Mayo Clinic guide to fibromyalgia
Book - 2019
"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. 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."--Amazon.com.
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- Published
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Rochester, MN :
Mayo Clinic Press
[2019]
- Language
- English
- Main Author
- Other Authors
- Item Description
- Includes index.
"Strategies to take back your life"--Cover. - Physical Description
- vii, 270 pages : illustrations (chiefly color) ; 24 cm
- ISBN
- 9781893005495
9781893005501
- Letter from the editors
- How to use this book
- Part 1. What is fibromyalgia?
- Chapter 1. A brief introduction
- Gloria's story
- Justus' story
- Chapter 2. Fibromyalgia's lengthy journey
- New condition or ancient history?
- Early origins
- More recent developments
- First a term, then a definition
- What experts know today
- What fibromyalgia is not
- Chapter 3. Myths vs. facts
- Solving a mystery
- Myth 1. Fibromyalgia isn't real
- Myth 2. Fibromyalgia is a mental health disorder
- Myth 3. Fibromyalgia is an autoimmune disorder
- Myth 4. Fibromyalgia is a connective tissue disorder
- Myth 5. You're just looking for attention
- Myth 6. You're a hypochondriac
- Myth 7. You're just lazy
- Myth 8. You're just stressed
- Myth 9. You're just depressed
- Myth 10. Fibromyalgia isn't there if no test or X-ray can prove it
- Myth 11. Only middle-aged women get fibromyalgia
- Chapter 4. What causes fibromyalgia?
- Why do I have fibromyalgia?
- What is central sensitization?
- What else does research show?
- How and why you feel pain
- Changing the pain experience
- A reason for hope
- Chapter 5. How do I know if I have fibromyalgia?
- Not easy to diagnose
- How making a diagnosis has changed
- Other symptoms
- Inside the doctor's office
- Chapter 6. The cost of fibromyalgia
- What does fibromyalgia cost?
- Financial hardship
- Workplace challenges
- Loss of sleep
- Fatigue
- Physical deconditioning
- Strained relationships, feeling alone
- The toll on mental health
- Substance misuse
- Part 2. Treating fibromyalgia
- Chapter 2. Medications
- Pain medications 101
- Treatment options
- Antidepressants
- Muscle relaxers
- Anti-seizure medications
- Options beyond medications
- Using opioids to treat fibromyalgia
- To medicate ... or not
- Chapter 8. Cognitive behavioral therapy
- Changing your approach to fibromyalgia
- Changing your thoughts, behaviors and feelings
- How well does cognitive behavioral therapy work?
- Chapter 9. Integrative medicine
- What is integrative medicine?
- Relaxation exercises
- Moving meditation
- Massage therapy
- Acupuncture
- Hydrotherapy
- Supplements
- Learning more about integrative medicine
- Chapter 10. Interdisciplinary pain management programs
- What happens in an interdisciplinary pain management program
- Is this type of program right for you?
- What to look for
- How well do these programs work?
- Taking part in a Mayo Clinic program
- Part 3. Managing symptoms
- Chapter 11. Setting goals
- Ready, set, goals
- How to set goals
- 3 steps to goal-setting success
- Chapter 12. Retraining your brain
- Changing your thinking
- Medications
- Learning about fibromyalgia
- Physical activity
- Boost your mood
- Sleep
- Connect with others
- Can diet help?
- Chapter 13. Getting regular physical activity
- Move more, feel better
- Types of exercises to try
- Finding the right balance
- Chapter 14. Balance your time and energy
- How do you spend your time?
- Pacing
- Moderation
- Daily planner
- Chapter 15. Stress and mood management
- Fibromyalgia and mood
- Stress 101
- What about anxiety?
- Fibromyalgia and depression
- Mood-boosting tips
- Focus on what you can control
- Chapter 16. Take care of yourself
- Sleep well, live well
- What about sleep medications?
- Healing power of healthy eating
- Foods to eat and avoid
- Connecting with others
- Part 4. Living with fibromyalgia
- Gloria's story
- Justus' story
- Chapter 17. Partnering with your doctor
- An evolving understanding
- Who should guide your care?
- Building a partnership
- Making the most of your office visit
- Chapter 18. Family and support
- Why support matters
- Helping your family help you
- Communication do's and don'ts
- Build your team of support
- How your family can support you
- A spouse's perspective
- Do's and don'ts for family members
- Chapter 19. Work life
- To work or not to work?
- What research says
- Can fibromyalgia be disabling?
- What can make fibromyalgia disabling?
- Deciding what's best for you
- Action guide
- Create your plan
- Adjusting to a new normal
- Difficult days
- Daily planner
- Additional resources
- SMART goals worksheet: Example
- Your SMART goals worksheet
- Stretching exercises
- Relaxation exercises
- Other sources of information
- Glossary
- Index