Fibromyalgia

(Hardback)

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A fascinating look at the progression of a once-discounted medical disorder, from suspicion of malingering and mental illness to mainline acceptance by the world medical community. As described in this timely volume, three decades of objective scientific evidence has finally transitioned a suspicious set of symptoms into a real diagnosis forand potential treatments offibromyalgia. It is a revelatory work, focusing on important research discoveries, the struggles of patients, and hopes for a future cure. Each chapter of Fibromyalgia covers different aspects of the disease and its treatment, including global, economic, and risk statistics; a timeline of key events in the study of fibromyalgia; common symptoms and diagnostic indicators; pharmacologic and non-pharmacological treatments; associated disorders and syndromes; and impact of fibromyalgia at home, in the workplace, and in society at large. Adding to the coverage is a firsthand account from a young patient describing her experiences with this disease.

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Jones (Oregon Health and Science University) and Hoffman (clinical exercise specialist) define fibromyalgia as a syndrome and explain its pathophysiology, the clinician's role, the assembly of an ideal treatment team, various treatments, and other common disorders found in patients. Intended for both medical professionals and patients, the appendices list drugs often used in treating fibromyalgia with symptoms, provide a fibromyalgia clinical questionnaire, and illustrate exercises for loosening and strengthening muscles. * SciTech Book News *
Fibromyalgia provides general and basic information that is useful to students and anyone interested in learning more about this disease. * ARBAonline *
A perfect, updated complement to Sharon Ostalecki's 2007 book Fibromyalgia: The Complete Guide. * Library Journal *
Recommended. Upper-level undergraduates through professionals/practitioners. * Choice *

Author Bio

Kim Dupree Jones, PhD, is associate professor of nursing and assistant professor of medicine at Oregon Health & Science University, Portland, OR. Janice Holt Hoffman, CES, is a certified clinical exercise specialist at Oregon Health & Science University, Portland, OR.