Arthritis
A Take Care of Yourself Health Guide
5th Edition
Published on 20. August 1999
Book
Paperback/Softback
304 pages
978-0-7382-0225-9 (ISBN)
Description
In this completely updated edition of Arthritis, Dr. Fries draws on new research to recommend exercises and new pain medications for both arthritis and fibromyalgia. Readers can find the best route to pain relief with easy-to-use decision charts. This thorough guidebook has been recommended by The Arthritis Foundation as a reference for its trainers. Arthritis is a Take Care of Yourself Health Guide on the model of Take Care of Yourself, Americas bestselling medical guide and the only one that studies have shown to reduce doctor visits. With the ongoing debate over health care, more and more readers want to manage their own health and cut costs through medical self-care. These books are the best proven sources of practical information and advice.
More details
Edition
5th Revised edition
Language
English
Place of publication
Boulder
United States
Publishing group
INGRAM PUBLISHER SERVICES US
Edition type
Revised edition
Illustrations
illustrations
Dimensions
Height: 232 mm
Width: 188 mm
Weight
459 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-7382-0225-9 (9780738202259)
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Content
Understanding Your Arthritis * Defeating Arthritis * What Kind of Arthritis Do You Have? * Synovitis * Attachment Arthritis * Crystal Arthritis * Infections * Cartilage Degeneration * Muscle Inflammation * Local Conditions * General Conditions * The Connective-Tissue Diseases * Osteoporosis Managing Your Arthritis * Treatment Begins at Home * The Drug Scene: Medicines to Reduce Pain and Inflammation * Disease-Modifying Antirheumatic Drugs (DMARDs) * Painkillers and Other Approaches * What About Surgery? * Understanding Those Tests * Duck That Quack * Saving Money Safely * Preventing Arthritis Solving Problems With Arthritis * General Problems * Problems With Pain * Problems Usually Caused by Medications * Problems Getting Around * Other Problems Appendixes