Contents 6......Page 8
THE MAIN TYPES OF ARTHRITIS......Page 11
Understanding arthritis10......Page 12
Types of joint 14......Page 16
Understanding osteoarthritis 16......Page 18
Understanding rheumatoid 24......Page 26
Understanding ankylosing spondylitis 32......Page 34
Understanding gout 34......Page 36
Pseudogout 37......Page 39
OTHER TYPES OF ARTHRITIS?......Page 41
Lupus 40......Page 42
Polymyalgia rheumatica 42......Page 44
Fibromyalgia 43......Page 45
Localized soft-tissue disorders 47......Page 49
Lower back pain 48......Page 50
Carpal tunnel syndrome 51......Page 53
Psoriatic arthritis 53......Page 55
Infectious arthritis 54......Page 56
DIAGNOSIS AND HEALTHCARE......Page 59
Diagnosis 58......Page 60
The healthcare team 63......Page 65
Playing an active role in managing your arthritis 64......Page 66
Complementary healthcare 70......Page 72
Herbal medicines 72......Page 74
DRUG TREATMENTS......Page 81
Taking medication 80......Page 82
Analgesics and NSAIDs 83......Page 85
Corticosteroids 87......Page 89
Drug treatment of osteoarthritis 88......Page 90
Drug treatment of rheumatoid arthritis 90......Page 92
Common DMARDs 92......Page 94
SURGICAL TREATMENTS......Page 97
Surgical options 96......Page 98
Joint replacement 100......Page 102
Total knee and hip replacements 102......Page 104
Before and after surgery 104......Page 106
Returning home 109......Page 111
LIVING WITH ARTHRITIS......Page 117
At work 116......Page 118
Asking for help 119......Page 121
At home 120......Page 122
Assistive devices 124......Page 126
Family life and caring for children 128......Page 130
Traveling and moving around 130......Page 132
Protecting your joints 132......Page 134
Coping with pain 136......Page 138
Coping with stress 140......Page 142
The ABCDE method 142......Page 144
FOOD AND DRINK......Page 147
Eating a healthy diet 146......Page 148
Nutrients to ease arthritis 151......Page 153
Helpful supplements 152......Page 154
Avoiding foods 157......Page 159
Weight control 160......Page 162
PHYSICAL ACTIVITY......Page 165
Getting enough exercise 164......Page 166
Maintaining mobility 171......Page 173
Neck exercises 172......Page 174
Leg and hip exercises 174......Page 176
CHILDREN WITH ARTHRITIS......Page 179
Understanding juvenile arthritis 178......Page 180
Special needs 182......Page 184
Long-term outlook 183......Page 185
Useful addresses 184......Page 186
Index and acknowledgments 185......Page 187