Fibromyalgia : Clinical Guidelines and Treatments.

Intro -- Preface -- Contents -- Contributors -- Chapter-1 -- The Epidemiology and Prevalence of Fibromyalgia (FMS) -- Key Points -- Introduction -- Search Strategy -- Definitions: Epidemiology, Incidence, Prevalence -- Prevalence -- Global Prevalence -- Juvenile Fibromyalgia -- Miscellaneous Topics -- Mortality -- Hospitalizations -- Ambulatory Care Setting -- Costs of Fibromyalgia -- Fibromyalgia in the Workplace -- Conclusion -- References -- Chapter-2 -- Fibromyalgia Diagnosis -- Key Points -- Introduction -- Epidemiology and Prevalence -- Pathogenesis -- Diagnostic Criteria -- Evaluation -- Fatigue -- Lack of Sleep -- Affective Disorder -- Stiffness -- Cognitive Dysfunction -- Irritable Bowel Syndrome -- Genitourinary Disorders -- Related Syndromes -- Laboratory Evaluation -- References -- Chapter-3 -- Etiology -- Key Points -- Introduction -- Pathophysiology -- Background -- Mechanisms of Pain Sensation -- Chronic Pain and Central Sensitization -- Summary -- Genetic Susceptibility -- Background -- Specific Genes -- Summary -- Environmental Risks Factors -- Background -- Free Radicals -- Summary -- Physical Trauma As an Inciting Event -- Background -- Whiplash -- Summary -- Sleep and Mood Disorders As Causative Factors -- Background -- Sleep Disorders -- Mood Disorders -- Psychological Trauma -- Summary -- Conclusions -- References -- Chapter-4 -- Prognosis -- Key Points -- Overview -- Epidemiology -- Pathophysiology -- Prognostic Factors -- Follow-up -- Therapeutic Response -- Non-pharmacologic Therapies -- Pharmacologic Therapies -- References -- Chapter-5 -- Lifestyle Modification and Fibromyalgia -- Key Points -- Introduction -- Physical Exercise -- Diet -- Weight Reduction -- Quality of Sleep -- Alcohol Use -- Tobacco Use -- Conclusion -- References -- Chapter-6 -- Psychological Treatment for Fibromyalgia -- Key Points -- Introduction.

Theories of Chronic Pain -- The Biopsychosocial Model Applied to Fibromyalgia -- Biological -- Psychological -- Social -- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy -- Goals for Psychological Treatment -- Patient Assessment -- Cognitive-Behavioral Skills -- Self-Monitoring -- Goal Setting -- Operant Conditioning -- Graded Activity Exposure -- Pacing -- Relaxation Techniques -- Sleep Hygiene -- Exercise -- Biofeedback -- Conclusions -- References -- Chapter-7 -- Medications -- Key Points -- Major Classes of Medication for Treatment of Fibromyalgia -- Others -- Nonsteroidal Anti-inflammatory Drugs -- Opioid Use in Fibromyalgia -- Conclusion -- References -- Chapter-8 -- Adjuvant Treatments for Fibromyalgia -- Key Points -- Introduction -- Acupuncture -- Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation -- Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation (TENS) -- Biofeedback -- Massage -- Yoga and Tai Qi (Tai Chi) -- Balneotherapy (Spa Therapy) -- Other Complementary Therapies -- Conclusions -- References -- Chapter-9 -- Utilizing Clinical Treatments with a Limited Evidence Base -- Key Points -- Introduction -- Challenges in the Study of FM -- Review of Select Common Treatment Modalities for FM: Multimodal Versus Single-Modality Treatment in FM -- Physical Modalities Used to Treat FM -- Complementary and Alternative Medicine -- Electrotherapy -- Pharmacotherapy -- Interventional Therapy in FM -- Conclusion -- References -- Chapter-10 -- Treatment of Special Groups: Children, Pregnant, Elderly, and Mentally Disabled -- Key Points -- Fibromyalgia and Children -- Fibromyalgia and Pregnancy -- Fibromyalgia and the Elderly -- Fibromyalgia in the Disabled and Cognitively Impaired -- References -- Chapter-11 -- Emerging Developments -- Key Points -- References -- Chapter-12 -- Nutrition -- Key Points -- Introduction -- Pathophysiology.

Oxidant/Antioxidant Regulation and Impairments in Fibromyalgia -- Vitamin D Deficiency in Fibromyalgia -- Link Between Fibromyalgia and Obesity -- Fibromyalgia and Food Sensitivities -- Excitotoxins -- Treatment Section -- Antioxidant Supplements -- Vitamin D Supplements -- Diet Therapy -- Conclusion and Recommendations -- References -- Index.

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