Fibromyalgia

This book is designed to provide a succinct and practical guide to help primary care physicians, internists, specialists, and allied health professionals effectively diagnose and manage patients with fibromyalgia. This concise volume will provide an essential understanding of the pathophysiology of the pain, subtypes, and pitfalls in the diagnosis and management of this chronic condition. Designed to help eradicate misconceptions concerning fibromyalgia, including the ineffectiveness of treatment, this concise volume helps clinicians to understand and then effectively diagnosis and treat patients with the disorder. Ideal for busy clinicians at the point of care, Fibromyalgia presents an overview of the condition, including its epidemiology, symptoms, signs, and classification, as well as instructs healthcare professionals in the assessment and treatment of fibromyalgia patients.