Mayo Clinic Guide To Fibromyalgia by Andy Abril
Brand: Mayo Clinic
Product Description
Called the invisible disease fibromyalgia is estimated to impact more than 10 million Americans. And yet so much is still misunderstood about this chronic disorder. Mayo Clinic Guide to Fibromyalgia is an invaluable resource for understanding fibromyalgia and its debilitating symptoms. Those living with fibromyalgia know it is an invasive disorder one that can cause overwhelming fatigue joint stiffness sleep problems migraines digestive problems and troubles with memory and concentration a symptom so common it is often referred to as fibrofog. While its believed that humans have suffered from fibromyalgia for hundreds even thousands of years a delay in medical research means many people living with fibromyalgia are still in the dark confused by their symptoms and what causes the painful disorder. By drawing upon decades of advanced research in studying and treating fibromyalgia Mayo Clinic Guide to Fibromyalgia combines anecdotes from real cases with expertise from Mayo Clinics rheumatology and chronic pain experts to provide an allencompassing guide for understanding one of the most common chronic illnesses affecting Americans today. This book also offers reasonable proven strategieslike worksheets to help readers craft a personalized daily planfor managing common fibromyalgia symptoms while serving as a comforting guide for those who may feel alone in their journey with fibromyalgia. This book breaks down what fibromyalgia isand isntin 4 separate sections Section 1 introduces fibromyalgia the history and modern discoveries of fibromyalgia research as well as common myths and misconceptions associated with the condition Section 2 outlines the different treatment options available to those who suffer from fibromyalgia including prescription medications therapies and forms of integrative medicine Section 3 offers helpful tips for managingand improvingchronic pain through diet exercise sleep and stress management Finally Section 4 explains how to find guidance and support from your family friends and physicians to help you live a life unhindered by fibromyalgia If youre struggling to advance past your painful fibromyalgia symptoms get the book Publishers Weekly described as the first book a newly diagnosed patient should consult. show more
Condition : New
Author : Andy Abril
Weight : 755.03
Publisher : Mayo Clinic
Language : English
EAN : 9781893005495
ISBN10 : 1893005496
Format : Paperback Softback
Date of Publication : 20211202
Place of Publication : United Kingdom
Pagination : 272 Pages 1 Illustrations Unspecified
Dimensions : 239 X 282 X 18