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• Title:Mayo Clinic on arthritis / Gene G. Hunder, editor in chief.
  
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• Other Contributors/Collections:Hunder, Gene G.
  Mayo Clinic.
  
• Published/Created:Rochester, Minn. : Mayo Clinic, ©2002.
  

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  • Location:WOODWARD LIBRARY stacksWhere is this?
    
  • Call Number: WE344 .M396 2002
    
  • Number of Items:1
    
  • Status:Available
    

   
• Library of Congress Subjects:Arthritis--Popular works.
  Rheumatoid arthritis--Popular works.
  Osteoarthritis--Popular works.
  
• Medical Subjects: Arthritis--Popular Works.
  
• Edition:2nd ed., [completely rev. & updated].
  
• Description:viii, 198 pages : illustrations ; 23 cm.
  
• Notes:Includes index.
  
• ISBN:1893005259 (pbk.) :
  
• Contents:Understanding arthritis
  What causes arthritis?
  Common forms of arthritis
  Other arthritic disorders
  Related musculoskeletal conditions
  Protecting your joints
  Fundamentals of joint protection
  Using assistive devices
  Equipment resources
  Exercising properly
  Importance of exercise
  Tailoring your program
  Your activity goals
  Organized programs
  Assess your fitness
  Warning signs
  Recommended exercises
  Tips on pain control
  Treating pain at home
  Professional help for pain
  Eating for better health
  Menu planning
  Cooking with ease
  Eating out
  Special nutrition issues
  Your thoughts, feelings and beliefs and your health
  The healer within
  Listening to your body
  Accentuate the positive
  Stress busting: Relaxation techniques
  Seeking support: You're not alone
  Simplifying your life
  The rest is rest
  You're in control
  Medications for arthritis
  NSAIDs
  COX-2 inhibitors
  Corticosteroids
  DMARDs
  Immunosuppressants
  Biologic agents
  Pain reducers (analgesics)
  Antidepressant drugs
  Muscle relaxants
  Tranquilizers
  Visco supplementation
  Arthritis medications guide
  Surgical treatments
  Selecting a surgeon
  Common forms of joint surgery
  Which joints can surgery help?
  Preparing for your surgery
  Potential risks and complications
  Your hospital stay
  Rehabilitation
  Recovery at home
  Life after recovery
  Complementary and alternative treatments
  Options available
  Words of caution
  How to evaluate complementary medicine
  Make no assumptions
  Promising trends in treatment
  Medications
  Genes
  Surgery
  Lifestyle
  Traveling with arthritis
  Planning your trip
  Do you need a professional?
  Booking a hotel
  What to take along
  Traveling by air
  Traveling by train
  Traveling by bus
  Traveling by car
  Traveling by ship
  Touring overseas
  Organizations that can help
  On the job with arthritis
  Know your rights
  Protect your joints
  Be a smarter commuter
  Make friends with your computer
  Keep an open mind about your job and career
  Finding a new job
  Organizations that can help
  The Arthritis Foundation
  Mayo Clinic health information
  Your local library.