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Record Nr.

UNINA9910798138603321

Autore

Ali Naheed <1981->

Titolo

Understanding fibromyalgia : an introduction for patients and caregivers / / Naheed Ali

Pubbl/distr/stampa

Lanham : , : Rowman & Littlefield, , [2016]

©2016

ISBN

1-4422-2660-9

Descrizione fisica

1 online resource (239 p.)

Disciplina

616.7/42

Soggetti

Fibromyalgia

Lingua di pubblicazione

Inglese

Formato

Materiale a stampa

Livello bibliografico

Monografia

Note generali

Description based upon print version of record.

Nota di bibliografia

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Nota di contenuto

History of fibromyalgia -- Links to chronic fatigue syndrome -- How body systems are affected -- Brain fog : myth or reality -- Causes of fibromyalgia? -- Outpatient vs. inpatient -- Roles of family physicians, internists and neurologists -- Prevention is the key -- Alternative therapies -- Conventional treatments for fibromyalgia -- Fibromyalgia and diet -- Importance of exercise -- Lending a helping hand -- Approaching the mental aspects -- Parenting with fibromyalgia -- Occupational constraints.

Sommario/riassunto

Fibromyalgia is often misunderstood, and finding good information about it can be difficult. This introduction provides background, causes and symptoms, treatments and lifestyle adjustments that can help sufferers live better with fibromyalgia, while helping caregivers and others achieve a better understanding of the needs of their loved ones.