| Description |
xiii, 367 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm |
| Contents |
Arthritis: what is it? -- Rheumatoid arthritis : inflamed joints -- Osteoarthritis : worn cartilage -- Osteoporosis : brittle bones -- Fibromyalgia : chronic pain and fatigue -- Other nagging pains -- Becoming an arthritis self-manager -- Outsmarting arthritis -- Self-helpers : 100+ hints and aids -- Exercise for fitness and better living -- Flexibility exercises -- Strengthening exercises -- Aerobic activities -- Healthy eating -- Pain management -- Getting a good night's sleep -- Depression, fatigue, and other symptoms -- Feelings and communication -- Working with your doctor : a joint venture -- The drug scene : medicines to reduce pain and inflammation -- Disease-modifying antirheumatic drugs (DMARDs) -- Painkillers and other approaches to reduce pain -- What about surgery? |
| Summary |
Outlines exercises, pain management techniques, nutrition, and ways of beating everyday problems such as opening jars and carrying suitcases |
| Notes |
Previous ed.: 1995 |
| Bibliography |
Includes index |
| Subject |
Fibromyalgia -- Popular works.
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Arthritis -- Popular works.
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Self-care, Health.
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Arthritis.
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Fibromyalgia.
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| Genre/Form |
Popular Work.
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Popular works.
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| Author |
Fries, James F.
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| LC no. |
99069777 |
| ISBN |
073820224X paperback |
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073820224X paperback |
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