Fibromyalgia and Chronic Myofascial Pain Syndrome: A Survival Manual

by Starlanyl, Devin J.

• ISBN13: 9781572241794
• ISBN10: 1572241799
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 1999-03-01
• Publisher: Pub Group West (Top)

Summary

Fibromyalgia and Chronic Myofascial Pain Syndrome offers the first comprehensive patient guide for managing these conditions. You'll start by learning what FMS and MPS are, evaluating your own symptoms, and identifying the tender and/or trigger points that are crucial for treating them. The manual covers chronic pain, sleep problems, and other "internal affairs", shows you how you can use your mind to counteract physical symptoms and the numbing effects of "fibrofog", and provides an extensive set of healing tools - including information on the latest medications, a nutritional program, and tips for using bodywork and other less commonly known treatments. Its comprehensive survival strategies include suggestions for coping with family and work situations, getting support, and dealing with the health care system.

Table of Contents

Illustrations
Preface
Acknowledgments
Introduction	p. 1
Fibromyalgia Syndrome: What It Is and Isn't	p. 7
The Myofascia	p. 17
Myofascial Trigger Points	p. 23
Chronic Myofascial Pain Syndrome	p. 29
FMS/MPS: The "Double Whammy"	p. 35
Coexisting Conditions	p. 41
Perpetuating Factors	p. 49
Questions and Answers About Common Symptoms	p. 67
Chronic Pain States: A Different Animal	p. 107
Sleep	p. 113
Irritable Bowel Syndrome	p. 121
Flare	p. 127
Pregnancy	p. 133
The Body-Mind Connection	p. 139
Taking Control	p. 143
Coping Day to Day	p. 155
Keeping a Journal	p. 163
Fibrofog and other Absurdities	p. 171
Positive Change	p. 179
Meditation and Mindfulness	p. 191
Fibromyalgia/Myofascial Pain Syndrome Medications	p. 201
Enhancing Your Medications	p. 209
Guaifenesin	p. 219
Nutrition: Keep It Natural	p. 227
Bodywork: Helping Your Body Work	p. 237
Bodyworkers	p. 243
Bodywork You Can Do Yourself	p. 253
Alternatives: Other Cultures, Other Ways	p. 267
Advocating for Yourself	p. 279
The Home Front	p. 285
Building Your Support Structure	p. 305
Past Issues	p. 315
The Workplace	p. 321
Disability: There Oughtta Be a Law	p. 333
Travel	p. 345
Children with FMS or FMS/MPS Complex	p. 351
Finding Your Primary Care Physician	p. 355
Resources	p. 365
Additional Reading List	p. 371
Suppliers of Health Care Items	p. 377
Bibliography	p. 381
Subject Index	p. 391
Name Index	p. 403
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