Living with Rheumatoid Arthritis:
Shlotzhauer, Tammi L. |
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ISBN 13: 9780801871474 ISBN 10: 0801871476 Category: ConsHlth: Arthritis Edition: 2 Publisher: John Hopkins University Press Copyright: 2003 Format: Paperback LC Call Number: RC933.S445 2003 NLM: [DNLM: 1.Arthritis, Rheumatoid - Popular works.WE 346 S558L 2003] Doody Star Rating: Status: Out of Print Affiliation: University of Rochester Medical Center Audience: General/ Laypersons Dimensions: 8.9 x 0.8 x 6.0 in Pages: 290 Weight: 0.9 Retail Price: 20.95 Quantity On Hand: 0 |
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Synopsis: Already a trusted guide and an invaluable resource, Living with Rheumatoid Arthritis offers practical advice for the millions of people who live with this painful disease. Now thoroughly revised and expanded, this second edition brings readers up to date with the latest methods of diagnosis and treatment. Building on their accessible explanation of the disease and its causes, the authors describe the essential components of care: medication, joint protection, physical activity, and good nutrition. They provide a wealth of new information on medications, including biologic response--modifiers, alternative and complementary approaches, and treatments for osteoporosis (which often accompanies rheumatoid arthritis), and they describe safe and effective ways to cope with pain, stiffness, and fatigue. The book helps readers understand their own emotional responses, as well as those of family and friends, and, because the disease often entails lifestyle changes, it provides practical advice for achieving as normal a life as possible. With the latest information on medication, nutrition, and resources (online and off), this volume is a complete and comprehensive guide to the management of a difficult disease. |
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