Fibromyalgia & Other Central Pain Syndromes covers a balanced and critical review of information stemming from recent advances made in our understanding of chronic pain.

Features:

• In-depth discussions on a breadth of contemporary and often controversial topics, including: the definitions and classifications of chronic "central" pain syndromes, the epidemiology of fibromyalgia and chronic "widespread" pain, the pathophysiology of chronic pain, clinical presentations of fibromyalgia syndrome, and the central sensitization syndromes associated with chronic neuromuscular pain
• Thorough examination of various approaches to evaluation and management of patients with fibromyalgia and chronic pain
• Focused coverage of disability issues, prognosis, and future research directions
• A critical review listing of websites and other resources

Contents

1. The History of Fibromyalgia
2. The Taxonomy of Chronic Pain: Moving Toward More Mechanistic Classifications
3. The Epidemiology of Chronic Widespread Pain and Fibromyalgia
4. The Concept of Central Sensitivity Syndromes
5. The Neurobiology of Chronic Musculoskeletal Pain (Includes Chronic Regional Pain)
6. Neurotransmitters, Cytokines, Hormones, and the Immune System in Chronic Nonneuropathic Pain
7. Dysfunction of the Autonomic Nervous System in Chronic Pain Syndromes
8. Functional Imaging of Pain
9. Muscles and Peripheral Abnormalities in Fibromyalgia
10. Sleep and Its Potential Role in Chronic Pain and Fatigue
11. Symptoms and Signs of Fibromyalgia Syndrome: An Overview
12. Neurologic Features of Fibromyalgia
13. Myofascial Pain Syndromes of the Head and Face
14. Psychosocial Factors in Fibromyalgia
15. Fibromyalgia in Children
16. Fibromyalgia in Inflammatory and Endocrine Disorders
17. Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
18. The Functional Bowel Disorder Spectrum
19. Genitourinary Associations with Fibromyalgia
20. Chronic Low Back Pain
21. Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy Syndrome
22. The Role of Trauma in Chronic Neuromuscular Pain
23. Controversial Syndromes and Their Relationship to Fibromyalgia
24. The Evaluation of Individuals with Chronic Widespread Pain
25. The Differential Diagnosis of Chronic Regional Pains
26. Assessment Tools and Outcome Measures Used in the Investigation of Fibromyalgia
27. Lifestyle and Environmental Interventions in Fibromyalgia and Related Conditions
28. The Use of Exercise and Rehabilitation Regimens
29. Cognitive and Behavioral Approachese to Chronic Pain
30. Local Therapy for Fibromyalgia and Nonneuropathic Pain
31. Systemic Therapies for Chronic Pain
32. Complementary and Alternative Medicine for Fibromyalgia
33. The Economic Impact of Fibromyalgia on Society and Disability Issues
34. Prognosis
35. Future Research Directions

Appendix
Index

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