Fibromyalgia (FM) is a chronic pain illness characterized by widespread musculoskeletal aches, pain, and stiffness, soft tissue tenderness, general fatigue, and sleep disturbances. The most common sites of pain include the neck, back, shoulders, pelvic girdle, and hands, but any body part can be affected. Fibromyalgia patients experience a range of symptoms of varying intensities that wax and wane over time.
I am a Ph.D. in the Michigan area working with Fibromyalgia patients.
For the past two years I have been collaborating with physicians from Beaumont and Providence Hospitals, in Michigan, on a book for fibromyalgia patients and professionals.
The physicians are from many different specialties and committed to helping and treating fibromyalgia patients.
There is also a selection of patient-chapters. These chapters are from a very diverse group of patients, including information on pregnancy and raising a family; while battling the problems of fibromyalgia, an adolescents struggle of growing up, with the dis-order, and attending school and a male’s perspective of living and dealing with fibromyalgia.
Physician chapters present: research on ADHD and fibromyalgia: are they related, IBS, updated pharmacological treatment of fibromyalgia, body-mind connection, ocular (eye) concerns - as a result off medications used for fibromyalgia, problems caused by poor body alignment, nutritional impact on neurotransmitters that effect pain levels, sleep & mood and interventional pain management procedures to address chronic pain abnormalities. In addition many other important topics are presented.
Dr. Daniel Clauw , and Lynne Matallana, President of the National Fibromyalgia Association reviewed the book and gave it rave reviews.
I am sending the link, to the book; it will released end of May.
http://sharonostalecki.com. This book is an excellent resource for those with Fibromyalgia and chronic pain.
Dr. Sharon Ostalecki is the founder and president of Helping Our Pain & Exhaustion. H.O.P.E. is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization whose mission is to enhance knowledge and awareness of fibromyalgia through educational programs in order to educate families, friends, the public, the media, and the medical community.
Dr. Ostalecki graduated from Eastern Michigan University with a B.S. in science and a Masters in physical science. She holds a Ph.D. in Nutrition and specializes in fibromyalgia and chronic fatigue. Her practice is in Novi, Michigan.
For the past 7 years Dr. Ostalecki has lectured internationally and has written and published articles on fibromyalgia. She is the Michigan Representative for the National Fibromyalgia Association and an active member of the Leaders Against Pain Coalition. As an active advocate for Fibromyalgia awareness/chronic pain she promotes the Annual Fibromyalgia Awareness Day Proclamation Program. Numerous Michigan mayors and other elected officials have declared Fibromyalgia Awareness Day in their jurisdictions. H.O.P.E. has been successful in participating in legislative lobbying to raise research funding, FM awareness and improved patient protection under state and federal laws.
For the past 15 years Dr. Ostalecki has lived with fibromyalgia and brings her personal insights into her lectures and clinical practice.