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.
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M.E.A. McNeil has written for the New York Times Magazine and San Francisco Chronicle Magazine and is the author of The Magic Storysinger: A Tale from the Finnish Epic Kalevala, which won the Aesop Accolade from the American Folklore Society. She lives in San Anselmo, California.
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Thorough, Informative & empowering,
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This review is from: The First Year: Rheumatoid Arthritis: An Essential Guide for the Newly Diagnosed (Paperback)
I was diagnosed in Apr07 and didn't find this book until Jan08. I wish I had it earlier! It has all the necessary information and recommendations all in one place. She addresses key priorities, medications, holistic approaches, nutrition, organization, information resources, self-motivation, exercise and remind you that you can still have a life with RA. This book has it all and provides a good basis for someone to be able to plan and take control of their own future care. I especially like that she provides empowerment to the individual and remind them to use the support of their "team". This book reminds me to see beyond other people's misconceptions and be able to plan for a very mobile future!
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I am a newly diagnosed patient of Rheumatoid Arthritis and this book is easy to read and understand. Although this is a chronic disease, this book has given me hope. I am 53 and was diagnosed early enough that my symptoms may be able to control. Wonderful,inspiring, and educational book. Thank You M.E.A. McNeil!!
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this book just wasn't very informative, in that it didnt seem terribly specific to rheumatoid arthritis, instead just a lot of general ideas on coping with change, stress, illness...there was some good info on adaptive products to make things easier, thats why ill give it three stars.
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When I was diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis, I read that my body was "attacking itself," that I was "under siege" by my own system. Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
new biologic drugs, synovial sac, sed rate, people with arthritis Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
Arthritis Foundation, University of California, San Francisco, Nancy Etchemendy, Tufts University, Consumer Lab, Glaucoma Every, Mayo Clinic, The Tufts New!
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When I was diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis, I read that my body was "attacking itself," that I was "under siege" by my own system. Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
new biologic drugs, synovial sac, sed rate, people with arthritis Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
Arthritis Foundation, University of California, San Francisco, Nancy Etchemendy, Tufts University, Consumer Lab, Glaucoma Every, Mayo Clinic, The Tufts New!
Concordance | Text Stats Browse Sample Pages:
Front Cover | Table of Contents | First Pages | Index | Back Cover | Surprise Me!
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- Rheumatoid Arthritis, 1e by Edward D. Harris Jr. MD in Back Matter (1), and Back Matter (2)
- Turning Suffering Inside Out by Darlene Cohen in Back Matter
- Full Catastrophe Living: Using the Wisdom of Your Body and Mind to Face Stress, Pain, and Illness by Jon Kabat-Zinn in Back Matter
- Living with Rheumatoid Arthritis (Johns Hopkins Press Health Book) by Tammi L. Shlotzhauer in Back Matter
- Fibromyalgia (First Year - Patient-Expert Guides) by Claudia Craig Marek in Front Matter
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