Living with Rheumatoid Arthritis

Living with Rheumatoid Arthritis
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Publisher : Johns Hopkins University Press
Total Pages : 312
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ISBN-10 : 0801871476
ISBN-13 : 9780801871474
Rating : 4/5 (474 Downloads)

Book Synopsis Living with Rheumatoid Arthritis by : Tammi L. Shlotzhauer

Download or read book Living with Rheumatoid Arthritis written by Tammi L. Shlotzhauer and published by Johns Hopkins University Press. This book was released on 2003-02-11 with total page 312 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A trusted guide and an invaluable resource, Living with Rheumatoid Arthritis offers practical advice for the millions of people coping with this painful disease. Now thoroughly revised and expanded, in a second edition, this book 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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