Description
-Dr. Jock Murray, medical humanities and neurology professor, Dalhousie University Medical School
Fibromyalgia, a musculoskeletal condition characterized by widespread chronic pain and fatigue, specific tender points, and sleep disturbance, is a major medical and social concern for physicians, employers, workers' compensation boards, and the insurance industry. But what about those who suffer from the condition?
Drawing on her own experiences as well as the stories of twenty other women living with the challenges of fibromyalgia, Barbara A. Keddy, RN, PhD, discusses current theories of causes and types of treatments. She also speculates about why this condition is more prominent among women than men. By sharing these stories, Keddy highlights the invisibility of the daily difficulties fibromyalgia sufferers face.
With its uniquely personal perspective, Women and Fibromyalgia validates Keddy's experience and offers hope for her and others that they will someday take back control of their bodies.
Author: Barbara A. Keddy
Publisher: iUniverse
Published: 07/27/2007
Pages: 204
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 0.67lbs
Size: 9.09h x 5.99w x 0.53d
ISBN13: 9780595443710
ISBN10: 0595443710
BISAC Categories:
- Health & Fitness | Diseases & Conditions | General
- Health & Fitness | Healthy Living & Personal Hygiene
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