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The arthritis helpbook : a tested self-management program for coping with arthritis and fibromyalgia / Kate Lorig, James F. Fries ; contributors, Maureen R. Gecht ... [et al.].

By: Contributor(s): Publication details: Cambridge, Mass. : Perseus books, c2000.Edition: 5th editionDescription: xiii, 367 p. : ill. ; 24 cmISBN:
  • 9780738202242
  • 073820224X
Subject(s): DDC classification:
  • WE 344 L872a 2000 L872a 2000
Contents:
Contents; PART ONE: UNDERSTANDING THOSE ACHES AND PAINS 1. Arthritis: What is it? 2. Rheumatoid arthritis: Inflamed joints 3. Osteoarthritis: Worn cartilage 4. Osteoporosis: Brittle bones 5. Fibromyalgia: Chronic pain and fatigue 6. Other nagging pains PART TWO: YOUR SELF - MANAGEMENT PLAN 7. Becoming an arthritis self-manager PART THREE: HINTS, TIPS, AND GADGETS 8. Outsmarting arthritis 9. Self-helpers: 100+ hints and aids PART FOUR: KEEPING YOUR BODY HEALTHY 10. Exercise for fitness and better living 11. Flexibility exercises 12. Strengthening exercises 13. Aerobic activities 14. Healthy eating PART FIVE: SOLVING PARTICULAR PROBLEMS 15. Pain management 16. Getting a good night's sleep 17. Depression, fatigue, and other symptoms 18. Feelings and communication PART SIX: YOUR MEDICAL RESOURCES 19. Working with your doctor: A joint venture 20. The drug scene: Medicines to reduce pain and inflammation 21. Disease modifying antirheumatic drugs (DMARDs) 22. Painkillers and other approaches to reduce pain 23. What about surgery?
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Includes bibliographical references and index.

Contents;

PART ONE: UNDERSTANDING THOSE ACHES AND PAINS
1. Arthritis: What is it?
2. Rheumatoid arthritis: Inflamed joints
3. Osteoarthritis: Worn cartilage
4. Osteoporosis: Brittle bones
5. Fibromyalgia: Chronic pain and fatigue
6. Other nagging pains

PART TWO: YOUR SELF - MANAGEMENT PLAN
7. Becoming an arthritis self-manager

PART THREE: HINTS, TIPS, AND GADGETS
8. Outsmarting arthritis
9. Self-helpers: 100+ hints and aids

PART FOUR: KEEPING YOUR BODY HEALTHY
10. Exercise for fitness and better living
11. Flexibility exercises
12. Strengthening exercises
13. Aerobic activities
14. Healthy eating

PART FIVE: SOLVING PARTICULAR PROBLEMS
15. Pain management
16. Getting a good night's sleep
17. Depression, fatigue, and other symptoms
18. Feelings and communication

PART SIX: YOUR MEDICAL RESOURCES
19. Working with your doctor: A joint venture
20. The drug scene: Medicines to reduce pain and inflammation
21. Disease modifying antirheumatic drugs (DMARDs)
22. Painkillers and other approaches to reduce pain
23. What about surgery?

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