Fibromyalgia for dummies, by Roland Staud with Christine Adamec, (electronic resource)

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Label

Fibromyalgia for dummies, by Roland Staud with Christine Adamec, (electronic resource)

Medium

electronic resource

Statement of responsibility

by Roland Staud with Christine Adamec

Instantiates

• Fibromyalgia for dummies

Publication

• Hoboken, N.J., Wiley, Chichester, John Wiley distributor, 2007

Note

• Includes index
• Previous ed.: 2002

Color

multicolored

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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unknown

Edition

2nd ed.

Extent

1 online resource (xx, 336 p.)

Form of item

electronic

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ill.

Record ID

99207857116301161

Specific material designation

remote

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• (OCoLC)826461677
• (OCoLC)ocn826461677