Download or read book The Crazy World of Fibromyalgia written by James L. Potter and published by Publishamerica Incorporated. This book was released on 2005-01-01 with total page 49 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Although fibromyalgia syndrome is clearly more prevalent among women, the illness does afflict men as well. In this book I will share the male side of fibromyalgia and open myself up in hopes of helping other men. Along with how I found it affects almost everyone in my family in one form or another. If you suffer from fibromyalgia syndrome and are reading this, then I'm sure there will be much to identify with. Fibromyalgia is very misunderstood yet so widespread with nearly four million Americans that suffer. There still is not enough known to cure or treat it fully. Almost everyone with fibromyalgia syndrome has a story that goes back years before they were ever diagnosed with it. Many of the stories read the same. For so long they suffered from something no one had an answer for. They lived in The Crazy World of Fibromyalgia.
Download or read book The Crazy World of Fibromyalgia written by James Potter and published by . This book was released on 2004-07 with total page 116 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: My book is about the struggle as a man with a womans disease and how most of my family suffer from it as well.
Download or read book Mayo Clinic Guide to Fibromyalgia written by Andy Abril and published by Mayo Clinic Press. This book was released on 2019-09-24 with total page 274 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Fibromyalgia is a condition that’s often misunderstood by the general public and doctors alike. This book aims to dispel myths about fibromyalgia and offers practical strategies that can help anyone living with this condition manage it successfully and return to a fulfilling and enjoyable life. Drawing on decades of experience in treating fibromyalgia, Mayo Clinic Guide to Fibromyalgia offers research-supported, practical strategies that can help anyone with fibromyalgia live their best life now. From personal stories of people living with fibromyalgia to the compassionate expertise of its medical editors, this book seeks to first connect with people who have fibromyalgia in a way that they may not have experienced from loved ones and even doctors. From there, readers will learn about what fibromyalgia is – and isn’t – and find solace in knowing that they’re not alone in the challenges that they face. The half of the book sets the foundation for the second half, which outlines practical strategies shown to be effective in managing fibromyalgia. Along the way, worksheets will help guide readers toward finding the best mix of strategies for managing their symptoms. The entire book comes together in the last part, where readers will put everything they’ve learned into an actionable daily plan that they can start using right away. This book is divided into 4 parts: Part 1 defines fibromyalgia, describes what causes it, and lists the challenges it can pose Part 2 outlines treatment options Part 3 describes strategies for managing fibromyalgia Part 4 outlines steps toward working with your health care team and family and creating a daily action plan for managing symptoms From Publishers Weekly: Coming from one of the most reliable, respected health resources that Americans have, this book is the first one a newly diagnosed patient should consult. (Sept.)
Download or read book Healing through Trigger Point Therapy written by Devin J. Starlanyl and published by North Atlantic Books. This book was released on 2013-10-22 with total page 265 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book is about empowerment for chronic pain patients and care providers alike. Every chronic pain condition has a treatable myofascial trigger point component, including fibromyalgia. Many of the localized symptoms now considered as fibromyalgia are actually due to trigger points. The central sensitization of fibromyalgia amplifies symptoms that trigger points cause, and this book teaches care providers and patients how to identify and treat those causes. Chronic myofascial pain due to trigger points can be body-wide, and can cause or maintain fibromyalgia central sensitization. Trigger points can cause and/or maintain or contribute to many types of pain and dysfunction, including numbness and tingling, fibromyalgia, irritable bowel syndrome, plantar fasciitis, osteoarthritis, cognitive dysfunctions and disorientation, impotence, incontinence, loss of voice, pelvic pain, muscle weakness, menstrual pain, TMJ dysfunction, shortness of breath, and many symptoms attributed to old age or "atypical" or psychological sources. Trigger point therapy has been around for decades, but only recently have trigger points been imaged at the Mayo Clinic and National Institutes of Health. Their ubiquity and importance is only now being recognized. Devin Starlanyl is a medically trained chronic myofascial pain and fibromyalgia researcher and educator, as well as a patient with both of these conditions. She has provided chronic pain education and support to thousands of patients and care providers around the world for decades. John Sharkey is a physiologist with more than twenty-seven years of anatomy experience, and the director of a myofascial pain facility. Together they have written a comprehensive reference to trigger point treatment to help patients with fibromyalgia, myofascial pain, and many other conditions. This guide will be useful for all types of doctors, nurses, therapists, bodyworkers, and lay people, facilitating communication between care providers and patients and empowering patients who now struggle with all kinds of misunderstood and unexplained symptoms. Part 1 explains what trigger points are and how they generate symptoms, refer pain and other symptoms to other parts of the body, and create a downward spiral of dysfunction. The authors look at the interconnection between fibromyalgia and myofascial trigger points and their possible causes and symptoms; identify stressors that perpetuate trigger points such as poor posture, poor breathing habits, nutritional inadequacies, lack of sleep, and environmental and psychological factors; and provide a list of over one hundred pain symptoms and their most common corresponding trigger point sources. Part 2 describes the sites of trigger points and their referral patterns within each region of the body, and provides pain relief solutions for fibromyalgia and trigger point patients and others with debilitating symptoms. Pain treatment plans include both self-help remedies for the patient—stretching or postural exercises, self-massage techniques and prevention strategies—as well as diagnostic and treatment hints for care providers. Part 3 offers guidance for both patients and care providers in history taking, examination, and palpation skills, as well as treatment options. It offers a vision for the future that includes early assessment, adequate medical training, prevention of fibromyalgia and osteoarthritis, changes to chronic pain management and possible solutions to the health care crisis, and a healthier version of our middle age and golden years, asserting that patients have a vital role to play in the management of their own health.
Download or read book Dear World Fibromyalgia People Speak Out written by Dawna L. Vance and published by iUniverse. This book was released on 2000-09 with total page 126 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: I have suffered from Fibromyalgia all my life. The last few years have been the worst. After talking with many people who are just like me, I realized how great it felt to know I wasn't alone. I also realized that if it helped me to talk to them, then maybe it whould help others as well. So I wrote this book to help others know they are not alone. The World does care. Your Fibromite Friend Dawna
Download or read book Pain and Prejudice written by Gabrielle Jackson and published by Greystone Books Ltd. This book was released on 2021-03-08 with total page 168 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: “[A] powerful account of the sexism cooked into medical care ... will motivate readers to advocate for themselves.”—Publishers Weekly STARRED Review A groundbreaking and feminist work of investigative reporting: Explains why women experience healthcare differently than men Shares the author’s journey of fighting for an endometriosis diagnosis In Pain and Prejudice, acclaimed investigative reporter Gabrielle Jackson takes readers behind the scenes of doctor’s offices, pharmaceutical companies, and research labs to show that—at nearly every level of healthcare—men’s health claims are treated as default, whereas women’s are often viewed as a-typical, exaggerated, and even completely fabricated. The impacts of this bias? Women are losing time, money, and their lives trying to navigate a healthcare system designed for men. Almost all medical research today is performed on men or male mice, making most treatments tailored to male bodies only. Even conditions that are overwhelmingly more common in women, such as chronic pain, are researched on mostly male bodies. Doctors and researchers who do specialize in women’s healthcare are penalized financially, as procedures performed on men pay higher. Meanwhile, women are reporting feeling ignored and dismissed at their doctor’s offices on a regular basis. Jackson interweaves these and more stunning revelations in the book with her own story of suffering from endometriosis, a condition that affects up to 20% of American women but is poorly understood and frequently misdiagnosed. She also includes an up-to-the-minute epilogue on the ways that Covid-19 are impacting women in different and sometimes more long-lasting ways than men. A rich combination of journalism and personal narrative, Pain and Prejudice reveals a dangerously flawed system and offers solutions for a safer, more equitable future.
Download or read book When Muscle Pain Won t Go Away written by Gayle Backstrom and published by Taylor Trade Publishing. This book was released on 1998-10-01 with total page 226 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In this completely updated edition, Gayle Backstrom, who has FM, and Dr. Bernard Rubin explain and demystify this chronic muscle pain syndrome. Taking into account the latest research findings on fibromyalgia, Backstrom and Rubin seek to educate and assist the layperson in recognizing and treating this condition.
Download or read book Living with Fibromyalgia written by Christine Craggs-Hinton and published by Sheldon Press. This book was released on 2011-01-01 with total page 231 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Fibromyalgia is a chronic condition characterised by pain in the muscles, tendons, ligaments and nerves. Other symptoms include fatigue, sleep problems, allergies, anxiety, irritable bowel syndrome, headaches, morning stiffness and problems with short term memory and concentration. Increasing recognition of fibromyalgia means that diagnosis and treatment are increasingly likely, but self-help is still key. As well as tried and tested advice on how to reduce pain, boost energy levels and help with regular sleep, this new edition includes the latest in treatments, such as the popular therapy guaifenesin (sic). It also looks at how pain is experienced, explores the possibility that fibromylagia may be due to a rogue gene, and clarifies the difference between fibromyalgia and chronic fatigue syndrome. Other topics include: fibromyalgia and immune dysfunction; links with hypothyroidism; psychotherapy; the vital importance of low-impact aerobic exercise such as walking, cycling or swimming diet; illustrated posture and exercise advice; pain and stress management; complementary therapies 'Having managed her own fibromyalgia, Christine now passes her experience and knowledge on to others so that they do not have to spend their precious time researching what she has already done. Progress has been made over the last few years and more medical professionals are recognising the symptoms, but there are still many who lack the knowledge to diagnose and treat fibromyalgia effectively. At present there are no national guidelines for treatment. This is one reason this book is so vital to those with fibromyalgia their families, friends and employers' Pam Stewart MBE, Fibromyalgia Association UK chair.
Download or read book You re Not Crazy An Overcomers Guide to Fibromyalgia written by Timothy Weir and published by Lulu.com. This book was released on 2007-07-11 with total page 180 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This easy to read book written by Dr. Tim Weir, host of the "Loving Life TV Show, best selling author and practicing chiropractor. It has been updated with the latest research on Fibromyalgia. This dreaded disease has plagued millions, and now he gives common sense solutions to some severe problems. Give this book to someone that you know suffers from muscle aches, headaches, depression. This book will give them hope for the future!
Download or read book Fibromyalgia written by Dawn A. Marcus and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2010-09-15 with total page 266 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Caring for patients with fibromyalgia requires an understanding of the complex nature of this condition. Fibromyalgia: A Practical Clinical Guide is a state-of-the-art resource designed to clarify the controversy about fibromyalgia and to provide clinicians with the latest information about its pathogenesis and clinical evaluation, as well as evidence-based guidelines for effective treatment. This comprehensive title includes fully referenced, practical information on this fast-emerging field and provides useful clinical suggestions and practical office tools for effectively managing patients. The good news for fibromyalgia patients and their healthcare providers is that a wide range of medication, non-medication, and non-traditional therapies have been proven to effectively reduce some of the most problematic and disabling fibromyalgia symptoms. Brief case vignettes help describe many of the common presentations, concerns, and complexities typically seen in fibromyalgia patients. Invaluable graphic aids -- boxes, tables, and figures – are used widely to provide quick reference for the busy clinician seeking information. In addition, clinic-proven assessment and documentation tools for evaluating and monitoring fibromyalgia symptoms and severity are provided, along with handouts for patients to provide guidance on pain management techniques, including detailed exercise and relaxation technique instructions. A unique addition to the literature, Fibromyalgia: A Practical Clinical Guide is an indispensable reference for all clinicians who care for patients with fibromyalgia.
Download or read book The Fibromyalgia Story written by Kristin Barker and published by Temple University Press. This book was released on 2009-09-04 with total page 265 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The first unbiased assessment of fibromyalgia.
Download or read book FIBROMYALGIA written by MARÍA DEL PILAR COVARRUBIAS MONTAÑO and published by Ediciones ECA. This book was released on with total page 600 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Pilar’s Fibropedia is a compendium of knowledge that refers to fibromyalgia and the detonating factors of cells, as well as a compilation of strategies and treatments that can include diseases and possibilities that both patients and family members have to treat this condition. The book is dedicated to people living with fibromyalgia, their relatives and doctors who are unaware of their existence and who are interested in the treatment. The book consists of ten chapters that deal with the brief history of the condition, how it is diagnosed, the types of fibromyalgia and the factors that influence its development. There is also a section that deals with the relationship between fibromyalgia, food and sleep, to conclude with allopathic treatments, alternative therapies and psychological therapies that help improve the quality of life of those with fibromyalgia. Through the pages of this book, the author shares her vision of life with fibromyalgia, the challenges that everyone faces and how she has overcome those challenges; always looking to give incentive to those who believe they have lost the battle to an entity so unknown and disconcerting. It is important to emphasize that the author seeks to give voice to those who have remained in the dark, providing a light of hope and how it can help a society of social support so that with knowledge, love, education and affection. This work was made by the efforts of the Mexican Foundation for Fibromyalgia (FIBRO), which started work in 1999 and its Founder María del Pilar Covarrubias Montaño who is the author. The Mexican Foundation for Fibromyalgia is a non-profit civil association whose purpose is to research, update and disseminate information about fibromyalgia, as well as comprehensive care for those who suffer.
Download or read book Fibromyalgia written by Don L. Goldenberg and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2002 with total page 260 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This guide to fibromyalgia discusses its various causes and symptoms, the role of stress and other factors, and the different conventional and alternative remedies available.
Download or read book The First Year Fibromyalgia written by Claudia Craig Marek and published by Robinson. This book was released on 2012-10-25 with total page 518 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Muscle pain, fatigue, irritable bowel and bladder - could it all add up to fibromyalgia? Such a range of common symptoms ensures that this disorder is difficult to diagnose, yet fibromyalgia makes life miserable for thousands of people in Britain, and it is greatly on the increase. In this book, patient-expert Claudia Craig Marek, first diagnosed with fibromyalgia in 1991, guides you through your first year of learning how to cope, informing you about mainstream and complementary treatment, as well as taking an in-depth look at the all-important quality of life issues. Marek answers your most pressing questions including: How to get a proper diagnosis; How best to manage muscle pain; How to treat irritable bowel syndrome; Which medications can help and which can harm; What are the most effective complementary therapies; How to manage work, travel and relationship issues
Download or read book FibroWHYalgia written by Susan E. Ingebretson and published by Norsehorse Press. This book was released on 2010-02 with total page 218 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A half diary, half tutorial guide to lead through the maze of traditional and nontraditional healing methods for fibromyalgia.
Download or read book Fibromyalgia written by Barbara Robbins and published by Christian Faith Publishing, Inc.. This book was released on 2022-02-16 with total page 168 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book was written by Fibromyalgia patients from around the world. The chapters range from an individual's journey with fibromyalgia, to interviews, a visual chapter of our illness, special chapters and graphs showing fibro symptoms. The purpose of this book is to inform the newly diagnosed, patients, family, friends and yes, doctors, to recognize and learn the symptoms and helpful solutions of how to deal with this illness. Once the population is more educated, we all pray a cure will be found. One symptom alone runs through us all, PAIN. It is time for everyone to recognize Fibromyalgia as a valid illness. Like the canaries in the coal mines, we are the tip of the iceberg. Due to environmental toxins, GMO foods, chemicals added to vitamins and medicines, trauma/stress in daily life, ALL these elements woven together WILL eventually affect each of us. Our sensitivities, allergies, exhaustion and pain will continue to spread. Let's not allow this illness to control future generations. The time to stop the suffering is now.
Download or read book Taming the Beast written by Katinka Van Der Merwe and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 2013-11-13 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Fibromyalgia is a complicated, vicious beast. It methodically steals your quality of life, it robs you of sleep, and submerses you in terrible daily pain and debilitating fatigue. The traditional medical approach to this condition is that the cause of fibromyalgia is a mystery, that it is incurable, and that the only way to manage it is to take lots of medications to cover up your pain and other symptoms. Now, for the first time, we provide a fresh look at this condition in a way that has never been done before. We address some of the most obscure symptoms that you may have not known are associated with fibromyalgia, as well as what might have caused your fibromyalgia in the first place, and how to differentiate between different kinds of fibromyalgia. We also discuss the critical role of the nervous system and how its malfunction causes fibromyalgia. Lastly, we discuss positive actions that you can start taking today to help measure and address the neurological, physical, emotional, and chemical symptoms associated with fibromyalgia. Along every step of the way, you will be able to objectively test your results. This book is meant as a guide to not only understand fibromyalgia better, but to help you design a plan to conquer it, starting today.
