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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 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.

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ISBN-13: 9780763746407
Publisher: Jones & Bartlett Learning
Publication date: 5/28/2007
Edition description: 1E
Pages: 360
Sales rank: 408,576
Product dimensions: 6.00 (w) x 8.90 (h) x 0.80 (d)

Preface     xiii
Contributors     xix
Editor's Biography     xxiii
Fibromyalgia   Joseph Meerschaert, MD   Peter Ianni, PhD     1
Understanding Fibromyalgia     1
Diagnosis     3
The Examination     4
The Causes of Pain in FM     8
The Treatment Team     9
A Final Word     14
Fibrolyalgia: A Patient's Perspective   Jane Charlton     17
Sleep: An Overview   M. Safwan Badr, MD   Anan Salloum, MD     25
The Physiology of Sleep     25
Sleep Disorders     30
Conclusion     38
Interventional Treatments for Fibromyalgia and Other Pain Conditions   Dennis W. Dobritt, DO     41
Trigger Point Injections     43
Nerve Blocks     44
Spinal Injections     47
Cryolesioning and Radiofrequency Lesioning     49
Intervertebral Disc Procedures     50
Advanced Interventional Therapies     51
Pharmacology Management in Fibromyalgia   Randy Schad, RPh     55
Drug Therapy     56
Potential Herbal and Prescription Medication Interaction     70
Conclusion     70
Growing Up, Living With, and Managing Fibromyalgia   Jerry Sauve     73
Endocrine Dysfunction Concurrent with Fibromyalgia   Sander J. Paul, MD     83
Thyroid Disease     83
Adrenal Disease     94
Conclusions     99
Temporomandibular Disorders (TMD) and Facial Pain   Ghabi Kaspo, DDS     103
Musculoskeletal Disorders     104
TMJ Anatomy     105
Symptoms of TMD     108
Additional Symptoms Associated with TMD     110
TMD Treatment     112
Self-Management     116
Finding a Specialist     117
Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) Concurrent with Fibromyalgia   Olafur S. Palsson, PsyD   Donald Moss, PhD     119
The Nature of IBS     120
Demographics     120
Causes of IBS     120
The Impact of IBS     122
IBS and Fibromyalgia     123
Treatment of IBS     125
The Future Direction of Treatment     127
Acupuncture in the Management of Fibromyalgia   Mitchell Elkiss, DO     131
The Ancient Theory of Acupuncture     132
Modern Theories of Acupuncture     132
Chronic Pain     133
Acupuncture for Chronic Pain/Fibromyalgia     134
How Does Acupuncture Work?     134
Fibromyalgia     135
An Acupuncture Treatment     136
Advantages of Acupuncture     137
Visual Problems Concurrent with Fibromyalgia   Randy Houdek, OD     141
Eye Problems Directly Related to Fibromyalgia     142
Complications Secondary to Treatment Options     150
Coming to Terms with Chronic Pain   Peter Ianni, PhD     153
Fibromyalgia and the Nervous System     153
Treatment     156
ADHD and Fibromyalgia: Related Conditions?   Joel L. Young, MD   Judith Redmond, MA     165
Surprising Early Findings     167
Disease-State Impact     168
ADHD     168
AFRSC     171
A Case Study     173
We Need to Know More     175
A Guy's Perspective: Tke Other 20% of the Fibro Population   Robert S. Leider     179
Physical Therapy Evaluation and Treatment of Fibromyalgia   Loren DeVinney, PT, OMPT     185
Brain and Muscle Dysfunction     186
Special Challenges in Managing Fibromyalgia     187
Developing a Treatment Plan     187
Plan of Care     189
Choosing a Muscle Therapist     195
Patient Education     195
The Phases of Physical Therapy     196
Posture/Body Mechanic Training   Loren DeVinney, PT, OMPT     201
Proper Posture     202
Evaluation of Posture     206
Poor Posture Corrections     207
Posture Exercises     207
Body Mechanics     209
Ergonomics     210
Conclusion     212
Self-Management Techniques   Sharon Ostalecki, PhD     213
Learning     215
Journaling     215
Saying "No"     216
Delegating     217
Prioritizing     218
Stress Reduction     219
Support Groups     220
The Basics Summarized     220
Healing Through Yoga   Sarah Bates, OTR, RYT     223
How and Why Yoga Helps Relieve Fibromyalgia     224
Practicing Yoga     225
Attending Yoga Classes     230
For People Experiencing Severe Flare-ups or New to Yoga      230
For People Experiencing Moderate Flare-ups, Recovering from Severe Flare-ups, Stable with Some Symptoms, or with Some Yoga Experience     231
For Endurance     231
For People in Remission-Either Symptom-Free or Close to It     232
Nutrition and Healing   Sharon Ostalecki, PhD     233
Disease and Nutrition     234
Hypoglycemia     236
Diet     237
Fuel Efficiency     242
Food Sensitivities     243
A Final Note     248
Journey to Motherhood   Gina Hutter     249
Importance of Foot and Ankle Alignment in Fibromyalgia   Ernst Bastian, CO     263
Common Foot Problems in Fibromyalgia Patients     264
Orthotics     268
Shoes     270
Behaviorally Reconnecting Mind and Body   Donald Moss, PhD     273
The Signs and Symptoms of Fibromyalgia     274
Mechanisms of Fibromyalgia Addressed by Mind-Body Therapies     275
Precipitating Factors or Events Leading to the Onset of Fibromyalgia     277
Mind-Body Therapy Approaches for Fibromyalgia     278
How Can You Benefit?     284
Resources     286
Did You Get the License Number of the Truck That Hit Me?   Jenny Melkvik     289
Resources     297
Glossary     305
Index     317

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Knowledge is Power

To learn about the disorder that you are living with, and get advise from an author who actually has it, makes it easier to accept the advise and information given. When I read the book, it was like it was written about me. The connection with the author was pricelss, and written in a way that was easily understood. I would highly recommend this 'Fibromyalgia Bible', as I call it. The most helpful was the list of medical team members needed to treat me. Not one doctor can treat all symptoms. You need specialist as well. I took this to my primary care physician, and she didn't hesitate to get me the referrals I needed.

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