The Cleveland Clinic Guide to Fibromyalgia (Cleveland Clinic Guides) [Paperback]

William Wilke (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: December 29, 2009 | Series: Cleveland Clinic Guides

Fibromyalgia is a chronic health condition affecting 6 million to 12 million people in the U.S. Though various controversies exist surrounding fibromyalgia, the illness is very real and stress can actually worsen its symptoms.

In The Cleveland Clinic Guide to Fibromyalgia, Dr. William Wilke, an expert on the forefront of this elusive disease, presents critical information about the latest scientific studies and progress in fighting fibromyalgia and related conditions. He offers a proven, interdisciplinary medical approach by drawing on other specialties, including women’s health and rheumatology. This important resource gives readers the cutting-edge medical guidance Dr. Wilke offers his patients, including:

• How to feel immediate relief

• Why fi bromyalgia is so difficult to diagnose

• Accurate information on symptoms, treatments, and myths surrounding the condition

• Clear explanations of the newest studies

• Personal stories of those who have triumphed over fibromyalgia

• Fast facts and red-flag sidebars

• Plus, advice on how to make the necessary lifestyle choices to live an active and healthy life

The Cleveland Clinic is top-ranked for its care of patients with rheumatic and immunologic conditions.

--This text refers to the Kindle Edition edition.

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About the Author

William S. Wilke, MD, is a Staff member in the Department of Rheumatic and Immunologic Disease at Cleveland Clinic. He was appointed in 1977 after completing a special fellowship in the Department of Rheumatic and Immunologic Disease at Cleveland Clinic. His clinical interests include rheumatoid arthritis and fibromyalgia. Dr. Wilke received his medical degree from the Medical College of Wisconsin (Marquette) and he completed an internship and an internal medicine residency at Akron City Hospital.

Dr. Wilke has written numerous journal articles, abstracts, letters and book chapters. Until recently, he served as the associate editor of the Cleveland Clinic Journal of Medicine. During his career, he has been a member of the American College of Rheumatology, the Cleveland Rheumatism Society, the Ohio Society of Rheumatology, the Ohio Society of Internal Medicine, the Cleveland Academy of Medicine, the Northeastern Ohio Chapter of the Arthritis Foundation, the American Federation for Clinical Research, and the American Association for the Advancement of Science.

Product Details

• Paperback: 208 pages
• Publisher: Kaplan Publishing; 1 edition (December 29, 2009)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1607144891
• ISBN-13: 978-1607144892
• Product Dimensions: 8.8 x 5.9 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 9.6 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (10 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #654,244 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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17 of 18 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Very information information and current!, March 23, 2010

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Bunkie "Newbie Fibro diagnosis" (Columbus, Ohio) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Cleveland Clinic Guide to Fibromyalgia (Cleveland Clinic Guides) (Paperback)

This book is very good information for the person who has been diagnosed with "fibro". I was diagnosed in September 2009 and have read everything that I could get my hands on. I would recommend this book beacause it is an easy read and the information is current.

11 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Expected more; but may good for a first look into Fibro..., December 20, 2010

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J. Peters "Just a Gal" (Northwest US) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Cleveland Clinic Guide to Fibromyalgia (Cleveland Clinic Guides) (Paperback)

This is my 5th or 6th book on Fibromyalgia that I have read in the last few months. I did not find anything new in it that I hadn't read for free on the internet or paid for in another book. I don't think Fibromyalgia research is really breaking news, so probably once you've read a couple of books on it and done some research on the internet, you will have the basics down. Now, if this is your first Fibromyalgia book, you will get a vast overview of the disease and it would be great for an introduction book. Well written and well organized.

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent!!!, February 2, 2011

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Julie Schmidt (Llano, Texas) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Cleveland Clinic Guide to Fibromyalgia (Cleveland Clinic Guides) (Paperback)

I have Fibromyalgia, diagnosed in 2009. It has slowly progressed to where it is now, totally disabling, all consuming daily struggle. I did not realize how many symptoms were leading to Fibro until this book. Like one other reviewer I have read many titles on the subject, but in my case, this book has provided new insight, in the very least to how many symptoms are part of Fibro. I might have been able to skip a few visits with specialists if I had read this sooner. I have not finished the book yet, I am on Chapter 5. I have the Kindle version, and I would highly recommend this title to anyone wishing to know more about suffering from Fibromyalgia. This would help both the patient and the relative or friend to understanding just how much of a struggle it is to live with this "syndrome."