BookJacob N. Ablin, Yehuda Shoenfeld, editors.
Summary: This book provides a comprehensive overview of fibromyalgia syndrome that focuses on integrating concepts relevant to the pathogenesis, epidemiology and treatment of the condition. Details of how to manage sleep disorders, assess related disabilities, use pharmacological and complementary treatments are provided. Relevant aspects of neuromodulation, genetics, and neuromodulation are also covered. Therefore, enabling the reader to develop a deep understanding of the underlying triggers of and tools for assessing and treating fibromyalgia. Fibromyalgia Syndrome features a wealth of information on the basic science and contains guidance on how to make clinical decisions when treating patients with this condition, and is a valuable resource for any medical professional or trainee seeking a dedicated up-to-date resource on the topic.
Contents:
Overview and definition of the fibromyalgia syndrome
History of fibromyalgia and evolution of nomenclature
Chronic fatigue-definition and overlap with fibromyalgia
Chronic pain as a pathogenetic and clinical entity
Etiology and triggers in the development of fibromyalgia
Epidemiology of fibromyalgia and chronic pain
Pharmacological treatment of fibromyalgia
Complementary and alternative treatments
Neuromodulation for the treatment of fibromyalgia, including neurofeedback
Classification, criteria diagnosis
Psychiatric comorbidity
Fibromyalgia genetics
The clinical spectrum of fibromyalgia and overview of approach to treatment
Functional syndromes as fibromyalgia comorbidities
Cognitive behavioral treatment and other types of psychotherapy
Pediatric fibromyalgia
The neuroscience of fibromyalgia and central sensitization
Role of the immune system in fibromyalgia
The autonomic nervous system inn fibromyalgia
Sleep disorders and management in fibromyalgia and chronic pain
Assessing disability in fibromyalgia
Comorbidity of fibromyalgia in non-functional disorders-clinical and research implications
Cannabinoids in the fibromyalgia syndrome
Infections and vaccinations
Fibromyaliga and vaccinations
Small fiber neuropathy
Conclusion.