Fibromyalgia and Other Central Pain Syndromes.

Fibromyalgia &amp -- Other Central Pain Syndromes -- Contents -- Introduction to Fibromyalgia and Related Problems -- The History of Fibromyalgia -- The Taxonomy of Chronic Pain: Moving Toward More Mechanistic Classifications -- The Epidemiology of Chronic Widespread Pain and Fibromyalgia -- The Concept of Central Sensitivity Syndromes -- The Neurobiology of Chronic Musculoskeletal Pain (Including Chronic Regional Pain) -- Neurotransmitters, Cytokines, Hormones, and the Immune System in Chronic Nonneuropathic Pain -- Dysfunction of the Autonomic Nervous System in Chronic Pain Syndromes -- Functional Imaging of Pain -- Muscles and Peripheral Abnormalities in Fibromyalgia -- Sleep and Its Potential Role in Chronic Pain and Fatigue -- Symptoms and Signs of Fibromyalgia Syndrome: An Overview -- Neurologic Features of Fibromyalgia -- Myofascial Pain Syndromes of the Head and Face -- Psychosocial Factors in Fibromyalgia -- Fibromyalgia in Children -- Fibromyalgia in Inflammatory and Endocrine Disorders -- Chronic Fatigue Syndrome -- The Functional Bowel Disorder Spectrum -- Genitourinary Associations with Fibromyalgia -- Chronic Low Back Pain -- Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy Syndrome -- The Role of Trauma in Chronic Neuromuscular Pain -- Controversial Syndromes and Their Relationship to Fibromyalgia -- The Evaluation of Individuals with Chronic Widespread Pain -- The Differential Diagnosis of Chronic Regional Pain -- Assessment Tools and Outcome Measures Used in the Investigation of Fibromyalgia -- Lifestyle and Environmental Interventions in Fibromyalgia and Related Conditions -- The Use of Exercise and Rehabilitation Regimens -- Cognitive and Behavioral Approaches to Chronic Pain -- Local Therapy for Fibromyalgia and Nonneuropathic Pain -- Systemic Therapies for Chronic Pain -- Complementary and Alternative Medicine for Fibromyalgia.

The Economic Impact of Fibromyalgia on Society and Disability Issues -- Prognosis -- Future Research Directions -- Appendix-Informational Resources -- Index.

This volume is the first comprehensive text devoted to fibromyalgia and other centrally mediated chronic pain syndromes. Leading experts examine the latest research findings on these syndromes and present evidence-based reviews of current controversies. Chapters discuss the definition, epidemiology, and pathophysiology of chronic pain and fibromyalgia, the clinical presentations of fibromyalgia syndrome, and central sensitization syndromes associated with chronic neuromuscular pain. The contributors thoroughly examine various approaches to evaluation and management of patients with fibromyalgia and chronic pain. Other chapters focus on disability issues, prognosis, and future research directions. A critically reviewed listing of Websites and other resources is included.

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