Fibromyalgia Basics

Fibromyalgia Basics
Author: Pati Chandler
Publisher: Tate Publishing
Total Pages: 168
Release: 2011
Genre: Family & Relationships
ISBN: 1617399248

Discusses the symptoms of fibromyalgia; finding a doctor and getting a diagnosis; treating it with medication, exercise and movement therapies, alternative therapies, herbal remedies and supplements, and diet; and living with it.

Fibromyalgia

Fibromyalgia
Author: Daniel Clauw
Publisher: OUP USA
Total Pages: 112
Release: 2010-04-26
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 0195384415

Part of the Oxford American Rheumatology Library, this concise guide serves as a practical, user-friendly reference for physicians and other health care professionals. The book provides an overview of the disorder, including its epidemiology, symptoms, signs, and pathophysiology. Using the most current information available, the authors evaluate both traditional and innovative treatment methods. A thorough appendix includes related resource information on associations. journals, and textbooks devoted to the study and treatment of fibromyalgia. --Book Jacket.

Fibromyalgia

Fibromyalgia
Author: Daniel J. Wallace
Publisher: Oxford University Press
Total Pages: 208
Release: 2003-04-17
Genre: Health & Fitness
ISBN: 0190287616

Fibromyalgia is a form of chronic neuromuscular pain, a pain-amplification syndrome brought on by abnormal interactions between hormones, the immune system, neurotransmitters, and the autonomic nervous system, that afflicts six million Americans every year. Often misdiagnosed, and widely misunderstood, the majority of patients are turned away from doctors or treated for depression. This guide offers expert advice to sufferers of this painful syndrome and gives them the education they need to get the help they require but rarely get. In their earlier books, Making Sense of Fibromyalgia and All About Fibromyalgia, noted medical writer Janice Wallace and Dr. Daniel Wallace, a leading expert on this disorder, provided comprehensive guides--for both patients and professionals--to this little known and poorly understood syndrome. Now, in Fibromyalgia, the Wallaces provide an inviting and succinct version of the syndrome they have studied, laid out in clear and accessible language. The authors provide a clear, concise explanation of the syndrome and its symptoms, and also outline the recent advances in treatments. Fibromyalgia addresses a desperate need for concise, accessible information on this syndrome and offers reassurance to patients and their families.

Understanding Fibromyalgia

Understanding Fibromyalgia
Author: Naheed Ali
Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield
Total Pages: 239
Release: 2016-05-20
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 1442226609

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.

The Everything Health Guide to Fibromyalgia

The Everything Health Guide to Fibromyalgia
Author: Winnie Yu
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
Total Pages: 265
Release: 2006-06-08
Genre: Health & Fitness
ISBN: 1605503347

The Everything Health Guide to Fibromyalgia is a complete handbook to this complicated disease. Written with an authoritative yet accessible tone, readers will find helpful information on understanding the basics of fibromyalgia and learn to recognize its symptoms. Includes helpful insight on: Finding the right doctor; Overcoming fatigue and minimizing stress; Conditions that mimic fibromyalgia; Therapies and treatment; Staying active. The Everything Health Guide to Fibromyalgia helps readers cope with and understand their diagnosis to live a full, healthy life. Winnie Yu is a freelance writer. She co-authored three health books for Fair Winds Press and contributed essays on health and wellness to five books published by Rodale Inc. She has written features for numerous national magazines and several Web sites. Michael M. McNett, M.D. is the owner of Fibromyalgia Treatment Centers of America based in Chicago, IL. His areas of focus are fibromyalgia treatment and research and non-interventional pain management. He is affiliated with the American Board of Family Practice, the American Academy of Pain Management, the American Society of Addiciton Medicine, and is on the editorial board of Fibromyalgia Aware magazine.

Fibromyalgia

Fibromyalgia
Author: Sharon Ostalecki
Publisher: Jones & Bartlett Learning
Total Pages: 364
Release: 2007-05
Genre: Diagnosis, Radioscopic
ISBN: 9780763746407

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.

All About Fibromyalgia

All About Fibromyalgia
Author: Daniel J. Wallace
Publisher: Oxford University Press
Total Pages: 273
Release: 2002-04-15
Genre: Health & Fitness
ISBN: 0198033664

This year, six million Americans--most of them women--will go to their doctors, complaining of an illness they have no name for. The majority will be turned away or treated for depression; the few who persist will go to an average of four doctors before they receive the correct diagnosis: fibromyalgia. In their earlier Making Sense of Fibromyalgia, noted medical writer Janice Wallace and Dr. Daniel Wallace, a leading expert on this disorder, provided a comprehensive guide--for both patients and professionals--to this little known and poorly understood syndrome. Now, in All About Fibromyalgia, the Wallaces provide a thoroughly revised and updated version of that highly successful volume, incorporating a wealth of new information. This edition provides the current understanding of the disease as well as the latest drug treatments--all laid out in clear and accessible language. As in the previous volume, the authors provide a detailed, yet clear explanation of the disease. Fibromyalgia, they explain, is a form of chronic neuromuscular pain, a pain-amplification syndrome brought on by abnormal interactions between hormones, the immune system, neurotransmitters, and the autonomic nervous system. Sometimes the syndrome occurs spontaneously; in most cases, the authors write, it is associated with trauma, stress, such conditions as lupus and hypothyroidism, and over forty microbes, from hepatitis to Epstein-Barr to Lyme disease. Drawing on actual cases to illustrate their points, the authors help break through the isolation that patients often feel when doctors misdiagnose or simply ignore their symptoms. All About Fibromyalgia addresses a desperate need for information on this disease and offers reassurance to patients and their families.

Fibromyalgia For Dummies

Fibromyalgia For Dummies
Author: Roland Staud
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Total Pages: 375
Release: 2007-10-01
Genre: Health & Fitness
ISBN: 0470145021

Your easy-to-follow guide to the latest research, treatments, and medications! The pain you suffer from fibromyalgia syndrome (FMS) is not in your imagination. FMS is a real medical problem that can be as debilitating and demoralizing as it is mysterious. Fibromyalgia For Dummies, Second Edition, brings you the latest scientific findings on the symptoms and causes of this disease and guides you toward proven, practical steps you can take reduce or eliminate FMS-related pain. This plain-English guide is fully updated with the latest fibromyalgia treatment options, and evaluations of new medications that have shown great promise in reducing pain. You'll discover how to spot an array of symptoms and their possible causes, work with your physician to develop a treatment plan, and manage your pain at home and in the office. You'll learn how to: Identify your FMS trigger points Cope with chronic pain and sleep problems Find medications that work for you Locate a physician who can really help you Make healing lifestyle changes Use hands-on therapies to alleviate pain Find effective over-the-counter and prescription medications Choose among alternative therapies and treatments Reduce the emotional distress caused by FMS Help a child with FMS Featuring moving and inspiring stories from fellow FMS sufferers who share their stories and offer invaluable tips on working your way back to wellness, Fibromyalgia for Dummies, Second Edition offers serious and sensitive guidance to help you overcome FMS and start being yourself again.

The FibroManual

The FibroManual
Author: Ginevra Liptan
Publisher: Ballantine Books
Total Pages: 386
Release: 2016-05-03
Genre: Health & Fitness
ISBN: 110196720X

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.

Making Sense of Fibromyalgia

Making Sense of Fibromyalgia
Author: Daniel J. Wallace MD
Publisher: Oxford University Press
Total Pages: 274
Release: 2014-01-24
Genre: Health & Fitness
ISBN: 0199321787

Six million people in the United States meet the criteria for fibromyalgia, which is a disorder characterized by a combination of pain, fatigue, and related symptoms. On average, these patients see about four doctors before they are correctly diagnosed, and many are convinced they have a life-threatening illness such as an advanced stage of cancer. About $600 billion is spent annually in the United States to diagnose or manage chronic pain, including litigation fees, and it is estimated that fibromyalgia patients run up $20 billion in medical expenses annually. Despite these alarming numbers, there is a lack of understanding and a dearth of reliable information about fibromyalgia for patients. This fully updated edition of Making Sense of Fibromyalgia distills complex concepts and symptoms into an easily understandable narrative. Daniel J. Wallace, a leading rheumatologist at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, and Janice Brock Wallace, an expert medical writer, have updated the original classic resource, which has sold over 100,000 copies since 1999. Making Sense of Fibromyalgia provides clear answers to common questions, explains findings from the latest research, and discusses treatment options for complex symptoms. Detailed information is provided about topics such as who gets fibromyalgia and why; how stress, hormones, and your immune system interact and relate to fibromyalgia; what conditions are associated with it; why and how you might be misdiagnosed; how to overcome fibromyalgia; and how to understand your prognosis. The authors share all there is to know about the syndrome as well as how our understanding of it has changed over time. This comprehensive companion covers the entire spectrum of issues for those suffering from fibromyalgia, as well as their families, friends, caretakers, primary care physicians, and other health professionals.