List Books » Integrative Therapies for Fibromyalgia, Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, and Myofascial Pain: The Mind-Body Connection
Authors: Celeste Cooper, Jeffrey Miller
ISBN-13: 9781594773235, ISBN-10: 1594773238
Format: Paperback
Publisher: Inner Traditions Bear & Company
Date Published: February 2010
Edition: (Non-applicable)
Celeste Cooper, R.N., worked as a nurse and nurse educator for more than 20 years before being diagnosed with fibromyalgia, chronic myofascial pain, and chronic fatigue syndrome. She is now an advocate for sufferers of these disorders and lives in Missouri and Arizona.
Jeffrey Miller, Ph.D., is a psychologist specializing in chronic illness from a spiritual perspective. He lives in Missouri.
Fibromyalgia, myofascial pain, and chronic fatigue are often seen as interchangeable. However, treatment of one can exacerbate the others. This thorough guide to natural treatments also offers techniques to dispel the “brain fog” that these disorders often create.
Preface
Acknowledgments
Introduction
1 Fibromyalgia Pain, Chronic Fatigue Immunodysfunction, and Chronic Myofascial Pain from Trigger Points
Chronic Myofascial Pain--Nerve to Muscle
Summary Exercise: CMP
Chapter Summary: FM/CMP–FM/CFID--Is It a Double Cross?
Glossary of Terms Introduced in Chapter 1 that Describe Pain
2 Communicating Your Health Care Needs
Relating Your Symptoms and Health History
Identifying Aggravating and Alleviating Factors Coexisting Conditions
Communicating with Your Physician and Other Health Care Providers
Summary Exercise: Clear Expressions
Useful Tools for Communicating with Health Care Providers
Medication Log Symptom Inventory Sheet Anatomical Diagram of Pain Health History Log
3 Dialogues Within and Without
Journal Writing: An Internal Dialogue
Soliciting the Support You Need
Sample Letter Soliciting Support
Relationships: Having Them, Keeping Them, and Knowing When to Let Them Go
Advocacy--A Constructive Way to Vent
Summary Exercise: Reaction to Interaction
Useful Tools for Inner and Outer Self-Expression
A Baker’s Dozen: Thirteen Tips for Expressing Your Feelings through Poetry Interactive Pain/Energy Meter It Takes Two to Tango: Rules for Possibly the Most Important Date in Your Relationship Sample Advocacy Letter
4 My Body Is Matter and It Matters Managing Your Diet Exercise--Use It or Lose It Bodywork--Toiling over the Anatomy Medical Specialists and Therapists Health and Functionality Therapists Chapter Conclusion
Understanding and Treating Pain
Summary Exercise: Exercising Your Options
Useful Tools for a Healthy Lifestyle
Diet Assessment Guide Stretches for Every Part of Your Body
5 The Power of Mind, Body, and Spirit Spirituality Accepting What Is Other Paths Chapter Conclusion Time Management--An Exercise in Energy Conservation Crisis Management--Dealing with Major Life Events Chapter Conclusion
Depression--Overcoming the Doldrums
Summary Exercise: Expanding Your Options
Useful Tools for Connecting with Your Spiritual Center
Breathing Meditation for People with FM, CFID, and CMP Guided Meditation for Healing New Thoughts on Insomnia
6 Dealing with Circuit Overload
Brain Fog--Symptoms of Blowout before a Power Failure
Summary Exercise: Unloading the Gray Matter
7 Aproaching the System Systematically Social Security Disability Determination Patient Rights Miscellaneous Programs and Help Confidentiality and HIPAA Chapter Conclusion
The ADA and the EEOC
Useful Tools for Navigating the Health Care System
Interaction Worksheet for Important Calls and Meetings Treating Health Care Provider Log Chronological Health Record Table for Determining Disability Status for Those Limited to Sedentary Work Table for Determining Disability Status for Those Capable of Light Physical Work
Resources for Maximizing Health Care, Relationships, and Emotional Well-being Glossary of Acronyms Notes About the Authors Index
Epilogue