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Starlanyl, Devin.

Fibromyalgia & chronic myofascial pain syndrome : a survival manual / Fibromyalgia and chronic myofascial pain syndrome - Oakland, Calif. : New Harbinger Publications, c1996. - xviii, 401 p. : ill. ; 28 cm.

Includes bibliographical references (p. [381]-390) and index.

Fibromyalgia syndrome: what it is and isn't -- The myofascia -- Myofascial trigger points -- Chronic myofascial pain syndrome -- FMS/MPS: the "double whammy" -- Coexisting conditions -- Perpetuating factors -- Questions and answers about common symptoms -- Chronic pain states: a different animal -- Sleep -- Irritable bowel syndrome -- Flare -- Pregnancy -- The body-mind connection -- Taking control -- Coping day to day -- Keeping a journal -- Fibrofog and other absurdities -- Positive change -- Meditation and mindfulness -- Fibromyalgia/myofascial pain syndrome medications -- Enhancing your medications -- Guaifenesin -- Nutrition: keep it natural -- Bodywork: helping your body work -- Bodyworkers -- Bodywork you can do yourself -- Alternatives: other cultures, other ways -- Advocating for yourself -- The home front -- Building your support structure -- Past issues -- The workplace -- Disability: there oughtta be a law -- Travel -- Children with FMS or FMS/MPS complex -- Finding your primary care physician.

ISBN: 1572240466 (pbk.) 9781572240469 (pbk.)

LCCN: 95072229

Nat. Bib. Agency Control No.: 9705891 DNLM

Subjects--Topical Terms:
Fibromyalgia.
Myofascial pain syndromes.
Fibromyalgia.
Myofascial Pain Syndromes.
Fibromyalgie.
Douleur myofasciale.

LC Class. No.: RC927.3 / .W53 1996

Dewey Class. No.: 616.7/4

National Library of Medicine Call No.: 1997 C-898 WE 544 / S795f 1996