Fatigue in cancer : a multidimensional approach
The study of fatigue as a major focus in clinical practice and research is relatively new, but the editors argue that much more is known about it than most texts admit. Here two dozen essays and interviews represent the perspectives of clinically oriented people, who often go beyond the established
Although muscle pain is the primary complaint of patients with fibromyalgia, there are myriad associated symptoms that cause them to seek healthcare. Some individuals try alternative treatments when conventional medicine does not provide symptom relief. A questionnaire was developed to collect information regarding complementary treatments and their effectiveness. Sixty individuals visited the researcher's web page and completed and submitted an online questionnaire on fibromyalgia. Literature, heat, walking, vitamins, and massage were the interventions tried most frequently. Literature, aromatherapy, support groups, heat, and massage were rated the most effective.