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Mayo Clinic guide to fibromyalgia
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- ISBN: 9781893005495
- ISBN: 1893005496
- ISBN: 9781893005501
- ISBN: 189300550X
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vii, 270 pages : illustrations (some color) ; 24 cm - Publisher: Rochester, MN : Mayo Clinic Press, [2019]
- Copyright: ©2019
Content descriptions
| General Note: | Includes index. "Strategies to take back your life"--Cover. |
| Formatted Contents Note: | Part 1: What is fibromyalgia? -- A brief introduction -- Fibromyalgia's lengthy journey -- Myths vs. facts -- What causes fibromyalgia? -- How do I know if I have fibromyalgia? -- The cost of fibromyalgia -- Part 2: Treating fibromyalgia -- Medications -- Cognitive behavioral therapy -- Integrative medicine -- Interdisciplinary pain management programs -- Part 3: Managing symptoms -- Setting goals -- Retraining your brain -- Getting regular physical activity -- Balance your time and energy -- Stress and mood management -- Take care of yourself -- Part 4: Living with fibromyalgia -- Partnering with your doctor -- Family and support -- Work life -- Action guide -- Additional resources. |
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- 1 of 1 copy available at Kirtland Community College.
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| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
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| Kirtland Community College Library | RC 927.3 .M39 2019 | 30775305558679 | General Collection | Available | - |
Mayo Clinic on Fibromyalgia : Strategies to Take Back Your Life
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Table of Contents
Mayo Clinic on Fibromyalgia : Strategies to Take Back Your Life
| Section | Section Description | Page Number |
|---|---|---|
| Letter from the editors | p. 8 | |
| How to use this book | p. 10 | |
| Part 1 | What is fibromyalgia? | p. 12 |
| Chapter 1 | A brief introduction | p. 14 |
| Gloria's story | p. 16 | |
| Justus' story | p. 17 | |
| Chapter 2 | Fibromyalgia's lengthy journey | p. 20 |
| New condition or ancient history? | p. 21 | |
| Early origins | p. 21 | |
| More recent developments | p. 22 | |
| First a term, then a definition | p. 26 | |
| What experts know today | p. 26 | |
| What fibromyalgia is not | p. 28 | |
| Chapter 3 | Myths vs. facts | p. 32 |
| Solving a mystery | p. 33 | |
| Myth 1. Fibromyalgia isn't real | p. 34 | |
| Myth 2. Fibromyalgia is a mental health disorder | p. 34 | |
| Myth 3. Fibromyalgia is an autoimmune disorder | p. 35 | |
| Myth 4. Fibromyalgia is a connective tissue disorder | p. 36 | |
| Myth 5. You're just looking for attention | p. 37 | |
| Myth 6. You're a hypochondriac | p. 38 | |
| Myth 7. You're just lazy | p. 39 | |
| Myth 8. You're just stressed | p. 40 | |
| Myth 9. You're just depressed | p. 41 | |
| Myth 10. Fibromyalgia isn't there if no test or X-ray can prove it | p. 41 | |
| Myth 11. Only middle-aged women get fibromyalgia | p. 42 | |
| Chapter 4 | What causes fibromyalgia? | p. 44 |
| Why do I have fibromyalgia? | p. 45 | |
| What is central sensitization? | p. 47 | |
| What else does research show? | p. 50 | |
| How and why you feel pain | p. 52 | |
| Changing the pain experience | p. 53 | |
| A reason for hope | p. 55 | |
| Chapter 5 | How do I know if I have fibromyalgia? | p. 56 |
| Not easy to diagnose | p. 57 | |
| How making a diagnosis has changed | p. 58 | |
| Other symptoms | p. 62 | |
| Inside the doctor's office | p. 64 | |
| Chapter 6 | The cost of fibromyalgia | p. 66 |
| What does fibromyalgia cost? | p. 67 | |
| Financial hardship | p. 68 | |
| Workplace challenges | p. 69 | |
| Loss of sleep | p. 70 | |
| Fatigue | p. 70 | |
| Physical deconditioning | p. 71 | |
| Strained relationships, feeling alone | p. 72 | |
| The toll on mental health | p. 76 | |
| Substance misuse | p. 77 | |
| Part 2 | Treating fibromyalgia | p. 78 |
| Chapter 2 | Medications | p. 80 |
| Pain medications 101 | p. 82 | |
| Treatment options | p. 82 | |
| Antidepressants | p. 83 | |
| Muscle relaxers | p. 85 | |
| Anti-seizure medications | p. 86 | |
| Options beyond medications | p. 88 | |
| Using opioids to treat fibromyalgia | p. 88 | |
| To medicate ... or not | p. 93 | |
| Chapter 8 | Cognitive behavioral therapy | p. 94 |
| Changing your approach to fibromyalgia | p. 95 | |
| Changing your thoughts, behaviors and feelings | p. 96 | |
| How well does cognitive behavioral therapy work? | p. 100 | |
| Chapter 9 | Integrative medicine | p. 102 |
| What is integrative medicine? | p. 104 | |
| Relaxation exercises | p. 104 | |
| Moving meditation | p. 107 | |
| Massage therapy | p. 107 | |
| Acupuncture | p. 109 | |
| Hydrotherapy | p. 109 | |
| Supplements | p. 109 | |
| Learning more about integrative medicine | p. 110 | |
| Chapter 10 | Interdisciplinary pain management programs | p. 112 |
| What happens in an interdisciplinary pain management program | p. 114 | |
| Is this type of program right for you? | p. 115 | |
| What to look for | p. 117 | |
| How well do these programs work? | p. 117 | |
| Taking part in a Mayo Clinic program | p. 118 | |
| Part 3 | Managing symptoms | p. 120 |
| Chapter 11 | Setting goals | p. 122 |
| Ready, set, goals | p. 124 | |
| How to set goals | p. 124 | |
| 3 steps to goal-setting success | p. 126 | |
| Chapter 12 | Retraining your brain | p. 128 |
| Changing your thinking | p. 130 | |
| Medications | p. 130 | |
| Learning about fibromyalgia | p. 130 | |
| Physical activity | p. 132 | |
| Boost your mood | p. 132 | |
| Sleep | p. 133 | |
| Connect with others | p. 133 | |
| Can diet help? | p. 133 | |
| Chapter 13 | Getting regular physical activity | p. 134 |
| Move more, feel better | p. 136 | |
| Types of exercises to try | p. 138 | |
| Finding the right balance | p. 145 | |
| Chapter 14 | Balance your time and energy | p. 146 |
| How do you spend your time? | p. 147 | |
| Pacing | p. 148 | |
| Moderation | p. 152 | |
| Daily planner | p. 154 | |
| Chapter 15 | Stress and mood management | p. 158 |
| Fibromyalgia and mood | p. 159 | |
| Stress 101 | p. 160 | |
| What about anxiety? | p. 161 | |
| Fibromyalgia and depression | p. 162 | |
| Mood-boosting tips | p. 166 | |
| Focus on what you can control | p. 173 | |
| Chapter 16 | Take care of yourself | p. 174 |
| Sleep well, live well | p. 175 | |
| What about sleep medications? | p. 179 | |
| Healing power of healthy eating | p. 183 | |
| Foods to eat and avoid | p. 186 | |
| Connecting with others | p. 188 | |
| Part 4 | Living with fibromyalgia | p. 190 |
| Gloria's story | p. 192 | |
| Justus' story | p. 194 | |
| Chapter 17 | Partnering with your doctor | p. 196 |
| An evolving understanding | p. 198 | |
| Who should guide your care? | p. 198 | |
| Building a partnership | p. 199 | |
| Making the most of your office visit | p. 200 | |
| Chapter 18 | Family and support | p. 202 |
| Why support matters | p. 203 | |
| Helping your family help you | p. 205 | |
| Communication do's and don'ts | p. 207 | |
| Build your team of support | p. 208 | |
| How your family can support you | p. 210 | |
| A spouse's perspective | p. 212 | |
| Do's and don'ts for family members | p. 214 | |
| Chapter 19 | Work life | p. 216 |
| To work or not to work? | p. 217 | |
| What research says | p. 220 | |
| Can fibromyalgia be disabling? | p. 221 | |
| What can make fibromyalgia disabling? | p. 221 | |
| Deciding what's best for you | p. 221 | |
| Action guide | p. 224 | |
| Create your plan | p. 226 | |
| Adjusting to a new normal | p. 227 | |
| Difficult days | p. 232 | |
| Daily planner | p. 234 | |
| Additional resources | p. 238 | |
| SMART goals worksheet: Example | p. 240 | |
| Your SMART goals worksheet | p. 241 | |
| Stretching exercises | p. 242 | |
| Relaxation exercises | p. 254 | |
| Other sources of information | p. 256 | |
| Glossary | p. 258 | |
| Index | p. 264 |
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