Living with Rheumatoid Arthritis (Johns Hopkins Health Book) [Paperback]

Dr. Tammi L. Shlotzhauer MD (Author), Dr. James L. McGuire MD (Author), Professor Edward Harris MD (Foreword)

Book Description

Publication Date: October 1, 1995 | Series: Johns Hopkins Health Book

For the nearly three million Americans who live with rheumatoid arthritis--and the 200,000 more who this year will learn they have the disease -- Living with Rheumatoid Arthritis offers practical and usable answers to the questions of everyday life. The authors provide clear explanations of the causes, diagnosis, and treatment of the disease, and why medication, joint protection, physical activity, and good nutrition are essential components of care. They describe specific ways -- including safe and effective exercises -- to cope with pain, stiffness, and fatigue, as well as emotional responses, reactions from friends and family, and lifestyle changes.

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"Painful and prevalent, rheumatoid arthritis afflicts more than three million people in the United States alone. This guide makes coping with and understanding the disease easier by outlining its causes, symptoms, diagnosis, and treatments. The book also suggests exercises and gives advice on dealing with pain and change in lifestyle arthritis causes." -- Science News

"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. I will recommend it with enthusiasm to my patients." -- James R. O'Dell, M.D., Arthritis and Rheumatism

"Simply put -- this is a work of superb medical scholarship." -- Library Bookwatch

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"Living with Rheumatoid Arthritis is a complete and comprehensive guide to the total management of a difficult disease. This book will answer many questions patients and their families haven't thought to ask and provide information they need to know." -- Arthur I. Grayzel, M.D., Senior Vice President for Medical Affairs, Arthritis Foundation

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Product Details

• Paperback: 240 pages
• Publisher: The Johns Hopkins University Press (October 1, 1995)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0801851858
• ISBN-13: 978-0801851858
• Product Dimensions: 8.9 x 5.8 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 10.4 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (8 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #3,363,585 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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46 of 47 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A Complete guide to Rheumatoid Arthritis, April 28, 2000

By A Customer

This review is from: Living with Rheumatoid Arthritis (Johns Hopkins Health Book) (Paperback)

This book covers all aspects of this disease and is written by a practicing Rheumatologist. RA is considered one of the "inflammatory" forms of arthritis and is now generally considered an autoimmune disease. Topics covered in depth include what joints are commonly affected, other organs that may also be involved and some of the other complications that may be experienced. The testing commonly performed by Physicians is discussed at length and explained in lay terms. The general progression of the disease differs in different individuals and this is discussed as well. The treatments such as medications, therapy, surgery are discussed individually and in depth in lay terms. Exercise is also covered. Some other aspects that are discussed are emotional issues and disability. This book actually presents a solid in depth knowledge of the diease and contains a lot of information that many family practioners and generalist may not be aware of as they are not specialists in this disease process. This book should be read and owned by anyone with this disease or a loved one with this disease. All of the information is presented in lay terms that are easy to understand. There are numerous illustrations as well.

9 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Two Thumbs Up!, October 30, 2000

By A Customer

This review is from: Living with Rheumatoid Arthritis (Johns Hopkins Health Book) (Paperback)

This book gives a lot of layman explanations to medical technical jargon that the doctors throw at new patients. At times the reading was a bit dry, but this book serves as a daily reference to me with the many challenges I face as a newly diagnosed RA patient.

14 of 17 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars a comprehensive, easy-to-read guide, January 24, 1999

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This review is from: Living with Rheumatoid Arthritis (Johns Hopkins Health Book) (Paperback)

A very helpful, well-written guide that includes a detailed description of the disease, treatments, and coping strategies for everyday life, as well as an extensive glossary and bibliography.