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Fibromyalgia for dummies / by Roland Staud with Christine Adamec.

By: Contributor(s): Material type: TextTextSeries: --For dummiesPublication details: New York, NY : Wiley Pub., c2007.Edition: 2nd edDescription: xx, 336 p. : ill. ; 24 cmISBN:
  • 9780470145029
Subject(s): LOC classification:
  • RC927.3 .S775 2007
Partial 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. Helping someone you care about who's hurting -- 20. Parenting a child or adolescent with fibromyalgia -- pt. VI. The part of tens -- 21. Ten alternative remedies that help people with fibromyalgia -- 22. Ten mistakes to avoid when you have fibromyalgia -- 23. Ten ways to beat the effects of brain fog -- 24. Ten myths about fibromyalgia -- pt. VII. Appendixes -- Appendix A. Glossary -- Appendix B. Fibromyalgia medications -- Appendix C. Resources and support.
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Previous ed.: 2002.

Includes index.

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. Helping someone you care about who's hurting -- 20. Parenting a child or adolescent with fibromyalgia -- pt. VI. The part of tens -- 21. Ten alternative remedies that help people with fibromyalgia -- 22. Ten mistakes to avoid when you have fibromyalgia -- 23. Ten ways to beat the effects of brain fog -- 24. Ten myths about fibromyalgia -- pt. VII. Appendixes -- Appendix A. Glossary -- Appendix B. Fibromyalgia medications -- Appendix C. Resources and support.