Bøger om fibromyalgi

Fibromyalgi

Bogen gør op med de mange myter, som fibromyalgi er omgivet af. Og med udgangspunkt i den nyeste forskning råder den bod på den store uvidenhed, som hidtil har præget området. Desuden indeholder bogen en række personlige cases, som belyser, hvad det egentlig indebærer at leve som kronisk smertepatient.

Fibromyalgi er en sygdom, der er omgivet af mange myter og stor uvidenhed. Sygdommen kan ramme både unge og ældre, mænd og kvinder, og man regner med, at der i Danmark findes ca. 50.000 mennesker med fibromyalgi. Heraf er hele 75-90 % kvinder.

Fibromyalgi - en dysfunktion i centralnervesystemet beskriver sygdommens symptomer og diagnosticeringsforløb, mulige årsagssammenhænge, eksisterende behandlingsmuligheder samt ikke mindst de psykosociale følger af at leve med fibromyalgi. Med indsigt og indlevelse beskriver forfatteren, der selv er ramt af sygdommen, hvordan man tackler sin situation, hvordan det påvirker ægtefællen, familien og vennerne samt hvilke sociale og retslige konsekvenser, sygdommen kan have. I bogens anden del præsenteres seks personlige beretninger fra mennesker, der lever med fibromyalgi.

Bogen er skrevet både til fibromyalgiramte og til deres pårørende og behandlere. Inge Møllehave udgav i 1993 den første bog på dansk om fibromyalgi. Den har længe været udsolgt og efterspurgt - derfor denne nye bog, der er opdateret med al den nyeste viden om sygdommen.

At leve med fibromyalgi

»At leve med Fibromyalgi af Guni Martin er en berigende dansk bog om den diffuse og smertelige lidelse fibromyalgi, som er en meget forsømt sygdom, hvad angår forskning, selvom omkring 50.000 danskere lider af den. Nogle forskere mener, at fibromyalgilidende oplever en smerteintensitet på højde med den, ledegift-patienter oplever. Der er dog den væsentlige forskel, at fibromyalgi ikke giver sig synlige udslag. Dette har givet lidelsen det sigende navn ""den usynlige sygdom"". På grund af denne usynlighed er det ikke let for omgivelserne at forstå de lidenede eller at tage dem alvorligt, og heller ikke for den ramte, selv at acceptere og tage hensyn til sin lidelse.

Denne bog er et godt redskab til at afhjælpe usynligheden, den opsummerer på en grundig og tilgængelig måde den seneste viden inden for området og fremlægger de mange symptomer ved fibromyalgi, så forståelsen af lidelsen øges.

Bogen er ikke bare baseret på nøgterne videnskabelige facts, men også på personlige erfaringer og oplevelser. Ydermere indeholder bogen et væld af praktiske forslag til behandling og afhjælpning af symptomer. Disse forslag kan være til stor inspiration for både de lidendeog de behandlende.«
- Susanne Bjørnskov, Fysioterapeut.

Skjulte lidelser

Gennem de seneste mere end 100 år har der været lidelser, der hverken har kunnet forklares eller findes en entydig behandling til. Denne bog tilbyder flere perspektiver på sådanne lidelser - ud fra et ønske om at beskrive disses mangesidede faktorer.

Bogen henvender sig til sundhedspersonle, behandlere, sagsbehandlere, jurister, pårørende til personer med disse lidelser og ikke mindst de ´ramte´ selv.

Stress og udstødelse

Bogen handler om de træthedssygdommene, fibromyalgi, kronisk træthedssyndrom og piskesmæld, som sundhedssystemet ikke i øjeblikket er i stand til at gøre noget ved.
Henrik Isager beskriver træthedssygdommene, og hvor invaliderende disse uerkendte sygdomme kan være for en stor del af patienterne som er blevet kastebolde mellem sundhedsvæsenet, politikerne og forsikringsselskaberne. I bogens sidste kapitel vurderer kostterapeut Eva Lydeking-Olsen på Isagers materiale ud fra delvis nye synsvinkler, idet hun ser træthedssygdommene som sygdom i den enkelte celle.

Treating and Beating Fibromyalgia and Chronic Fatigue Syndrome

I understand. For most of the world, it's a common little phrase. But for people who have fibromyalgia or chronic fatigue syndrome (or both), it's amazingly powerful, not to mention rare. Because you have an illness that's hard to 'prove', loved ones may secretly accuse you of hypochondria or laziness. You may be told 'it's all in your head'. Physicians can be even worse. If they believe that conditions exist at all - and some don't - their first impulse is to mask the symptoms with prescription drugs. Patients often end up on a medical merry - go-round, seeing doctor after doctor after doctor. They end up more confused and disoriented than ever, often concluding, 'Maybe I am crazy, after all'.

Fibromyalgia: The Complete Guide from Medical Experts and Patients

Fibromyalgia is a severe musculoskeletal pain and fatigue syndrome that afflicts approximately 3 to 6 million Americans. Fibromyalgia: The Complete Guide from Medical Experts and Patients is a comprehensive guide for patients and families. The book provides authoritative, practical advice and answers to common questions about this condition to help patients and families achieve a greater understanding of all aspects of dealing with fibromyalgia.

The Fibromyalgia Story

More than six million Americans - most of them women - have been diagnosed with the controversial medical disorder fibromyalgia syndrome (FMS). Because of the absence of definitive physiological markers, a well-understood cause, or effective treatment, FMS is controversial. Many have questioned if FMS is a "real" illness or if women sufferers are modern-day hysterics. Amidst the controversy, millions of women live with their very real symptoms. Rather than taking sides in the heated FMS debate, Kristin Barker explains how FMS represents an awkward union between the practices of modern medicine and the complexity of women's pain. Using interviews with sufferers, Barker focuses on how the idea of FMS gives meaning and order to women beset by troubling symptoms, self-doubt, and public skepticism. This book offers a fresh look at a controversial diagnosis, avoids overly simplistic explanations, and empathizes with sufferers without losing sight of medicine's power over our lives.

Hypermobility, Fibromyalgia and Chronic Pain

This groundbreaking new text explains and documents the scientific basis of chronic pain in Joint Hypermobility Syndrome (JHS) and other heritable disorders of connective tissue from the physiological, epidemiological, genetic and clinical viewpoints. It asks the reader to consider the possibility of JHS, identify it clinically, understand its co-morbidities, including interdependencies with Fibromyalgia and Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, while managing the condition appropriately. "Hypermobility, Fibromyalgia and Chronic Pain" takes a multi-specialty and multidisciplinary approach to understanding JHS and its management, drawing together expertise from a broad group of internationally-recognized authors. The book is split into two sections. Section 1 deals with the clinical manifestations of JHS and Fibromyalgia, their epidemiology and pathophysiology. Section 2 covers clinical management. Here the reader will find chapters covering pharmacotherapeutics, psychotherapy and physical therapies that address the needs of patients from childhood to adulthood. It is hoped that "Hypermobility, Fibromyalgia and Chronic Pain" will advance knowledge of therapies and provoke further research while stimulating interest and encouraging debate.

Healing Fibromyalgia: The Three-step Solution

Finally----an effective approach to fibromyalgia treatment and recovery! "Healing Fibromyalgia is a must for the person with fibromyalgia. Dr. Trock has listened to the needs of his patients and has responded with a clear and concise book that explains the problem and provides solutions to living with fibromyalgia--highly recommended as a guide to recovery!" --Denise L. Taylor-Moon, former Director of Outreach for the Chronic Pain and Fatigue Research Center at the University of Michigan Healing Fibromyalgia: The Three-Step Solution is not just another book telling you how to live with fibromyalgia--it's a guide for enjoying life fully without it. Exciting new findings and effective new therapies make it possible to eliminate the debilitating, intense pain and fatigue of fibromyalgia and reboot your life. This authoritative medical guide gives you the most current and accurate information on fibromyalgia causes, symptoms, diagnosis, and treatments. Healing Fibromyalgia covers vital topics that include: Common triggers of fibromyalgia, including physical trauma, an infection such as Lyme disease or hepatitis C, emotional upheaval, or chronic daily stress Finding the right physician--one who will listen to you and work with you The ideal fibromyalgia work-up--your medical history and physical exam An integrative approach to recovery that includes traditional medicine, lifestyle modifications, and holistic care Pharmaceutical and nonpharmaceutical treatments, including dietary supplements, manual therapies, injection treatments, pain-management techniques, and alternative remedies Useful tools for managing your fibromyalgia Beneficial lifestyle changes, including exercise and nutrition dos and don'ts Real-life stories of people who have conquered fibromyalgia Fibromyalgia sufferers have different triggers, different combinations of symptoms, and different routes to successful treatment and healing. This guide helps you find your personal path toward real and lasting relief.

Yoga for Fibromyalgia

Fibromyalgia, which affects more women than men, is characterized by widespread pain in muscles, ligaments and tendons, as well as fatigue and multiple tender points -- places on the body where slight pressure causes pain. Although mainstream medicine has yet to devise a successful plan for treating fibromyalgia, yoga offers sensible strategies for managing, and sometimes overcoming, the pain. Written by a yoga teacher and suitable for both yoga novices and veterans, this book is grounded in simple movements, breathing techniques, and guided visualization and relaxation sessions. Readers learn to reduce stress and manage fibromyalgia through eight sequences: four for pain relief, one to diminish fatigue and improve sleep, and three for maintaining body awareness and general flexibility. The author's simple, supportive language and mixture of theory, practice, and the latest scientific data offer hope for one of the most challenging health conditions.