Take Back Control Of Your Arthritis

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ISBN: 9781413447668 | 141344766X
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Copyright: 4/21/2004

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Dr. Joel Rutstein, a board-certified rheumatologist, reveals the twelve critical steps you need to take back control of your arthritis. This important information is presented to you in a straight-forward, personal, and understandable manner. Using Dr. Rutstein's twelve steps will enable you to feel better, save money on medication costs, and learn about the latest revolutionary treatments available to patients with arthritis and other rheumatic diseases. Discover how to take back control of your pain, lifestyle, emotions, sex life, and much more. This may well be the most helpful book on arthritis that you will ever own!

Acknowledgements

(2)

Important Disclaimer

(2)

About the Author

(10)

Introduction

(10)

Find a Doctor You Can Trust

(14)

Telltale Signs That You Are Having Problems with Your Personal or Primary Care Physician

(1)

Searching

(2)

The Ideal Physician for You

(2)

Qualities to Look for in a Doctor

(6)

Key Points in Finding a Physician You Can Trust

(2)

Find a Rheumatologist

(22)

Telltale Signs That You Need to Find a Rheumatologist

(1)

What's a Rheumatologist and Why Bother?

(1)

The Value of a Rheumatologist

(4)

A Rheumatologist is also an Internist

(1)

The Rheumatologist as Diagnostician

(2)

Rheumatologists are Experts in the Diagnosis and Treatment of Osteoporosis

(1)

Rheumatologists and Your X-Rays

(1)

The Rheumatologist and Your Treatment Plan

(1)

Knowing When and How to Order Physical Therapy

(1)

Knowing When and How to Inject

(1)

Why Outcomes with Rheumatologists are Better

(3)

Being Sensitive to Your Pain

(1)

Key Points in Finding a Rheumatologist

(2)

Take Back Control of Your Pain

(24)

Telltale Signs That Your Pain Is Not Adequately Controlled

(1)

Don't Let Your Pain Ruin Your Life

(1)

Some Rheumatic Causes of Pain

(1)

Assessing Pain

(1)

Doctors Differ in their Treatment of Pain

(1)

Basic Information about Pain Medicines

(1)

An Overview of Pain Medicines

(8)

Taking Pain Medicines Effectively

(3)

Alternative Ways to Control Pain

(1)

A New Electrical Device for Arthritis

(1)

Using Joint Injections to Treat Painful Joints

(1)

Key Points in Taking Back Control of Your Pain

(3)

Take Back Control of Your Nsaids

(14)

Telltale Signs That You Need More Knowledge About NSAIDs

(1)

Why NSAIDs Work

(2)

Acetaminophen versus NSAIDs

(1)

GI Issues with NSAIDs

(1)

Issues About Kidney Function and NSAIDs

(1)

Cox-1 vs. Cox-2 Inhibitors

(2)

Taking NSAIDs Correctly

100

(1)

Controversy Surrounds Cox-2 Inhibitors

101

(1)

NSAIDs and the Liver

102

(1)

Key Points in Taking Back Control of Your NSAIDs

103

(2)

Take Back Control of Your Dmards and Biologic Response Modifiers (BRMS)

105

(36)

Telltale Signs That You May Be a Candidate for DMARDs or BRMs

107

(1)

Why You Need to Take Control of Your DMARDs and BRMs

107

(1)

Understanding DMARDs

108

(2)

A Malaria Treatment (Plaquenil) That Can Benefit Rheumatic Disease Patients

110

(2)

Azulfidine (sulfasalazine): A Drug That Works for the Wrong Reason

112

(1)

Whatever Happened to Gold and D-penicillamine Therapy?

113

(2)

Methotrexate: The Most Commonly Used DMARD

115

(6)

Arava (Leflunomide): An Alternative to Methotrexate Therapy

121

(2)

Reversing the ``Pyramid'' Approach to the Treatment of Rheumatoid Arthritis

123

(2)

Use of the Prosorba Column in Rheumatoid Arthritis

125

(1)

Is There Any DMARD Treatment for Fibromyalgia?

126

(1)

Are There Any DMARDs for the Treatment of Osteoarthritis?

127

(1)

Tumor Necrosis Factor (TNF) and Its Role in Inflammatory Arthritis

128

(1)

Enbrel (Etanercept) Leads the Way as the First Approved Biologic Response Modifier

129

(2)

Remicade (Infliximab): The First Intravenous Biologic Therapy

131

(3)

Humira (Adalimumab): Yet a Third TNF Inhibitor

134

(2)

Another Culprit in Inflammatory Arthritis Called Interleukin-1 (IL-1)

136

(2)

Kineret (Anakinra): A BRM Against Interleukin-1

138

(1)

Key Points in Taking Back Control of Your DMARDs and BRMs

139

(2)

Take Back Control of Your Medication Costs Including Over-The-Counter Drugs

141

(12)

Telltale Signs That Your Medication Expenses Are Spiraling Out of Control

143

(1)

Beware the Infomercial

143

(2)

Saving on Your NSAIDs

145

(4)

Saving on Your Methotrexate

149

(2)

Using Samples to Help Cut Costs

151

(1)

Key Points in Taking Back Control of Your Medication Costs

151

(2)

Take Back Control of Your Lifestyle

153

(24)

Telltale Signs That Your Lifestyle is Out of Control

155

(1)

Why You Need to Make Changes in Your Lifestyle Now

155

(1)

The Importance of Your Diet

156

(3)

Weight-Related Issues

159

(3)

Should You Rest More, or Less?

162

(2)

Take Back Control of Your Sleep

164

(3)

Rheumatic Disease: No Butts About It

167

(2)

Don't Overindulge with Alcohol

169

(2)

Coffee, Tea, Caffeine, and Rheumatic Disease

171

(1)

Achieving Balance in Your Life

172

(3)

Key Points in Taking Back Control of Your Lifestyle

175

(2)

Take Back Control of Your Work Situation

177

(14)

Dilemmas in the Workplace for Arthritis Sufferers

180

(1)

A Change in Attitude is Needed

180

(1)

Assess Your Work Environment

181

(3)

Fatigue as an Important Issue

184

(1)

Protecting Your Joints at Work

185

(1)

Work Risks to Yourself and Others

186

(1)

Pacing Yourself

186

(1)

Dealing with Work Stress

187

(1)

Making the Necessary Changes

188

(2)

Key Points in Taking Back Control of Your Work Situation

190

(1)

Take Back Control of Your Exercise Program

191

(24)

Don't Start Off Wrong

193

(3)

Understanding the Difference Between Abuse and Therapeutic Exercise

196

(1)

The Goals and Benefits of Exercise for Arthritis Patients

197

(1)

Don't Fall Victim to Boredom When Exercising

198

(2)

Setting Exercise Goals to Increase Your Motivation

200

(2)

Where Do Personal Trainers and Physical Therapists Fit In?

202

(2)

Stretch First to Avoid Injury

204

(1)

Why Aquatic Therapy is the Best

205

(1)

Precautions and Safety Issues with Aquatic Exercise

206

(3)

Walking Works

209

(1)

Weightlifting and Weight-Training Exercises

210

(2)

Don't Forget to Work on Your Balance

212

(1)

Key Points in Taking Back Control of Your Exercise

213

(2)

Take Back Control of Your Emotions

215

(18)

Telltale Signs That Your Emotional State is Out of Control

217

(1)

Dealing with Your Anger

217

(4)

Dealing with Your Anxiety

221

(1)

Why Bad Arthritis Happens to Good People

222

(1)

Don't Become the Person Who Family and Friends Avoid

223

(1)

Become an Inspiration for Others

224

(1)

Being Depressed for Good Reason

225

(1)

Just Plain Depressed

226

(3)

Stop Denying Your Condition and Learn to Accept It

229

(1)

The Power of Prayer

230

(1)

Key Points in Taking Back Control of Your Emotions

231

(2)

Take Back Control of Your Sex Life

233

(18)

Telltale Signs That Your Sex Life Is in Trouble

235

(1)

The Impact of Arthritis on Your Sex Life

236

(1)

Physical Limitations That Interfere with Sexual Activity

237

(1)

Pain Can Decrease Sexual Pleasure

237

(1)

Depression and Sexual Interest

238

(1)

Female Issues: Pain, Dryness, Ulcerations, and Infections

239

(2)

What Your Partner May Be Thinking and Feeling

241

(1)

The Impact of Arthritis on Different Sexual Relationships

241

(2)

Failed Marriages Due to Arthritis

243

(1)

The Benefits of Pleasurable Sex in the Arthritis Patient

244

(1)

Good Communication Leads to Better Sex

244

(1)

Sexual Timing is Important

245

(1)

Forget About Spontaneity for Greater Sexual Enjoyment

246

(1)

Now You Are Ready to Rock and Roll

247

(1)

Getting Creative

248

(1)

Alternative Sexual Positions

248

(1)

Sex in Spite of Flare-Ups in Your Arthritis

249

(1)

Have Fun

249

(1)

Key Points in Taking Back Control of Your Sex Life

249

(2)

Take Back Control of Your Information About Arthritis

251

(16)

Telltale Signs That You Are Not in Control of Your Arthritis Information Sources

253

(1)

We Live in an Information Age

253

(1)

Using the Internet to Your Advantage

254

(1)

Warnings About the Information on the Internet

255

(1)

One-Stop Shopping for Arthritis Information

256

(1)

Learning the Basics in Arthritis

257

(3)

Getting Your Family Involved

260

(1)

Learning From Other Patients

261

(3)

Key Points in Taking Back Control of Your Information

264

(3)

EPILOGUE: NOW IS THE TIME TO TAKE BACK CONTROL

267

(6)

Epilogue: Now is the Time to Take Back Control

269

(4)

APPENDIX A: INTERNET RESOURCES

273

(4)

Where to Find General Information About Rheumatic Diseases on the Internet

275

(1)

Where to Find Specific Information About Rheumatic Diseases on the Internet

276

(1)

APPENDIX B: GLOSSARY OF TERMS

277

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