Alternative Treatments for Fibromyalgia & Chronic Fatigue Syndrome

by Skelly, Mari; Helm, Andrea

• ISBN13: 9780897932721
• ISBN10: 0897932722
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 1999-12-01
• Publisher: Hunter House

Summary

(Hunter House) Features accounts of people living with FM and CFS, and offers a firsthand look at symptoms, therapies, challenges, and successes. Includes new directions in research, use of narcotics and medical marijuana, employment issues, and legal considerations. For consumers. Hardcover, softcover also available.

Table of Contents

Acknowledgments	ix
Foreword	xi
Dr. Paul Brown
Introduction Our Story	1	(6)
The Questionnaire	7	(2)
The Diagnosis	9	(28)
Formal Diagnosis and Treatment of Fibromyalgia	17	(3)
Dr. Philip Mease
A Patient's Story	20	(2)
Ann A.
Fibromyalgia and Myofascial Pain Syndrome	22	(5)
Dr. Devin Starlanyl
A Patient's Story	27	(3)
Tom O.
Formal Diagnosis and Treatment of Chronic Fatigue Syndrome	30	(4)
Dr. Dedra Buchwald
A Patient's Story	34	(3)
Karin L.
Symptoms of Fibromyalgia and Chronic Fatigue Syndrome	37	(8)
A Patient's Story	42	(3)
Lucy J.
Conventional Therapies	45	(7)
Osteopathy and Chiropractic Therapies	52	(13)
Chiropractic Technique	55	(4)
Dr. Robert Freitas
Getting Relief with Osteopathy	59	(2)
Dr. Cathy Lindsay
A Patient's Story	61	(4)
Barbara M.
Chinese Medicine	65	(12)
Acupuncture	68	(3)
Sara Wicklein
A Patient's Story	71	(3)
Ellen J.
Tai Chi and Chi Kung	74	(3)
Kim Ivy
Mental Health and Spirituality	77	(29)
Psychotherapy and Chronic Illness	90	(3)
Maureen Sweeny Romain
A Patient's Story	93	(4)
Jill M.
Spiritual Counseling and Chronic Illness	97	(6)
Cornelia Duryee Moore
A Patient's Story	103	(3)
Diane K.
Work and Vocational Therapy	106	(13)
Vocational Rehabilitation	115	(4)
Don Uslan
Natural Healing and Nutrition	119	(20)
Eating for Optimum Health	125	(5)
Joleen Kelleher
A Patient's Story	130	(3)
Erin P.
Naturopathy	133	(3)
Dr. Rebecca Wynsome
A Patient's Story	136	(3)
David A.
Exercise and Physical Therapy	139	(26)
Movement Therapy	144	(5)
Eduardo Barrera
A Patient's Story	149	(1)
Sherry J.
Physical Therapy	150	(5)
Dr. Kim Bennett
A Patient's Story	155	(4)
Betty M.
Yoga	159	(3)
Vijay Elarth
A Patient's Story	162	(3)
Rebecca H.
Other Healing Options	165	(15)
Craniosacral Therapy	170	(3)
Cherste Nilde
A Patient's Story	173	(3)
Becky R.
Massage Therapy	176	(4)
Noreen Flack
The Narcotics Controversy	180	(20)
Medical Treatment with Opiates	183	(4)
Dr. Michael Young
A Patient's Story	187	(3)
Melinda N.
Medical Marijuana	190	(6)
Green Cross
A Patient's Story	196	(4)
Annie D.
The Future of Fibromyalgia and Chronic Fatigue Syndrome	200	(17)
Self-Management Techniques	203	(2)
Dr. Kate Lorig
Psychological Aspects of Chronic Pain	205	(4)
Dr. Dennis Turk
Sleep Dysfunction and Fibromyalgia	209	(3)
Dr. Carol Landis
New Directions in Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Research	212	(5)
Rich Carson
Legal Considerations	217	(20)
Protecting Your Legal Rights	224	(4)
Morris Rosenberg
A Patient's Story	228	(9)
Hilary S.
Resources	237	(5)
Glossary	242	(11)
Drug Trade Names	253	(2)
Bibliography	255	(3)
Notes on Contributors	258	(5)
Index	263