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From the Book - Second edition.
Part 1. Getting a Grip on Types of Arthritis
Chapter 1. What Is Arthritis?
Understanding How Arthritis Affects Your Joints
Distinguishing Between Arthritis and Arthritis-Related Conditions
Deciding Whether It's Really Arthritis: Signs and Symptoms
Considering the Causes of Arthritis
Understanding Who Gets Arthritis
Assessing Your Treatment Options
Chapter 2. Osteoarthritis: The Most Common Form
Considering Cartilage
Identifying the Signs and Symptoms of Osteoarthritis
Discovering What Causes Cartilage Breakdown
Recognizing Risk Factors for Osteoarthritis
Determining Whether It Really Is Osteoarthritis
Treating Osteoarthritis
Chapter 3. A War Within: Rheumatoid Arthritis
Turning on Itself: The Body Becomes Its Own Worst Enemy
Diagnosing Rheumatoid Arthritis
Treating Rheumatoid Arthritis
Understanding the Difference between Osteoarthritis and Rheumatoid Arthritis
Chapter 4. Investigating Other Forms of Arthritis
Gaining Insight into Gout: It's Not Just for Royalty
Studying Pseudogout: The Royal Pretender
Understanding Juvenile Rheumatoid Arthritis
Figuring Out Infectious Arthritis
Getting a Grip On Gonococcal Arthritis
Surveying Psoriatic Arthritis
Considering Ankylosing Spondylitis
Chapter 5. Exploring Other Conditions Linked to Arthritis
Experiencing Arthritis as a Major Player
Experiencing Arthritis as a Minor Player
Experiencing Arthritis as a Companion Condition
Part II. Tests and Treatments: What to Expect from Your Doctor
Chapter 6. Your Doctor and You: Allies Against Arthritis
Positioning Yourself for Treatment Success
Choosing a Good Doctor
Working with Your Doctor
Speaking Your Doctor's Language
Figuring Out When You Should Find a New Doctor
Chapter 7. Judging Joint Health with Low- and High-Tech Tests
Checking In for a Check-Up
Explaining X-Rays and Scans
Backing Up a Diagnosis with Biopsies and Blood Tests
Taking Other Tests on the Road to Diagnosis
Chapter 8. From Aspirin to Steroids: Medicines for Arthritis
Talking to Your Doctor
Exploring the Five Classes of Drugs for Arthritis
Uncovering Specific Medicines for Specific Types of Arthritis
Chapter 9. Cuts That Cure: Surgeries for Arthritis
Knowing What to Ask Your Doctor Before Undergoing Surgery
Looking At Different Kinds of Joint Surgery
Getting Ready for Surgery
Chapter 10. Overcoming the Ouch: Strategies for Pain Management
Understanding Arthritis Pain
Differentiating Between Acute Pain and Chronic Pain
Relieving Pain with Noninvasive Therapies
Taking Pain Relief to the Next Level
Part III. The Arthritis Lifestyle Strategy
Chapter 11. Fighting the Pain with Foods and Supplements
Finding Foods That Heal
Avoiding Foods That May Be Trouble
Saving Your Joints with Supplements
Relieving Arthritis Symptoms with Other Nutritional Substances
Looking at a Possible Link between Lupus and Food
Chapter 12. Oiling Your Joints with Exercise
Reaching Different Goals with Different Exercises
Easing Joint Pain with Exercise
Using Yoga to Ease Arthritis Pain
Doing Chair Exercises to Save Your Joints
Maximizing the Healing Effects of Exercise
Designing Your Workout Program
Chapter 13. The Right Stride and Other Ways to Protect Your Joints
Believing in Biomechanics
Waxing Ergonomic at Your Workstation
Standing Tall: Body Alignment
Reducing Joint Stress with the Right Stride
Saving Your Joints When Hitting the Hay
Lifting Without Losing It
Chapter 14. Controlling Your Stress, Aggression, and Depression
Understanding Why We Hurt More Than We Have To
Discovering the Healing Power of Positive Thinking
Easing Depression and Anxiety with Prayer and Spirituality
Chapter 15. Day-to-Day Living with Arthritis
Taking Care of You
Finding an Easier Way to Get Through the Day
Joining an Arthritis Support Group
Dealing with Arthritis
in the Workplace
Part IV. Is Alternative Medicine for You?
Chapter 16. Exploring Alternative Medicine
Understanding the Many Faces of Alternative Medicine
Easing Arthritis Through Alternative Approaches
Finding a Reputable CAM Practitioner
Working with Your Doctor
Figuring Out Whether Alternative Medicine Is for You
Chapter 17. Discovering Herbs and Homeopathy
Digging Into Medicinal Herbs
Getting the Lowdown on Herbs for Arthritis
Stimulating the Body to Heal Itself with Homeopathy
Chapter 18. Hands-On Healing Methods
Unblocking the Energy Flow: Eastern Hands-On Healing Methods
Realigning and Releasing Tension: Western Hands-On Healing Methods
Chapter 19. Other Alternative Approaches
Breathing In the Healing: Aromatherapy
Fighting Pain with Bee Venom Therapy
Replacing the Hormone DHEA
Easing Inflammation with DMSO
Fighting the Pain and Disability of RA with MSM
Whirling the Pain Away with Hydrotherapy
Peering into the Possibilities of Prolotherapy
Part V. The Part of Tens
Chapter 20. Ten Tips for Traveling with Arthritis
Talking to Your Doctor
Reviewing Your Medications and Supplements
Preplanning to Reduce Stress
Eating Wisely and Well
Exercising, Even Though You're on Vacation!
Using Joint-Protection Techniques
Using Assistive Devices
Renting an Arthritis-Friendly Car
Flying with Finesse
Taking a Test Run
Chapter 21. Ten Ways to Save on Prescriptions
Review Your Medications
Ask Your Doctor for Free Samples
Check Out Medicare's Drug Discount Program
Find Out Whether You Qualify for a Drug Assistance Program
Get a Pharmacy Discount Card
Buy the Generic Version
Buy in Bulk
Double the Strength and Split the Pills
Compare Prices at Different Pharmacies
Consider Online or Mail-Order Pharmacies
Chapter 22. Ten Professionals Who Can Help You Fight Arthritis
Rheumatologist
Primary Care Physician
Pharmacist
Physical Therapist or Exercise Physiologist
Occupational Therapist
Registered Dietitian
Social Worker
Chiropractor
Mental Health Professional
Massage Therapist
Chapter 23. Ten Crackerjack New Treatments
Anti-TNF Drugs for Rheumatoid Arthritis
Rituximab for Rheumatoid Arthritis
The "Mini-Open" Surgical Technique for Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Etoricoxib for RA, OA, and Gout
Bosentan for Scleroderma
MMF for Lupus-Related Kidney Problems
Cartilage Self-Transplants and Tissue Engineering
Glass Therapy to Repair Bone and Treat RA
Therapeutic Tape for Osteoarthritis Pain
Improvements in Hip Replacement Materials and Techniques
Part VI. Appendixes
Appendix A. Glossary
Appendix B. Resources
Appendix C. Weight Loss and Management Guide
Figuring Out Whether You're Too Heavy
Losing Weight the Safe and Healthy Way.
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