The Arthritis Sourcebook

The Arthritis Sourcebook is a comprehensive guide to the latest information on treatments, medications, and alternative therapies for arthritis. Covering topics such as exercise, nutrition, sex, and the special circumstances of pregnancy and surgery, this fully updated edition includes a discussion of emerging "miracle" drugs as well as information on treatments for fibromyalgia.

Earl J. Brewer Jr., M.D., F.A.A.P., is the founder and first chairman of the rheumatology section of the American Academy of Pediatrics.

Kathy Cochran Angel is the former president of the Juvenile Arthritis Foundation.

Preface: Living Well in the Face of Arthritis	p. ix
Acknowledgments	p. xvii
Understanding Your Situation	p. 1
Rheumatoid Arthritis	p. 5
Osteoarthritis	p. 17
Fibromyalgia: Fibrositis, Bursitis, Tendinitis, and Related Ailments	p. 29
Ankylosing Spondylitis	p. 41
Osteoporosis	p. 51
Other Rheumatic Diseases	p. 59
Juvenile Rheumatoid Arthritis	p. 65
Building a Team	p. 75
The First Member of Your Team Is You!	p. 79
Building a Coordinated Team	p. 89
Medications	p. 101
Exploring Alternative Therapies	p. 131
Taking Care of Yourself	p. 147
The Misuse, Overuse, and Underuse Causes of Arthritis	p. 149
Staying Fit and Energized: Movement and Exercise for Everyone	p. 159
Arthritis Cuisine	p. 179
Sleep Problems, Sex, and Intimacy	p. 193
Assistive Devices to Help the Joys of Daily Life	p. 201
Paying Attention to Your Special Issues	p. 211
On the Job with Arthritis	p. 213
Deciding Whether You Should Try Surgery	p. 217
Pregnancy and Arthritis	p. 225
National Arthritis Organizations	p. 235
Local Arthritis Foundation Chapters	p. 237
Arthritis Web Sites	p. 245
Index	p. 247
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