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Book SynopsisThis book examines the controversial yet debilitating illness known as Fibromyalgia. As many as 15 million women suffer from it the US but there are hugely differing opinions as to whether these women are masquerading. The author details six fictional cases that are factually based relating to typical patients from a variety of socio-economic backgrounds. By appreciating this unique approach everyone will gain a broader understanding of this challenging illness.
Trade Review"While several books address the challenges of living with fibromyalgia, Hall's is a uniquely objective account that surveys diagnosis, treatments, and the controversy surrounding the condition. Recommended for academic and large public libraries." -- Library Journal's Xpress Reviews (web-exclusive), January 27, 2009
Table of ContentsIntroduction; Personal Narratives; Explanation to Participants; How is Fibromyalgia Diagnosed?; Treatment; Program Progresses; More Complicated Explanations; Overlapping Syndrome; Today & the Future; Index.
