those treatments or I don't have those specific problems.  I did like that the book admits that for some of us there is no cure and that it just sucks.  The world does need to shift about how chronic illness is dealt with (i.e. hidden or ignored cause the patient is not dying).  There are several lists out there of books with women and mystery illnesses.  I will read some more. Arrr!