Fibromyalgia: The Complete Guide from Medical Experts and Patients

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Jones & Bartlett Learning, 2007 - Family & Relationships - 330 pages
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.
 

Contents

Fibromyalgia
1
A Patients Perspective
17
An Overview
25
Interventional Treatments for Fibromyalgia
41
Spinal Injections
47
Pharmacology Management in Fibromyalgia
55
Growing Up Living With
73
Endocrine Dysfunction Concurrent
83
PostureBody Mechanic Training
201
SelfManagement Techniques
213
Stress Reduction
219
Practicing Yoga
225
For People Experiencing Moderate
231
Diet
237
Food Sensitivities
243
Journey to Motherhood
249

Temporomandibular Disorders TMD
103
Irritable Bowel Syndrome IBS
119
Acupuncture in the Management
131
Advantages of Acupuncture
137
Coming to Terms with Chronic Pain
153
The Other
179
Physical Therapy Evaluation
185
Importance of Foot and Ankle Alignment
263
Behaviorally Reconnecting Mind and Body
273
Did You Get the License Number
289
Resources
297
Glossary
305
Index
317
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About the author (2007)

Sharon Ostalecki, PhD, is the founder and executive director of Helping Our Pain & Exhaustion (H.O.P.E.), a 501(c)3 non-profit organization whose mission is to enhance knowledge and awareness of fibromyalgia. Dr. Ostalecki graduated from Eastern University with a Bachelor's degree in science and a Masters in physics. She holds a PhD in nutrition and specializes in fibromyalgia and chronic fatigue. Her practice is in Novi, Michigan. For the past 8 years Dr. Ostalecki has lectured internationally and has written and published articles on fibromyalgia. She authored the book: Fibromyalgia: The Complete Guide from Medical Experts and Patients. (Jones & Bartlett, 2008) and is the executive producer of the documentary, Fibromyalgia: Fitting the Pieces Together, (Mort Crim Communications, Inc., 2008). For the past 20 years she has lived with fibromyalgia, and brings her personal insights into her writing, lectures and clinical practice. Dr. Ostalecki has been involved in many professional, community, and outreach programs including: the Advisory Committee on Pain and Symptom Management (ACPSM) in Lansing, Michigan. She serves as the Michigan State Leader for the American Pain Foundation, and is a subcommittee member of the Michigan Governor's Web site on health awareness and an active member in the National Institute of Health Council of Public Representatives (COPR) Associates Program.

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