Arthritis For Dummies [Paperback]

Barry Fox (Author), Nadine Taylor (Author), Jinoos Yazdany (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: October 1, 2004

Whether it appears as a little bit of creaky stiffness in the hip or knee or as a major case of inflammation that settles in several joints, arthritis is an unwelcome visitor that knocks on just about everybody’s door sooner or later. Although there is currently no out-and-out cure for arthritis, there are many techniques for managing this disease—that is, controlling its symptoms so that you can get on with your life!

Arthritis For Dummies is a book for both the millions who suffer from chronic joint conditions classified under arthritis, as well as family members and friends of arthritis sufferers who want to offer support and help. The bestselling author of The Arthritis Cure, Dr. Barry Fox, along with healthcare professionals Nadine Taylor and Jinoos Yazdany, have updated this friendly, hands-on guide to give you the latest information available on:

• The different types of arthritis
• Diagnosing the condition
• Alleviating your symptoms and minimizing pain
• The latest treatments and therapies
• Living day-to-day with arthritis and improving your lifestyle

This friendly guide features expert advice on finding a doctor that’s right for you and walks you through the latest medications, diagnostic procedures, surgical advances, and dietary findings to help you manage arthritis, slow down its progression, and enjoy life to the fullest. You get diet, exercise, and self-care regimens designed to protect and soothe your joints, as well as the latest on:

• Keeping your joints in shape
• Spotting warning signs
• Evaluating conventional and alternative treatments
• Making positive lifestyle changes
• Dealing with chronic pain
• Exercising away your stiffness
• Coping with stress, anger, and depression

Complete with tips on traveling with arthritis, saving money on prescriptions, and managing your weight safely, Arthritis For Dummies is your must-have guide to controlling your symptoms, finding lasting relief, and enjoying life to the fullest!

Editorial Reviews

Amazon.com Review

As early as Arthritis for Dummies's first page--a yellow tear card entitled "Cheat Sheet"--you know you're getting useful information. The cheat sheet gives quickie tips on seven helpful topics: "Before Agreeing to Surgery," "10 Ways to Manage Arthritis," "10 Arthritis Myths to Watch out For," "10 Super Foods to Help Combat Arthritis," "10 Crackerjack New Treatments," "Talking to Your Doctor About Alternative Therapies," and "Identifying False Claims for Alternative Therapies." Arthritis for Dummies explores all of these topics, and many more, in detail.

The authors, husband-and-wife team Barry Fox, Ph.D. (The Arthritis Cure, The 20/30 Fat & Fiber Diet Plan) and Nadine Taylor, M.S., R.D., a registered dietician, explain the different forms of arthritis and arthritis-related conditions and how to work effectively with your doctor. Most of the rest of the book is an easy-to-read guidebook to dozens of treatments and pain-management strategies. Rather than discussing arthritis treatment from a purely Western medicine approach, the authors also detail Eastern healing systems, lifestyle strategies (including illustrations of exercises), and alternative therapies. Everything from Ayurveda to Zyloprim is in here. A drawback is that the authors do not always differentiate between remedies that are backed by scientific evidence and those that have only anecdotal support. --Joan Price --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

From the Back Cover

Covers diet, exercise, and medical treatments

Control your symptoms and get on with your life!

Anxious about arthritis? Don’t worry – this friendly guide walks you through the latest medications, diagnostic procedures, surgical advances, and dietary findings to help you manage arthritis, slow down its progression, and enjoy life to the fullest. You’ll find tips on keeping your joints in shape, dealing with chronic pain, and assembling a top-notch healthcare team.

The Dummies Way

• Explanations in plain English
• "Get in, get out" information
• Icons and other navigational aids
• Tear-out cheat sheet
• Top ten lists
• A dash of humor and fun

Discover how to:

• Choose the right doctor for you
• Navigate the medications maze
• Evaluate conventional and alternative treatments
• Exercise away stiffness
• Cope with stress and anger

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Product Details

• Paperback: 384 pages
• Publisher: For Dummies; 2 edition (October 1, 2004)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0764570749
• ISBN-13: 978-0764570742
• Product Dimensions: 7.4 x 0.8 x 9.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 3.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #207,289 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #83 in Books > Health, Fitness & Dieting > Disorders & Diseases > Musculoskeletal Diseases

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

23 of 23 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Informative and Practical, November 4, 2001

By A Customer

This review is from: Arthritis for Dummies (Paperback)

I've had arthritis for a long time, so I was happy to find this well-rounded, informative and practical arthritis book. I learned more from this book than I have from all the others I've read - combined. It gives a good overview of all kinds of arthritis, the ways they diagnose it and treatments. It also talks about the drugs used for the disease, their pros and cons. There's also good information on supplements, exercise, body alignment, and more. I especially like the nice balance the authors struck between traditional and alternative medicine. There are a lot of new ideas in the book I hadn't heard of before - some of which worked well for my arthritis. I heartily recommend this book to anyone who has arthritis.

11 of 15 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars The good, the bad and the equivocal...all rolled into one!, September 3, 2001

By A Customer

This review is from: Arthritis for Dummies (Paperback)

I found this book to be informative and entertaining but also somewhat disturbing. There seems to be a tendency to overemphasize so-called "alternative" therapy, and the information is presented in such a way as to cajole the unwary reader into thinking that mainstream and alternative treatments are equivalent. Curiously, neither of the authors is a physician, and the book hardly mentions the existence of the "rheumatologist",i.e.,the physician who specializes in diagnosis and treatment of rheumatic diseases. I found this surprising at best, and also a bit offensive. It was clear that this is not a completely objective or balanced guide to arthritis and its management.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Arthritis Dummies Book Review, October 3, 2009

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