Fibromyalgia (Biographies of Disease) - Hardcover

"Recommended. Upper-level undergraduates through professionals/practitioners." - Choice "A perfect, updated complement to Sharon Ostalecki's 2007 book Fibromyalgia: The Complete Guide." - Library Journal "Fibromyalgia provides general and basic information that is useful to students and anyone interested in learning more about this disease." - ARBAonline "Jones (Oregon Health and Science University) and Hoffman (clinical exercise specialist) define fibromyalgia as a syndrome and explain its pathophysiology, the clinician's role, the assembly of an ideal treatment team, various treatments, and other common disorders found in patients. Intended for both medical professionals and patients, the appendices list drugs often used in treating fibromyalgia with symptoms, provide a fibromyalgia clinical questionnaire, and illustrate exercises for loosening and strengthening muscles." - SciTech Book News

A fascinating look at the progression of a once-discounted medical disorder, from suspicion of malingering and mental illness to mainline acceptance by the world medical community. * A historic timeline pinpoints important moments in the efforts to define, diagnose, and relieve fibromyalgia * A complete glossary helps readers understand potentially difficult medical terminology related to fibromyalgia