Fibromyalgia

One of the only books to publish post-FDA approval of the first fibromyalgia drugs. Utilizing evidence-based research, this revolutionary source explores the difficult diagnosis and management of the controversial syndrome of fibromyalgia. Carefully guiding physicians through the steps leading to diagnosis, Fibromyalgia emphasizes targeting the underlying fibromyalgia syndrome rather than treating each of its symptoms individually. Written by recognized experts, Fibromyalgia : describes how to diagnose fibromyalgia advises how to handle patient distress recommends when to refer a patient to a specialist discusses how to motivate behavior changes in patients explores both traditional and up-and-coming pharmaceutical and non-pharmaceutical treatment methods Preface......Page 5 Contents......Page 7 Contributors......Page 9 Etiology of Fibromyalgia......Page 11 Evaluation......Page 36 Nonpharmacological, Complementary and Alternative Treatments for Fibromyalgia......Page 45 The Pharmacological Treatment of Fibromyalgia......Page 66 Psychosocial Issues in Fibromyalgia......Page 91 Disability Management in Patients with Fibromyalgia Syndrome......Page 114 Exercise as an Intervention for Individuals with Fibromyalgia......Page 138 Motivating Behavioral Change in Fibromyalgia......Page 146 Fibromyalgia Management for the Primary Care Provider......Page 162 Index......Page 169 Etiology of fibromyalgia / Clauw Evaluation / Crofford Non-pharmacological, complementary & alternative (CAM) treatments for fibromyalgia / Bonakdar The pharmacological treatment of fibromyalgia / Arnold Psychosocial issues in fibromyalgia / Turk, Wilson Disability management in patients with fibromyalgia syndrome / Tait Exercise as an intervention for individuals with fibromyalgia / Gowans Motivating behavioral change in fibromyalgia / Williams, Marshak Fibromyalgia management for the primary care provider / McCarberg.