Book description
Fibromyalgia is a chronic condition characterised by pain in the
muscles, tendons, ligaments and nerves. Other symptoms include
fatigue, sleep problems, allergies, anxiety, irritable bowel syndrome,
headaches, morning stiffness and problems with short term memory and
concentration. Increasing recognition of fibromyalgia means that
diagnosis and treatment are increasingly likely, but self-help is
still key. As well as tried and tested advice on how to reduce pain,
boost energy levels and help with regular sleep, this new edition
includes the latest in treatments, such as the popular therapy
guaifenesin. It also looks at how pain is experienced, explores the
possibility that fibromylagia may be due to a rogue gene, and
clarifies the difference between fibromyalgia and chronic fatigue syndrome.
