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Mayo Clinic Guide to Fibromyalgia

Strategies to Take Back Your Life

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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.” —Publishers Weekly
 
Drawing on decades of experience in treating fibromyalgia, this book can help people with this much-misunderstood condition return to a fulfilling, enjoyable life. From personal stories of patients to the compassionate expertise of its medical editors, this guide seeks to inform, first explaining what fibromyalgia is—and isn’t—and helps guide readers toward finding the best mix of research-supported strategies for managing their symptoms. Also included is an actionable daily plan that can be started right away. This book:
 
· Defines fibromyalgia, describes what causes it, and lists the challenges it can pose
· Outlines treatment options
· Describes strategies for managing fibromyalgia
· Provides steps toward working with your health care team and family and creating a daily action plan for managing symptoms
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    • Publisher's Weekly

      August 19, 2019
      Rheumatologist Abril and psychologist Bruce, directors of the Mayo Clinic’s multi­disciplinary Fibromyalgia Treat­ment Program, present a comprehensive guide to one of medicine’s most misunderstood conditions. Fibromyalgia is a sensory disorder caused by changes in the nervous system that leads to miscommunication between the body’s nerves and brain about pain. In clear, lucid language, Abril and Bruce offer the newest guidelines and advice for every step of a patient’s journey, from the sometime elusive diagnosis to treatment and the daily management of pain and limitations. Part 1 discusses the causes of fibromyalgia and dispels common misconceptions—for instance, that fibromyalgia is a mental health disorder. Part 2 focuses on treatment, including pain medications and cognitive behavioral therapy, while Part 3 is all about identifying and taking positive actions against recurring and new symptoms, such as through regular exercise and improved nutrition and sleep. The most successful way to treat fibromyalgia, Abril and Bruce conclude, is with a variety of therapies performed by a coordinated team of experts. 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.

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