Title:
Mayo Clinic guide to fibromyalgia / medical editors, Andy Abril, M.D., Barbara K. Bruce, Ph.D., L.P.
ISBN:
9780795352775
Publication Information:
Rochester, MN : Mayo Clinic Press, [2023]
©2019
Physical Description:
1 online resource : illustrations (chiefly color)
General Note:
"Strategies to take back your life"--Cover.
Mode of access: World Wide Web.
Contents:
What is fibromyalgia?. A brief introduction ; Fibromyalgia's lengthy journey ; Myths vs. facts ; What causes fibromyalgia? ; How do I know if I have fibromyalgia? ; The cost of fibromyalgia -- Part 2. Treating fibromyalgia. Medications ; Cognitive behavioral therapy ; Integrative medicine ; Interdisciplinary pain management programs -- Part 3. Managing symptoms. Setting goals ; Retraining your brain ; Getting regular physical activity ; Balance your time and energy ; Stress and mood management ; Take care of yourself -- Part 4. Living with fibromyalgia. Partnering with your doctor ; Family and support ; Work life -- Action guide -- Additional resources.
Summary:
Offers a guide for individuals diagnosed the fibromyalgia, describing what it is, its history, and contemporary research about the condition. Explores different treatment options from integrative medicine to medication, explains ways to manage the condition through personal wellness practices, and presents resources for getting support. Includes personal stories, eleven myths associated with the condition, and a glossary.
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