Understanding Fibromyalgia

Author : Naheed Ali
Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield
ISBN 13 : 1442226609
Total Pages : 239 pages
Book Rating : 4.09/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Understanding Fibromyalgia written by Naheed Ali and published by Rowman & Littlefield. This book was released on 2016-05-20 with total page 239 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Fibromyalgia is a chronic disorder associated with overall body pain and discomfort. Although the condition is not a variety of other neurological disorders or even arthritis, it possesses some of the same symptoms. There are an estimated 10 million Americans suffering with fibromyalgia, and estimates suggest that three to six percent of the world's population have symptoms of fibromyalgia. The medical costs of treatment coupled with lost productivity have been estimated in the billions of dollars. The good news is that fibromyalgia is not progressive and is not fatal. Many sufferers report that the symptoms can improve with treatment and time. This accessible introduction to the disorder helps educate both sufferers and caregivers alike to the symptoms, potential causes, treatments, and outcomes of fibromyalgia. Addressing both traditional and alternative approaches, Naheed Ali offers hope and guidance for those seeking both understanding and possible paths to recovery. He focuses not just on the science and medicine behind fibromyalgia, but also on living well with it after diagnosis. Offering tips for lifestyle modifications as well as advice for caregivers, family, and friends, he ultimately provides a responsive and hopeful guide to this often misunderstood condition.

Author : Andy Abril
Publisher : Mayo Clinic Press
ISBN 13 : 1893005496
Total Pages : 274 pages
Book Rating : 4.95/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Mayo Clinic Guide to Fibromyalgia written by Andy Abril and published by Mayo Clinic Press. This book was released on 2019-09-24 with total page 274 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Fibromyalgia is a condition that’s often misunderstood by the general public and doctors alike. This book aims to dispel myths about fibromyalgia and offers practical strategies that can help anyone living with this condition manage it successfully and return to a fulfilling and enjoyable life. Drawing on decades of experience in treating fibromyalgia, Mayo Clinic Guide to Fibromyalgia offers research-supported, practical strategies that can help anyone with fibromyalgia live their best life now. From personal stories of people living with fibromyalgia to the compassionate expertise of its medical editors, this book seeks to first connect with people who have fibromyalgia in a way that they may not have experienced from loved ones and even doctors. From there, readers will learn about what fibromyalgia is – and isn’t – and find solace in knowing that they’re not alone in the challenges that they face. The half of the book sets the foundation for the second half, which outlines practical strategies shown to be effective in managing fibromyalgia. Along the way, worksheets will help guide readers toward finding the best mix of strategies for managing their symptoms. The entire book comes together in the last part, where readers will put everything they’ve learned into an actionable daily plan that they can start using right away. This book is divided into 4 parts: Part 1 defines fibromyalgia, describes what causes it, and lists the challenges it can pose Part 2 outlines treatment options Part 3 describes strategies for managing fibromyalgia Part 4 outlines steps toward working with your health care team and family and creating a daily action plan for managing symptoms From Publishers Weekly: Coming from one of the most reliable, respected health resources that Americans have, this book is the first one a newly diagnosed patient should consult. (Sept.)

Author : Jennifer Schnellmann
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 176 pages
Book Rating : 4.64/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Understanding and Conquering Fibromyalgia written by Jennifer Schnellmann and published by . This book was released on 2020-05-14 with total page 176 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Dr Jennifer G. Schnellmann, Associate Professor at the Medical University of South Carolina has published a comprehensive book on fibromyalgia for non-medical and non-science professionals, an increasingly studied and diagnosed condition of persistent pain, fatigue, and non-restorative sleep, among other discomforts. The book targets anyone who has fibromyalgia, anyone who suspects he/she may have fibromyalgia, or who supports an individual who has fibromyalgia. First, the author describes what fibromyalgia is, how it is diagnosed, and other symptoms or disorders often confused with fibromyalgia. Then, the author describes the only three drug therapies approved in the US for fibromyalgia, including those drugs used off-label for this condition. Non-drug treatments are discussed in great detail, providing the reader with additional treatment options. Next, the book offers the most current advice to parents about juvenile fibromyalgia, which occurs in children younger than 17 years-of-age. This chapter is followed by sensitive and sound information for people who support others who have fibromyalgia and touches on the real aspects of workplace disability in those who experience fibromyalgia. The final chapter of the book describes the author's almost 30-year battle with fibromyalgia, detailing humorous stories along with practical information that anyone with fibromyalgia can try.

Author : David Anthony
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9781761030314
Total Pages : 28 pages
Book Rating : 4.10/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Fibromyalgia written by David Anthony and published by . This book was released on 2019-12-17 with total page 28 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Fibromyalgia is a difficult condition that negatively affects the lives of many, with no known or definitive cause. This book will explain to you exactly what Fibromyalgia is, the signs and symptoms, and the treatment methods available. This book will teach you how to differentiate Fibromyalgia from Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, and be able to properly tell if you are indeed suffering from Fibromyalgia. You will discover some potential causes or reasons for your Fibromyalgia, and will learn about the different signs and symptoms that you may be experiencing. Most importantly, this book will take you through the treatment options available. This includes both recognized medical and alternative methods of treatment. At the conclusion of this book, you will have the tools necessary to begin fighting back against Fibromyalgia, and improving your quality of life today! Here Is What You'll Learn About...What is FibromyalgiaSigns & SymptomsNatural Treatment MethodsMedical Treatment MethodsHow to Manage FibromyalgiaPossible Causes of FibromyalgiaHow to Get ReliefMuch, Much More!

Author : Don L. Goldenberg
Publisher : Penguin
ISBN 13 : 9780399527807
Total Pages : 260 pages
Book Rating : 4.0X/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Fibromyalgia written by Don L. Goldenberg and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2002 with total page 260 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This guide to fibromyalgia discusses its various causes and symptoms, the role of stress and other factors, and the different conventional and alternative remedies available.

Author : Ginevra Liptan
Publisher : Ballantine Books
ISBN 13 : 1101967218
Total Pages : 384 pages
Book Rating : 4.18/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The FibroManual written by Ginevra Liptan and published by Ballantine Books. This book was released on 2016-05-03 with total page 384 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The most up-to-date, comprehensive treatment guide to fibromyalgia, by a renowned physician who herself has the condition If you suffer from fibromyalgia and are struggling to get help from your doctor, you’re far from alone. Ten million Americans experience the widespread muscle pain, profound fatigue, and fuzzy brain (“fibrofog”) that have long frustrated both patients and doctors. In this unique resource, Ginevra Liptan, M.D., shares a cutting-edge new approach that goes far beyond mainstream medical knowledge to produce dramatic symptom improvement. Dr. Liptan’s program incorporates clinically proven therapies from both alternative and conventional medicine, along with the latest research on experimental options like medical marijuana. Since many health care providers have limited fibromyalgia expertise, The FibroManual includes a thoroughly sourced “health care provider guide” that enables readers to help their doctors help them. Alleviate fibromyalgia symptoms in four simple steps (Rest, Repair, Rebalance, and Reduce) and you will • restore deep, restful sleep • achieve long-lasting pain relief • optimize hormone and energy balance • reduce fatigue This accessible and empowering resource provides essential information about understanding and treating fibromyalgia from a physician who, as both patient and provider, understands the illness from the inside.

Author : Institute of Medicine
Publisher : National Academies Press
ISBN 13 : 0309316928
Total Pages : 304 pages
Book Rating : 4.27/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Beyond Myalgic Encephalomyelitis/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome written by Institute of Medicine and published by National Academies Press. This book was released on 2015-03-16 with total page 304 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Myalgic encephalomyelitis (ME) and chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS) are serious, debilitating conditions that affect millions of people in the United States and around the world. ME/CFS can cause significant impairment and disability. Despite substantial efforts by researchers to better understand ME/CFS, there is no known cause or effective treatment. Diagnosing the disease remains a challenge, and patients often struggle with their illness for years before an identification is made. Some health care providers have been skeptical about the serious physiological - rather than psychological - nature of the illness. Once diagnosed, patients often complain of receiving hostility from their health care provider as well as being subjected to treatment strategies that exacerbate their symptoms. Beyond Myalgic Encephalomyelitis/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome proposes new diagnostic clinical criteria for ME/CFS and a new term for the illness - systemic exertion intolerance disease(SEID). According to this report, the term myalgic encephalomyelitis does not accurately describe this illness, and the term chronic fatigue syndrome can result in trivialization and stigmatization for patients afflicted with this illness. Beyond Myalgic Encephalomyelitis/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome stresses that SEID is a medical - not a psychiatric or psychological - illness. This report lists the major symptoms of SEID and recommends a diagnostic process.One of the report's most important conclusions is that a thorough history, physical examination, and targeted work-up are necessary and often sufficient for diagnosis. The new criteria will allow a large percentage of undiagnosed patients to receive an accurate diagnosis and appropriate care. Beyond Myalgic Encephalomyelitis/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome will be a valuable resource to promote the prompt diagnosis of patients with this complex, multisystem, and often devastating disorder; enhance public understanding; and provide a firm foundation for future improvements in diagnosis and treatment.

Author : Adriaan Louw
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9780985718633
Total Pages : 106 pages
Book Rating : 4.33/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Your fibromyalgia workbook : a neuroscience approach to the understanding and treatment of fibromyalgia written by Adriaan Louw and published by . This book was released on 2013 with total page 106 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Author : Sharon Ostalecki
Publisher : Jones & Bartlett Learning
ISBN 13 : 9780763746407
Total Pages : 364 pages
Book Rating : 4.01/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Fibromyalgia written by Sharon Ostalecki and published by Jones & Bartlett Learning. This book was released on 2007-05 with total page 364 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Fibromyalgia is a severe musculoskeletal pain and fatigue syndrome that afflicts approximately 3 to 6 million Americans. Fibromyalgia: The Complete Guide from Medical Experts and Patients is a compilation of a diverse group of health care practitioners and a comprehensive guide for patients and families. The book provides authoritative, practical advice and answers to common questions about this condition to help patients and families achieve a greater understanding of all aspects of dealing with fibromyalgia. Physicians incorporate newest research on fibromyalgia. This resource offers material never presented in any other fibromyalgia book. the research presented by an experienced psychiatrist on ADHD, concurrent with fibromyalgia and chronic pain, Is innovative offering a piece of the puzzle that has been previously ignored and may offer new hope and insight to those with chronic pain. Patients give first hand accounts of how they have effectively improved their functionality and pain levels by incorporating suggestions outlined in the book. This valuable resource breaks down complex medical issues into understandable terms, and focuses on the most important things readers need to know to understand and manage fibromyalgia.

Author : Daniel J. Wallace, MD
Publisher : Oxford University Press
ISBN 13 : 0199321760
Total Pages : 274 pages
Book Rating : 4.66/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Making Sense of Fibromyalgia written by Daniel J. Wallace, MD and published by Oxford University Press. This book was released on 2014-03 with total page 274 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The latest edition of Making Sense of Fibromyalgia is written by well known, widely published experts in the field. It distills complex concepts of amplified pain into a easily readable and understandable narrative. This monograph is aimed at college educated laypersons, allied health professionals, patients, and treating physicians.