Arthritis: A Take Care of Yourself Health Guide for Understanding Your Arthritis

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• Arthritis *
• Other Books by James F. Fries, M.D. *
• Arthritis - A Take Care of Yourself Health Guide for Understanding Your Arthritis *
• Contents v
• Preface xiii
• Acknowledgments xv
• How to Use This Book xvi
• Part I - Understanding Your Arthritis *
• Chapter 1 - Defeating Arthritis 2
• Chapter 2 - What Kind of Arthritis Do You Have? 8
• Chapter 3 - Synovitis Inflammation of the Joint Membrane 16
• Chapter 4 - Attachment Arthritis Inflammation of the Joint Attachments 34
• Chapter 5 - Crystal Arthritis Inflammation within the Joint Space 43
• Chapter 6 - Infections Infection of the Joint Space 51
• Chapter 7 - Cartilage Degeneration Thinning of the Joint Gristle 60
• Chapter 8 - Muscle Inflammation Inflammation in the Muscle Fibers 67

• Arthritis *
• Other Books by James F. Fries, M.D. *
• Arthritis - A Take Care of Yourself Health Guide for Understanding Your Arthritis *
• Contents v
• Preface xiii
• Acknowledgments xv
• How to Use This Book xvi
• Part I - Understanding Your Arthritis *
• Chapter 1 - Defeating Arthritis 2
• Chapter 2 - What Kind of Arthritis Do You Have? 8
• Chapter 3 - Synovitis Inflammation of the Joint Membrane 16
• Chapter 4 - Attachment Arthritis Inflammation of the Joint Attachments 34
• Chapter 5 - Crystal Arthritis Inflammation within the Joint Space 43
• Chapter 6 - Infections Infection of the Joint Space 51
• Chapter 7 - Cartilage Degeneration Thinning of the Joint Gristle 60
• Chapter 8 - Muscle Inflammation Inflammation in the Muscle Fibers 67
• Chapter 9 - Local Conditions Injury, Inflammation, and Repair 74
• Chapter 10 - General Conditions Aching and Tender All Over 82
• Chapter 11 - The Connective-Tissue Diseases Not Quite Arthritis 89
• Chapter 12 - Osteoporosis Brittle Bones 95
• Part II - Managing Your Arthritis *
• Chapter 13 - Treatment Begins at Home 104
• Chapter 14 - The Drug Scene Medicines to Reduce Pain and Inflammation 111
• Chapter 15 - Disease-Modifying Antirheumatic Drugs (dmards) 140
• Chapter 16 - Painkillers and Other Approaches 156
• Chapter 17 - What about Surgery? 163
• Chapter 18 - Understanding Those Tests 169
• Chapter 19 - Duck That Quack 179
• Chapter 20 - Saving Money Safely 185
• Chapter 21 - Preventing Arthritis 192
• Part III - Solving Problems with Arthritis *
• Symptom S1 1 Fatigue (Tiredness) 200
• Symptom S2 2 Morning Stiffness 202
• Symptom S3 3 Weight Loss 204
• Symptom S4 4 Fever 206
• Symptom S5 5 Depression 208
• Symptom S6 6 Overweight (Obesity) 210
• Symptom S7 7 Pain in the Ball of the Foot 212
• Symptom S8 8 Heel Pain 214
• Symptom S9 9 Ankle Pain 216
• Symptom S10 10 Knee Pain 218
• Symptom S11 11 Hip Pain 220
• Symptom S12 12 Low Back Pain 222
• Symptom S13 13 Neck Pain 224
• Symptom S14 14 Shoulder Pain 227
• Symptom S15 15 Elbow Pain 230
• Symptom S16 16 Wrist Pain 232
• Symptom S17 17 Finger Pain 234
• Symptom S18 18 Pain at Night 236
• Symptom S19 19 Pain after Exercise 238
• Symptom S20 20 Skin Rash 240
• Symptom S21 21 Nausea or Vomiting 242
• Symptom S22 22 Ringing in the Ears 244
• Symptom S23 23 Dizziness or Headache 246
• Symptom S24 24 Difficulty Getting Dressed 248
• Symptom S25 25 Problems Using the Toilet 250
• Symptom S26 26 Problems with Bathing and Hygiene 252
• Symptom S27 27 Turning Handles and Opening Doors 254
• Symptom S28 28 Problems Opening Jars 256
• Symptom S29 29 Difficulty with Eating 258
• Symptom S30 30 Problems with Stairs 260
• Symptom S31 31 Difficulty Walking 262
• Symptom S32 32 Sexual Problems 264
• Symptom S33 33 Problems with Employment 267
• Part IV - Appendixes *
• Appendix A - Rate Your Arthritis 270
• Appendix B - Information Sources 274
• Index 277