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Fibromyalgia Clinic
Kentfield's Fibromyalgia Clinic provides evaluation and treatment
for outpatients with the fibromyalgia syndrome. Our interdisciplinary
team develops individual treatment plans with minimal reliance
on medication.
Symptoms
Fibromyalgia can be difficult to diagnose. However, individuals
with fibromyalgia experience many of these symptoms:
- chronic muscle pain
- muscle tender points
- fatigue
- headaches
- insomina
- irritable bowel syndrome
- temporal mandibular joint pain
- tingling
- joint swelling
- anxiety
- stress
- depression
Treatment
Our interdisciplinary program promotes physical and emotional
well-being with minimal reliance on medication. The fibromyalgia
clinic offers a continuum of options, including:
- individually tailored treatment plans designed by physicians,
physical therapists, occupational therapists and psychologists
- patient education to increase awareness of self-help skills,
home programs and community resources
- a fibromyalgia support group in association with the Arthritis
Association
Local and national resources are also available.
For information or referral, contact the
Outpatient Center at 415-485-3541. |
