Fibromyalgia: the Complete Guide from Medical Experts and Patients

Ostalecki, Sharon

ISBN 10: 0763746401 / ISBN 13: 9780763746407

Verlag: Jones & Bartlett Learning, LLC, 2007

Former library book; may include library markings. Used book that is in clean, average condition without any missing pages. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers 5521258-6

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Fibromyalgia is a severe musculoskeletal pain and fatigue syndrome that afflicts approximately 3 to million Americans. Fibromyalgia: The Complete Guide from Medical Experts and Patients is a comprehensive guide for patients and families. The book provides authoritative, practical advice and answers to common questions about this condition to help patients and families achieve a greater understanding of all aspects of dealing with fibromyalgia.

Über die Autorin bzw. den Autor: Sharon Ostalecki, PhD, is the founder and executive director of Helping Our Pain & Exhaustion (H.O.P.E.), a 501(c)3 non-profit organization whose mission is to enhance knowledge and awareness of fibromyalgia. Dr. Ostalecki graduated from Eastern University with a Bachelor‘s degree in science and a Masters in physics. She holds a PhD in nutrition and specializes in fibromyalgia and chronic fatigue. Her practice is in Novi, Michigan. For the past 8 years Dr. Ostalecki has lectured internationally and has written and published articles on fibromyalgia. She authored the book: Fibromyalgia: The Complete Guide from Medical Experts and Patients. (Jones & Bartlett, 2008) and is the executive producer of the documentary, Fibromyalgia: Fitting the Pieces Together, (Mort Crim Communications, Inc., 2008). For the past 20 years she has lived with fibromyalgia, and brings her personal insights into her writing, lectures and clinical practice. Dr. Ostalecki has been involved in many professional, community, and outreach programs including: the Advisory Committee on Pain and Symptom Management (ACPSM) in Lansing, Michigan. She serves as the Michigan State Leader for the American Pain Foundation, and is a subcommittee member of the Michigan Governor's Web site on health awareness and an active member in the National Institute of Health Council of Public Representatives (COPR) Associates Program.

Bibliografische Details

Titel: Fibromyalgia: the Complete Guide from ...
Verlag: Jones & Bartlett Learning, LLC
Erscheinungsdatum: 2007
Einband: Softcover
Zustand: Good
Auflage: 1st Edition.