Understanding Fibromyalgia : : an Introduction for Patients and Caregivers

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I: Lead in -- 1. History of fibromyalgia -- 2. Connections between fibromyalgia and chronic fatigue syndrome -- 3. How body systems are affected symptomatically by fibromyalgia -- II: Clinical oicture -- 4. Brain fog: myth or reality? -- 5. Causes of fibromyalgia -- 6. Outpatient vs. inpatient care in fibromyalgia treatment -- 7. Roles of family physicians, internists, and neurologists -- 8. Prevention is the key -- III: Common ways of coping -- 9. Alternative therapies -- 10. Conventional treatments -- 11. Fibromyalgia and diet -- 12. Importance of exercise in the treatment of FM -- 13. Lending a helping hand -- IV: Iron will to face fibromyalgia -- 14. Approaching the mental aspects -- 15. Being a parent with fibromyalgia -- 16. Fibromyalgia-related occupational constraints -- 17. Conclusion.
"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. his 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,"--Amazon.com.

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