Fibromyalgia: The Complete Guide From Medical Experts and Patients

by Ostalecki, Sharon

• ISBN13: 9780763746407
• ISBN10: 0763746401
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2007-06-04
• Publisher: Jones & Bartlett Learning

Summary

Fibromyalgia is a severe musculoskeletal pain and fatigue syndrome that afflicts approximately 3 to 6 million Americans. Fibromyalgia: The Complete Guide from Medical Experts and Patients  is a compilation of a diverse group of health care practitioners and a comprehensive guide for patients and families. The book provides authoritative, practical advice and answers to common questions about this condition to help patients and families achieve a greater understanding of all aspects of dealing with fibromyalgia. Physicians incorporate newest research on fibromyalgia. This resource offers material never presented in any other fibromyalgia book.   the research presented by an experienced psychiatrist on ADHD, concurrent with fibromyalgia and chronic pain, Is innovative offering a piece of the puzzle that has been previously ignored and may offer new hope and insight to those with chronic pain. Patients give first hand accounts of how they have effectively improved their functionality and pain levels by incorporating suggestions outlined in the book.   This valuable resource breaks down complex medical issues into understandable terms, and focuses on the most important things readers need to know to understand and manage fibromyalgia.  

Table of Contents

Preface	p. xiii
Contributors	p. xix
Editor's Biography	p. xxiii
Fibromyalgia	p. 1
Understanding Fibromyalgia	p. 1
Diagnosis	p. 3
The Examination	p. 4
The Causes of Pain in FM	p. 8
The Treatment Team	p. 9
A Final Word	p. 14
Fibrolyalgia: A Patient's Perspective	p. 17
Sleep: An Overview	p. 25
The Physiology of Sleep	p. 25
Sleep Disorders	p. 30
Conclusion	p. 38
Interventional Treatments for Fibromyalgia and Other Pain Conditions	p. 41
Trigger Point Injections	p. 43
Nerve Blocks	p. 44
Spinal Injections	p. 47
Cryolesioning and Radiofrequency Lesioning	p. 49
Intervertebral Disc Procedures	p. 50
Advanced Interventional Therapies	p. 51
Pharmacology Management in Fibromyalgia	p. 55
Drug Therapy	p. 56
Potential Herbal and Prescription Medication Interaction	p. 70
Conclusion	p. 70
Growing Up, Living With, and Managing Fibromyalgia	p. 73
Endocrine Dysfunction Concurrent with Fibromyalgia	p. 83
Thyroid Disease	p. 83
Adrenal Disease	p. 94
Conclusions	p. 99
Temporomandibular Disorders (TMD) and Facial Pain	p. 103
Musculoskeletal Disorders	p. 104
TMJ Anatomy	p. 105
Symptoms of TMD	p. 108
Additional Symptoms Associated with TMD	p. 110
TMD Treatment	p. 112
Self-Management	p. 116
Finding a Specialist	p. 117
Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) Concurrent with Fibromyalgia	p. 119
The Nature of IBS	p. 120
Demographics	p. 120
Causes of IBS	p. 120
The Impact of IBS	p. 122
IBS and Fibromyalgia	p. 123
Treatment of IBS	p. 125
The Future Direction of Treatment	p. 127
Acupuncture in the Management of Fibromyalgia	p. 131
The Ancient Theory of Acupuncture	p. 132
Modern Theories of Acupuncture	p. 132
Chronic Pain	p. 133
Acupuncture for Chronic Pain/Fibromyalgia	p. 134
How Does Acupuncture Work?	p. 134
Fibromyalgia	p. 135
An Acupuncture Treatment	p. 136
Advantages of Acupuncture	p. 137
Visual Problems Concurrent with Fibromyalgia	p. 141
Eye Problems Directly Related to Fibromyalgia	p. 142
Complications Secondary to Treatment Options	p. 150
Coming to Terms with Chronic Pain	p. 153
Fibromyalgia and the Nervous System	p. 153
Treatment	p. 156
ADHD and Fibromyalgia: Related Conditions?	p. 165
Surprising Early Findings	p. 167
Disease-State Impact	p. 168
ADHD	p. 168
AFRSC	p. 171
A Case Study	p. 173
We Need to Know More	p. 175
A Guy's Perspective: Tke Other 20% of the Fibro Population	p. 179
Physical Therapy Evaluation and Treatment of Fibromyalgia	p. 185
Brain and Muscle Dysfunction	p. 186
Special Challenges in Managing Fibromyalgia	p. 187
Developing a Treatment Plan	p. 187
Plan of Care	p. 189
Choosing a Muscle Therapist	p. 195
Patient Education	p. 195
The Phases of Physical Therapy	p. 196
Posture/Body Mechanic Training	p. 201
Proper Posture	p. 202
Evaluation of Posture	p. 206
Poor Posture Corrections	p. 207
Posture Exercises	p. 207
Body Mechanics	p. 209
Ergonomics	p. 210
Conclusion	p. 212
Self-Management Techniques	p. 213
Learning	p. 215
Journaling	p. 215
Saying "No"	p. 216
Delegating	p. 217
Prioritizing	p. 218
Stress Reduction	p. 219
Support Groups	p. 220
The Basics Summarized	p. 220
Healing Through Yoga	p. 223
How and Why Yoga Helps Relieve Fibromyalgia	p. 224
Practicing Yoga	p. 225
Attending Yoga Classes	p. 230
For People Experiencing Severe Flare-ups or New to Yoga	p. 230
For People Experiencing Moderate Flare-ups, Recovering from Severe Flare-ups, Stable with Some Symptoms, or with Some Yoga Experience	p. 231
For Endurance	p. 231
For People in Remission-Either Symptom-Free or Close to It	p. 232
Nutrition and Healing	p. 233
Disease and Nutrition	p. 234
Hypoglycemia	p. 236
Diet	p. 237
Fuel Efficiency	p. 242
Food Sensitivities	p. 243
A Final Note	p. 248
Journey to Motherhood	p. 249
Importance of Foot and Ankle Alignment in Fibromyalgia	p. 263
Common Foot Problems in Fibromyalgia Patients	p. 264
Orthotics	p. 268
Shoes	p. 270
Behaviorally Reconnecting Mind and Body	p. 273
The Signs and Symptoms of Fibromyalgia	p. 274
Mechanisms of Fibromyalgia Addressed by Mind-Body Therapies	p. 275
Precipitating Factors or Events Leading to the Onset of Fibromyalgia	p. 277
Mind-Body Therapy Approaches for Fibromyalgia	p. 278
How Can You Benefit?	p. 284
Resources	p. 286
Did You Get the License Number of the Truck That Hit Me?	p. 289
Resources	p. 297
Glossary	p. 305
Index	p. 317
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