Living With Rheumatoid Arthritis

Author : Tammi L. Shlotzhauer,James L. McGuire
Publisher : Johns Hopkins University Press
Page : 312 pages
File Size : 54,9 Mb
Release : 2003-02-11
Category : Health & Fitness
ISBN : 0801871476

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Living with Rheumatoid Arthritis by Tammi L. Shlotzhauer,James L. McGuire Pdf

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.

Author : Lene Andersen
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 254 pages
File Size : 45,5 Mb
Release : 2013-05-22
Category : Rheumatoid arthritis
ISBN : 099185862X

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Your Life with Rheumatoid Arthritis by Lene Andersen Pdf

The ultimate guide to living well with this chronic, at times debilitating, autoimmune disease. Lene Andersen has 40+ years of living with RA and is working as Community Leader for HealthCentral.com's RA site. She has amassed an almost encyclopedic knowledge of how to manage the many challenges of life with the disease. Your Life with Rheumatoid Arthritis covers medication and treatment options, questions of opioids and addiction, down-to-earth tips to manage side effects, and techniques to control the pain that is often part and parcel of RA. This is an informative, honest and often very funny book. It offers hope, comfort and help to empower both the newly diagnosed and those who have had the disease for years.--P. [4] of cover.

Author : Tammi L. Shlotzhauer,James L. McGuire
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 320 pages
File Size : 44,5 Mb
Release : 2003
Category : Arthritis
ISBN : IND:30000086320482

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Living with Rheumatoid Arthritis by Tammi L. Shlotzhauer,James L. McGuire Pdf

"A well-written and comprehensive book that will be a valuable resource for patients with rheumatoid arthritis who are highly motivated to learn more about their disease."--Amazon.com.

Author : Otr Kat Elton
Publisher : Kat\Elton
Page : 362 pages
File Size : 43,8 Mb
Release : 2010
Category : Health & Fitness
ISBN : 0615289231

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A Resilient Life by Otr Kat Elton Pdf

Too often, people faced with a disease such as rheumatoid arthritis hear words like, "disabling," "progressive," or "tragic." "Tragic" may be what people are saying but the real tragedy is that these often repeated words do nothing but harm to those who hear them. They completely ignore a very real truth: physical issues can absolutely lead to positive transformation, action, challenge, inner strength, deep courage, and compassion. This unique book is written by someone who knows her subject well. Kat Elton, an occupational therapist and woman who's had rheumatoid arthritis since age two, knows that people with RA don't need false hope or to be told what to do. What they do need is to be led toward believing in themselves and improving their reality no matter what it is. Part practical guide, part workbook, part memoir, this book demonstrates that although there is no magic bullet or cure for rheumatoid arthritis, there is a way to live well with this disease.

Author : Cheryl Koehn,Taysha Palmer,John Esdaile
Publisher : Oxford University Press, USA
Page : 284 pages
File Size : 44,6 Mb
Release : 2002
Category : Health & Fitness
ISBN : 9780195130560

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Rheumatoid Arthritis by Cheryl Koehn,Taysha Palmer,John Esdaile Pdf

The latest therapies and medications, diet and exercise, controlling pain, building a health care team, finding support and much more.

Author : Kimberly Poston Miller
Publisher : Spry Publishing
Page : 225 pages
File Size : 48,8 Mb
Release : 2013-08-13
Category : Health & Fitness
ISBN : 9781938170256

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Living with Juvenile Arthritis by Kimberly Poston Miller Pdf

Parenting a child with a chronic illness is not simply a full-time job; it’s an all-time job. Quite unlike most other jobs in life, your first day as the parent of a child with juvenile arthritis usually begins with little or no training, no orientation, and no helpful coworkers or encouraging boss to lead you through the ropes. You’ll be required to gain confidence and comfort in this job, day by day, through your own research and discoveries, your intuition, your inner strength, and your enduring love for your child. Living with Juvenile Arthritis: A Parent’s Guide provides support to parents and caregivers of children with juvenile arthritis through helpful tips and guidance from a parent who has successfully navigated the challenges of raising two children with juvenile idiopathic arthritis. Allow author Kimberly Poston Miller to help you and your family find your path. Learn more about arthritis, its symptoms, diagnosis scenarios, treatment options, managing pain, and handling flare-ups. Discover strategies for dealing with the unpredictability and individuality of your child’s condition. Build a support team of health-care professionals, cultivate healthy relationships within your family, and focus on what’s most important—raising a happy, well-adjusted child.

Author : Tammi L. Shlotzhauer
Publisher : JHU Press
Page : 385 pages
File Size : 48,9 Mb
Release : 2014-09-01
Category : Medical
ISBN : 9781421414287

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Living with Rheumatoid Arthritis by Tammi L. Shlotzhauer Pdf

The trusted guide that has helped thousands of people cope with this painful condition—now thoroughly updated and revised. Rheumatoid arthritis is an autoimmune disease in which inflammation plays a major role in causing joint problems. Warmth and swelling in the joints, along with significant stiffness and pain, can make daily life difficult. Many people with rheumatoid arthritis also experience fatigue, low-grade fever, loss of appetite, depression, and muscle aches. In this, the third edition of Living with Rheumatoid Arthritis, Tammi L. Shlotzhauer describes new findings about causes and treatments, including • New research on risk factors and triggers, including pathologic bacteria in the digestive tract, smoking, and exposure to pollutants and chemicals • Lifestyle and diet modifications that can help avoid potential triggers • How stress contributes to inflammation and other symptoms • Information about new biologic disease-modifying drugs • Promising research on biomarkers that may generate a personalized approach to treatment • Remarkable gains in reducing disability, hospitalizations, and surgeries In addition to explaining the causes, symptoms, and treatment options for people who have rheumatoid arthritis, Dr. Shlotzhauer offers practical strategies for coping with the pain, fatigue, and emotional toll of a chronic illness. She provides new information on associated diseases such as osteoporosis, tips for finding safe and reliable information online, and information on how to get an accurate diagnosis.

Author : Wanda James
Publisher : Wanda James
Page : 164 pages
File Size : 47,8 Mb
Release : 2000
Category : Rheumatoid arthritis
ISBN : 0968703607

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Getting Up Is Hard to Do by Wanda James Pdf

Author : Lynne S. Peterson
Publisher : Rosetta Books
Page : 499 pages
File Size : 49,8 Mb
Release : 2020-09-08
Category : Health & Fitness
ISBN : 9780795352881

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Mayo Clinic Guide to Arthritis by Lynne S. Peterson Pdf

A guide to living well with this common—and complex—condition from“one of the most reliable, respected health resources that Americans have” (Publishers Weekly). From the doctors at Mayo Clinic—the top-ranked hospital in the country according to US News & World Report—this book is a complete guide to understanding and living with arthritis. Find the latest expertise on various forms of arthritis, medications and other treatment options, and self-care to successfully manage joint pain and stay active and independent. If you have joint pain, you know it can lead to frustrating limitations in daily life. In fact, this complex group of joint diseases—osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, and many other forms—is the most common cause of disability in the United States. But living with it doesn’t have to mean sitting on the sidelines. This book offers the same expert knowledge that Mayo Clinic doctors, nurses and therapists use in caring for patients. Mayo Clinic Guide to Arthritis: • Breaks down different forms of arthritis and joint pain to help you understand their causes, their signs and symptoms, and what each may mean for your health • Explores the latest in arthritis treatments, including new medications to slow or stop the disease, improved options for joint surgery, joint injections, and evidence-based guidance on pain control and integrative medicine • Provides practical tips for living with arthritis while exercising, traveling, or working • Offers useful advice on diet, mental health, and protecting your joints

Author : Caitlin Samson
Publisher : Rockridge Press
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 47,5 Mb
Release : 2017-03-21
Category : Health & Fitness
ISBN : 162315863X

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The Rheumatoid Arthritis Cookbook by Caitlin Samson Pdf

The revolutionary cookbook for managing rheumatoid arthritis. Nutrition plays an important role in finding day-to-day relief from joint pain and stiffness. The Rheumatoid Arthritis Cookbook is the groundbreaking cookbook for people with RA, written to take control of symptoms through delicious and nutritious meals. From chia-coconut porridge for breakfast to lamb souvlaki for dinner, these anti-inflammatory recipes prove that food as medicine can taste really good too. Complete with a 2-week meal plan to get started off right, this cookbook makes it easy to fight flares and fatigue naturally with the things you eat. The Rheumatoid Arthritis Cookbook offers: A Nutritional Overview—Understand the relationship of food and medicine and how nutrition can relieve the side effects of rheumatoid arthritis medications. A 2-Week Meal Plan—Get started right away, with guidelines for modifying calories to lose or gain weight. 100 Easy Recipes—Cook up good food that's good for you too with choices for vegetarian and vegan, fish and seafood, poultry and meat, and dessert dishes. Eating well has the power to make you feel well—The Rheumatoid Arthritis Cookbook shows you how.

Author : M.E.A. McNeil
Publisher : Lifelong Books
Page : 320 pages
File Size : 48,7 Mb
Release : 2005-12-21
Category : Health & Fitness
ISBN : 1569243646

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The First Year: Rheumatoid Arthritis by M.E.A. McNeil Pdf

Rheumatoid arthritis (RA), a disease characterized by inflammation of the joints, is one of the most disabling forms of arthritis and affects over two million people in the United States. Without proper treatment it can lead to long-term joint damage, chronic pain, loss of function, and disability. From the first moment of her diagnosis, author M.E.A. McNeil took charge and educated herself on every aspect of her condition. Now, as a "patient-expert," she guides those newly diagnosed step-by-step through their first year with RA. McNeil provides crucial information about the nature of the disease, treatment options, diet, exercise, social concerns, emotional issues, networking with others, and much more. The First Year—Rheumatoid Arthritis is an essential resource for everyone who wants to be an informed, active participant in the management of their condition.

Author : Susan Blum
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Page : 368 pages
File Size : 42,8 Mb
Release : 2017-10-24
Category : Health & Fitness
ISBN : 9781501156489

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Healing Arthritis by Susan Blum Pdf

The author of the bestselling The Immune System Recovery Plan shares her science-based, drug-free treatment plan for the almost fifty million people who suffer from arthritis: an amazing 3-step guide to eliminate the disease naturally. Arthritis is the most common cause of disability in the world—greater than both back pain and heart disease. One example, Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), is the most common autoimmune disease, affecting 1% of the US population, and almost 68 million people worldwide. Conventional medicine tends to treat arthritis with strong, gut-damaging, immune-suppressing pain medications, temporarily relieving the symptoms of the disease without addressing its root causes. Now, in her groundbreaking new book, Dr. Susan Blum, a leading expert in functional medicine, offers a better approach to healing arthritis permanently. Dr. Blum’s groundbreaking three-step protocol is designed to address the underlying causes of the condition and heal the body permanently by: -Treating Rheumatoid Arthritis, Osteoarthritis, and more -Healing your gut to heal your joints -Reducing inflammation without medication Dr. Blum’s innovative two-week plan to quickly reduce pain through anti-inflammatory foods and supplements; followed by an intensive gut repair to rid the body of bad bacteria and strengthen the gastrointestinal system for a dramatic improvement in arthritis symptoms and inflammation; and then addresses the emotional issues that contribute to inflammation, and eating a simple, Mediterranean inspired diet to maintain a healthy gut. Featuring detailed case studies, including Dr. Blum’s own inspiring personal story, Healing Arthritis offers a revolutionary way to heal your gut, repair your immune system, control inflammation, and live a happier, healthier life…arthritis-free.

Author : Philomena Marie Flowers
Publisher : Dorrance Publishing
Page : 33 pages
File Size : 54,6 Mb
Release : 2008
Category : Flowers, Philomena Marie
ISBN : 9781434961679

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Living with Rheumatoid Arthritis by Philomena Marie Flowers Pdf

"This book is about the pain and suffering that I had to indulge as a young child who had to live with rheumatoid arthritis at the age of nine. I learned early that sickness does not have a special age. This disease caused me to grow up early in order to cope with it. I learned that people could be so cruel and mean. People do not just have prejudice about skin color; they can have prejudice toward someone who has a disease that they do not understand. However, thank God for my grandmother, Hattie Fields. She taught me God is the head of my life and that He has a reason for everything he does. The plan that he has for me is to show others with a disease, or even those without one, that life is what you make of it. I hope that this book can help someone live his or her life to the fullest and gain happiness"--Page 4 of cover

Author : Gene G Hunder
Publisher : Orient Paperbacks
Page : 204 pages
File Size : 53,8 Mb
Release : 2006-10
Category : Family & Relationships
ISBN : 8122202837

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Mayo Clinic On Arthritis by Gene G Hunder Pdf

Arthritis pain can be frustrating. And so can sorting through the various available pain relief alternatives. Mayo Clinic is dedicated to helping you live more productively and comfortably with arthritis. The book focuses on osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis, but is equally valuable to people with other forms of arthritis as well. The book relies on the experience of Mayo Clinic physicians, nurses, research scientists, therapists, and other health care professionals, the ultimate aim of which is to promote self-help. This easy to read and understand book offers advice on understanding arthritis, protecting joints, exercising properly, controlling pain, healthful diet and nutrition, traveling with arthritis, and working with arthritis. The nexus between the mind and the body and the impact of emotions, stress, and relaxation is also explored in Mayo Clinic On Arthritis. The gamut of treatments existing for arthritis including medications, surgery, and alternative approaches is listed together with information on the newest treatments trends.

Author : Arthritis Australia
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 54,6 Mb
Release : 2008
Category : Health & Fitness
ISBN : 0980502411

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Taking Control of Your Psoriatic Arthritis by Arthritis Australia Pdf