100 Questions & Answers About Fibromyalgia

by Ostalecki, Sharon; Tamler, Martin S.

• ISBN13: 9780763766566
• ISBN10: 0763766569
• Edition: 1st
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2009-05-19
• Publisher: Jones & Bartlett Learning

Summary

EMPOWER YOURSELF! Whether yours"re a newly diagnosed patient, or a friend or relative of someone suffering with Fibromyalgia, this book offers help. 100 Questions & Answers About Fibromyalgia provides authoritative, practical answers to common questions about this condition to help patients and families achieve a greater understanding of all aspects of dealing with fibromyalgia including treatment options, sources of support, and much more. This book is an invaluable resource for anyone coping with the physical and emotional turmoil of this disease.

Table of Contents

Preface	p. v
Introduction	p. ix
Foreword	p. xi
Acknowledgments	p. xiii
Dedication	p. xv
The Basics	p. 1
Questions 1-33 describe the basic facts about fibromyalgia:
What is fibromyalgia?
What are the symptoms of fibromyalgia?
How is fibromyalgia treated?
Sleep	p. 37
Questions 34-49 detail the importance of sleep for fibromyalgia patients, such as:
Why is sleep important to patients with fibromyalgia?
How can you tell if you are getting into stage 4 sleep?
How can I improve my sleep?
Associated Pain Conditions	p. 51
Questions 50-58 explain different conditions that often accompany fibromyalgia, including:
What causes facial pain?
Is there a connection between interstitial cystitis and fibromyalgia?
What is irritable bowel syndrome (IBS)?
Pharmacologic Management	p. 61
Questions 59-74 review different pharmaceutical methods used to treat and manage this condition, such as:
What medications are prescribed for the treatment of fibromyalgia?
Which drugs are currently FDA approved for the treatment of fibromyalgia?
Why are fibromyalgia patients so sensitive to medications?
Complementary Approach	p. 77
Questions 75-100 discuss the importance of establishing an effective medical and self-management plan, including:
How can I avoid a flare up?
What are self-management skills?
What nutritional therapy/recommendations would you suggest for fibromyalgia?
Appendix	p. 107
The appendix contains a list of organizations, print resources, and Web sites to help people with fibromyalgia to find more information about this disease and its treatment.
Glossary	p. 115
Index	p. 123
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