Fibromyalgia

Inbunden, Engelska, 2009

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A fascinating look at the progression of a once-discounted medical disorder, from suspicion of malingering and mental illness to mainline acceptance by the world medical community.As described in this timely volume, three decades of objective scientific evidence has finally transitioned a suspicious set of symptoms into a real diagnosis for—and potential treatments of—fibromyalgia. It is a revelatory work, focusing on important research discoveries, the struggles of patients, and hopes for a future cure.Each chapter of Fibromyalgia covers different aspects of the disease and its treatment, including global, economic, and risk statistics; a timeline of key events in the study of fibromyalgia; common symptoms and diagnostic indicators; pharmacologic and non-pharmacological treatments; associated disorders and syndromes; and impact of fibromyalgia at home, in the workplace, and in society at large. Adding to the coverage is a firsthand account from a young patient describing her experiences with this disease.A historic timeline pinpoints important moments in the efforts to define, diagnose, and relieve fibromyalgiaA complete glossary helps readers understand potentially difficult medical terminology related to fibromyalgia

Produktinformation

Utgivningsdatum2009-09-01
Mått161 x 240 x 14 mm
Vikt386 g
FormatInbunden
SpråkEngelska
SerieBiographies of Disease
Antal sidor146
FörlagBloomsbury Publishing Plc
ISBN9780313364402

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Series ForewordPrefaceAcknowledgmentsIntroductionChapter 1. What Is Fibromyalgia?Chapter 2. Diagnosing the DisorderChapter 3. Those at RiskChapter 4. Treatment by Health ProvidersChapter 5. Pharmacological and Nonpharmacological TreatmentsChapter 6. Common Co-MorbiditiesChapter 7. Cultural ImpactAppendix A. Treatment StoriesAppendix B. The Fibromyalgia Clinic QuestionnaireAppendix C. Essential Exercises for FibromyalgiaAppendix D. Dietary Recommendations for Fibromyalgia PatientsAppendix E. Conversations between a Counselor and a Client with FibromyalgiaGlossaryBibliographyIndexAbout the Authors

"Jones (Oregon Health and Science University) and Hoffman (clinical exercise specialist) define fibromyalgia as a syndrome and explain its pathophysiology, the clinician’s role, the assembly of an ideal treatment team, various treatments, and other common disorders found in patients. Intended for both medical professionals and patients, the appendices list drugs often used in treating fibromyalgia with symptoms, provide a fibromyalgia clinical questionnaire, and illustrate exercises for loosening and strengthening muscles." - SciTech Book News