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Tables of Contents for Fibromyalgia : A Comprehensive Approach
Chapter/Section Title
Page #
Page Count
Foreword
viii
David A. Nye
Acknowledgments
xi
Introduction
1
4
A Cautionary Note
5
2
Fibromyalgia Basics
7
22
Signs and Symptoms
8
5
Possible Causes
13
3
A Brief History of Fibromyalgia
16
1
Finding the Right Doctor
17
6
Depression-Cause or Effect?
23
6
Case History: Roberta, 39, music teacher
24
5
The Role That Sleep Plays
29
21
Sleep's Healing Properties
31
4
How to Get the Sleep You Need
35
7
Prescription and Over-the-Counter Sleep Aids
42
8
Case History: Naomi, 45, self-employed writer/editor
46
4
Managing Pain
50
26
Monitoring and Describing Pain
51
1
The Many Sites of Fibromyalgia Pain
52
14
Medicines for Pain Relief
66
3
Narcotic Drugs
69
1
Nonmedical Pain Management Techniques
70
1
Massage and Physical Therapy
71
5
Case History: Donald, 41, university professor
74
2
Illnesses Similar or Related to Fibromyalgia
76
22
Irritable Bowel Syndrome
77
1
Irritable Bladder (Urethral Syndrome)
78
2
Circulatory Problems
80
1
Cognitive Problems
81
2
Ear and Hearing Problems
83
1
Hypoglycemia
84
5
Mitral Valve Prolapse
89
1
Premenstrual Syndrome
90
1
Reflux
90
1
Hypothyroidism
91
1
Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
91
1
Lyme Disease
92
2
Gulf War Syndrome
94
1
Postpolio Syndrome
95
3
Case History: Liz, 20, student
95
3
Myofascial Pain Syndrome
98
12
Trigger Point Locations and Their Effects
101
2
Therapy for Myofascial Pain
103
7
Case History: Sally, 54, retired researcher
107
3
Theories About the Causes of Fibromyalgia
110
11
Sleep Theories
111
1
Chemical Disturbances
111
2
Digestive Disturbance
113
1
Immune System Abnormalities
114
1
The Limbic System and the HPA Axis
115
1
Phosphate Metabolism
116
5
Case History: Frances, 45, computer programmer/analyst
118
3
Fibromyalgia in Children
121
11
Detecting FM in Children
122
10
Case History: Alicia, 19, college student
127
5
FM and Your Private Life
132
19
Spouses and Significant Others
132
1
The Relationship Contract
133
2
Grief and Acceptance
135
4
Sexual Intimacy
139
2
Explaining FM to Children
141
3
Explaining FM to Family and Friends
144
2
Pregnancy, Childbirth, and Postpartum Care
146
5
Case History: The Brown Family
147
4
Fibromyalgia and Work
151
16
To Tell or Not to Tell
152
2
The Americans with Disabilities Act
154
3
Office Ergonomics
157
1
Working at Home
158
1
Filing a Disability Claim
159
8
Case History: Melinda, 46, director of computer operations
164
3
Finding Your Balance
167
19
Exercise
168
4
Nutrition
172
3
Maintaining Good Emotional Health
175
2
Listening to Your Body
177
1
Troubleshooting Fibromyalgia
178
8
Case History: Candy, 44, former bank manager
183
3
Epilogue
186
3
Appendix A Resources
189
8
Appendix B Tips for Making Your Life Easier
197
6
Glossary
203
2
Notes
205
2
Background and Overview Articles
207
2
Index
209