Book's Table of Contents
Acknowledgements
Foreword -- Dr. Paul Brown
Our Story
Questionnaire
Chapter 1. The Diagnosis
Formal Diagnosis and Treatment of Fibromyalgia
Dr. Philip Mease
A patient's story: Ann A.
Fibromyalgia and Myofascial Pain Syndrome
Dr. Devin Starlanyl
A patient's story: Tom O.
Formal diagnosis and treatment of Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
Dr. Dedra Buchwald
A patient's story: Karin L.
Chapter 2. Symptoms of Fibromyalgia and Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
A patient's story: Lucy J.
Chapter 3. Conventional Therapies
Chapter 4. Osteopathy and Chiropractic Therapies
Chiropractic techniques: Dr. Robert Freitas
Getting relief with osteopathy: Dr. Cathy Lindsay
A patient's story: Barbara M.
Chapter 5. Chinese Medicine
Acupuncture: Sara Wicklein
A patient's story: Ellen J.
Tai Chi and Chi Kung: Kim Ivy
Chapter 6. Mental Health and Spirituality
Psychotherapy and chronic illness: Maureen Sweeny Romain
A patient's story: Jill M.
Spiritual counseling and chronic illness: Cornelia Duryeé Moore
A patient's story: Diane K.
Chapter 7. Work and Vocational Therapy
Vocational rehabilitation: Don Uslan
Chapter 8. Natural Healing and Nutrition
Eating for optimum health: Joleen Kelleher
A patient's story: Erin P.
Naturopathy: Dr. Rebecca Wynsome
A patient's story: David A.
Chapter 9. Exercise and Physical Therapy
Movement therapy: Eduardo Barrera
A patient's story: Sherry J.
Physical therapy: Dr. Kim Bennett
A patient's story: Betty M.
Yoga: Vijay Elarth
A patient's story: Rebecca H.
Chapter 10. Other Healing Options
Craniosacral therapy: Cherste Nilde
A patient's story: Becky R.
Massage therapy: Noreen Flack
Chapter 11. The Narcotics Controversy
Medical treatment with opiates: Dr. Michael Young
A patient's story: Melinda N.
Medical marijuana: Green Cross
A patient's story: Annie D.
Chapter 12. The Future of Fibromyalgia and Chronic
Fatigue Syndrome
Self-management techniques: Dr. Kate Lorig
Psychological aspects of chronic pain: Dr. Dennis Turk
Sleep dysfunction and fibromyalgia: Dr. Carol Landis
New directions in chronic fatigue syndrome research: Rich Carson
Chapter 13. Legal Considerations
Protecting your legal rights: Morris Rosenberg
A patient's story: Hilary S.
Resources
Glossary
Drug Trade Names
Bibliography
Notes on Contributors
Index
Copyright (c) 1999 Mari Skelly and Andrea Helm. From Alternative
Treatments for Fibromyalgia and Chronic Fatigue Syndrome: Insights from
Practitioners and Patients. Published by Hunter House Inc., Publishers,
Alameda CA; excerpted by arrangement with Hunter House. No part of this
text may be reproduced or transmitted in any form without the written
permission of the publisher.
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