Fibromyalgia / Kim D. Jones and Janice H. Hoffman.
| Author/creator | Jones, Kim D. |
| Other author | Hoffman, Janice H. |
| Format | Book |
| Publication Info | Santa Barbara, Calif. : Greenwood Press/ABC-CLIO, ©2009. |
| Description | x, 146 pages : illustrations ; 25 cm. |
| Subjects |
| Series | Biographies of disease series Biographies of disease. ^A1003274 |
| Contents | What is fibromyalgia? -- Diagnosing the disorder -- Those at risk -- Treatment by health providers -- Pharmacological and nonpharmacological treatments -- Common co-morbidities -- Cultural impact. |
| Abstract | A fascinating look at the progression of a once-discounted medical disorder, from suspicion of malingering and mental illness to mainline acceptance by the world medical community. The authors " cover different aspects of the disease and its treatment, including global, economic, and risk statistics; a timeline of key events in the study of fibromyalgia; common symptoms and diagnostic indicators; pharmacologic and non-pharmacological treatments; associated disorders and syndromes; and impact of fibromyalgia at home, in the workplace, and in society at large. |
| Bibliography note | Includes bibliographical references (p. [135]-139) and index. |
| LCCN | 2009032509 |
| ISBN | 9780313364402 (hard copy : alk. paper) |
| ISBN | 0313364400 (hard copy : alk. paper) |
| ISBN | 9780313364419 (ebook) |
| ISBN | 0313364419 (ebook) |
Availability
| Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joyner | General Stacks | RC927.3 .J66 2009 | ✔ Available | Place Hold |