Fibromyalgia for dummies
Presents information and guidance for fibromyalgia sufferers and their loved ones, covering diagnosis, medications and other treatments, lifestyle adjustments, coping, and other topics.
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- Full title :Fibromyalgia for dummies / by Roland Staud, with Christine Adamec.
Summary
Presents information and guidance for fibromyalgia sufferers and their loved ones, covering diagnosis, medications and other treatments, lifestyle adjustments, coping, and other topics.
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- Publication Date:©2007.
- Edition:2nd ed
Publication Statements
- Publisher(s):Wiley Pub
- Place of Publication:Hoboken, NJ
- Language:eng
- Publication Date:©2007.
Notes
Previous edition: 1st ed. (2002).
The Physical Object
- Description:xx, 336 pages : : illustrations ; : 24 cm
Edition Identifiers
- ISBN:9780470145029, 0470145021
- oclc:ocn212247662
- LC Classification:RC927.3
- Dewey Decimal:616.7/42
Table of Contents
pt. I. The what, when and why of fibromyalgia -- 1. Yes, fibromyalgia is real -- 2. Recognizing key symptoms of fibromyalgia -- 3. Understanding possible causes of fibromyalgia -- 4. Understanding fibromyalgia pain -- pt. II. Finding out if you have fibromyalgia -- 5. Who gets picked to have fibromyalgia? -- 6. Identifying diseases often confused with fibromyalgia -- 7. Working with a good fibromyalgia doc : you need a true believer -- 8. Getting physical : your initial exam and diagnosis -- pt. III. Looking at all your treatment options -- 9. Medicating the problem : over-the-counter drugs may help -- 10. Prescribing health with medications -- 11. Using hands-on therapies -- 12. Considering alternative remedies and treatments -- pt. IV. Modifying your lifestyle : small changes, big results -- 13. Depressurizing yourself : controlling the stress-eyed monster -- 14. Sweet dreams! : combating sleep disorders -- 15. Exercising, losing weight, and avoiding trigger foods and drinks -- 16. Coping with emotions: your own -- pt. V. Managing fibromyalgia at work and at home -- 17. Working with fibromyalgia, or going on disability -- 18. Helping loved ones deal with your fibromyalgia -- 19.…
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