Bibliograph

Figuring out fibromyalgia, current science and the most effective treatments, Ginevra Liptan

Type

Label

Figuring out fibromyalgia, current science and the most effective treatments, Ginevra Liptan

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references (pages 160-188) and index

Illustrations

illustrations

Index

index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

Figuring out fibromyalgia

Nature of contents

bibliography

Oclc number

713376949

Responsibility statement

Ginevra Liptan

Sub title

current science and the most effective treatments

Summary

With the unique perspective of a physician studying fibromyalgia "from the inside, " the author explains the most up-to-date science and guides readers to the most effective treatments from both conventional and alternative medicine. Includes new evidence about what causes fibromyalgia, which alternative therapies are supported by research, and is told from a physician with personal experience

Table Of Contents

The F-word of medicine -- Part I: The Chain Reaction that Causes Fibromyalgia. Overview of fibromyalgia -- My story -- Fibromyalgia as a chain reaction -- Is fibromyalgia pain all in your spinal cord? -- Fascia is the source of muscle pain -- Causes of inflammation -- Treating Each Step in the Chain Reaction. A guide to getting better -- Practical diet advice for fibromyalgia -- Solving the exercise dilemma -- Improving sleep, how to stop sleeping with one eye open -- Manual therapy for your fascia -- Reducing the fight-or-flight response -- Other Treatments for Fibromyalgia. Should I take supplements for fibromyalgia? -- Effective alternative therapies, what helps and what doesn't -- Prescription medications that can help -- Are fibromyalgia and chronic fatigue syndrome the same disease? -- An undercover report from medical training

Classification