Alternative Treatments for Fibromyalgia and Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Insights from Practitioners and Patients

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Pub. Date: 1999-10-25
Publisher(s): Hunter House
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Summary

Describes the effectiveness of tai chi, yoga, acupuncture, massage, andhiropractic.

Table of Contents

Acknowledgments ix
Foreword xi
Dr. Paul Brown
Introduction Our Story 1(6)
The Questionnaire
7(2)
The Diagnosis
9(28)
Formal Diagnosis and Treatment of Fibromyalgia
17(3)
Dr. Philip Mease
A Patient's Story
20(2)
Ann A.
Fibromyalgia and Myofascial Pain Syndrome
22(5)
Dr. Devin Starlanyl
A Patient's Story
27(3)
Tom O.
Formal Diagnosis and Treatment of Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
30(4)
Dr. Dedra Buchwald
A Patient's Story
34(3)
Karin L.
Symptoms of Fibromyalgia and Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
37(8)
A Patient's Story
42(3)
Lucy J.
Conventional Therapies
45(7)
Osteopathy and Chiropractic Therapies
52(13)
Chiropractic Technique
55(4)
Dr. Robert Freitas
Getting Relief with Osteopathy
59(2)
Dr. Cathy Lindsay
A Patient's Story
61(4)
Barbara M.
Chinese Medicine
65(12)
Acupuncture
68(3)
Sara Wicklein
A Patient's Story
71(3)
Ellen J.
Tai Chi and Chi Kung
74(3)
Kim Ivy
Mental Health and Spirituality
77(29)
Psychotherapy and Chronic Illness
90(3)
Maureen Sweeny Romain
A Patient's Story
93(4)
Jill M.
Spiritual Counseling and Chronic Illness
97(6)
Cornelia Duryee Moore
A Patient's Story
103(3)
Diane K.
Work and Vocational Therapy
106(13)
Vocational Rehabilitation
115(4)
Don Uslan
Natural Healing and Nutrition
119(20)
Eating for Optimum Health
125(5)
Joleen Kelleher
A Patient's Story
130(3)
Erin P.
Naturopathy
133(3)
Dr. Rebecca Wynsome
A Patient's Story
136(3)
David A.
Exercise and Physical Therapy
139(26)
Movement Therapy
144(5)
Eduardo Barrera
A Patient's Story
149(1)
Sherry J.
Physical Therapy
150(5)
Dr. Kim Bennett
A Patient's Story
155(4)
Betty M.
Yoga
159(3)
Vijay Elarth
A Patient's Story
162(3)
Rebecca H.
Other Healing Options
165(15)
Craniosacral Therapy
170(3)
Cherste Nilde
A Patient's Story
173(3)
Becky R.
Massage Therapy
176(4)
Noreen Flack
The Narcotics Controversy
180(20)
Medical Treatment with Opiates
183(4)
Dr. Michael Young
A Patient's Story
187(3)
Melinda N.
Medical Marijuana
190(6)
Green Cross
A Patient's Story
196(4)
Annie D.
The Future of Fibromyalgia and Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
200(17)
Self-Management Techniques
203(2)
Dr. Kate Lorig
Psychological Aspects of Chronic Pain
205(4)
Dr. Dennis Turk
Sleep Dysfunction and Fibromyalgia
209(3)
Dr. Carol Landis
New Directions in Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Research
212(5)
Rich Carson
Legal Considerations
217(20)
Protecting Your Legal Rights
224(4)
Morris Rosenberg
A Patient's Story
228(9)
Hilary S.
Resources 237(5)
Glossary 242(11)
Drug Trade Names 253(2)
Bibliography 255(3)
Notes on Contributors 258(5)
Index 263

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