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If you have arthritis, you have lots of company. More than 46 million Americans have it — the #1 cause of disability in the U.S.
Mayo Clinic wants to help you reduce the pain and disability associated with the two most common forms of arthritis — osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis.
How? By sharing with you much of the same practical, state-of-the-art knowledge that our Mayo Clinic doctors, nurses and therapists use in caring for our patients.
It's all in our book, Mayo Clinic on Arthritis: How to manage pain and lead an active life. This book brings you powerful, potentially life-altering news ...
"When you learn that you have arthritis, you might fear the worst — a life hobbled by pain and disability. Mayo Clinic on Arthritis should put those fears to rest by providing you with tools to gain control over the disease."
— April Chang-Miller, M.D., Medical Editor
If you understand your condition and its treatment options and you put this practical knowledge to use in daily living, you can live more productively and more comfortably with arthritis. You'll also be able to communicate more effectively with your doctor and other health care professionals.
Based on medical research and practice, many effective treatment strategies are now available to you ...
Our 320-page book — written by Mayo Clinic doctors, researchers and editors — includes useful information for more than 100 forms of arthritis.
Part 1 — focuses on osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis.
Part 2 — covers all the latest treatments, including a medications guide and chapters on joint surgery, pain control, complementary and alternative treatments and promising new therapies.
Part 3 — offers an in-depth guide to living with arthritis.
You'll learn ...
- Understanding arthritis — it's not one disease, but more than 100. Symptoms vary from person to person, even if both have the same form.
- There's no cure, but new treatments are far ahead of those from a decade ago. Mayo Clinic on Arthritis gives a full review.
- Arthritis and weather — what do doctors say about the connection?
- Having arthritis often means taking medication. Mayo Clinic on Arthritis includes a detailed arthritis medication guide, with brand names, benefits, risks, and precautions of commonly used arthritis meds — acetaminophen, NSAIDs, narcotics, topical pain relievers and more.
- Surgery can often ease arthritis symptoms. Today's innovative techniques can relieve chronic pain, slow or prevent cartilage damage, correct a joint's mobility and stability, and restore function to the joint. Mayo Clinic on Arthritis can help you decide if surgery is right for you.
- Smooth your recovery from joint surgery, resume your normal activities and enjoy the benefits of your procedure with more than a dozen plan-ahead tips to take care of before you go to the hospital.
- The number of new cases of rheumatoid arthritis may be increasing, especially in women. Early diagnosis and treatment are extremely critical. We tell you what ten signs and symptoms to watch for.
- Two simple relaxation techniques to try whenever you feel increasing stress, pain or muscle tension. With practice, you'll be able to switch to relaxation mode whenever you notice stress building.
- Glucosamine and chondroitin sales exceed $1 billion per year. Should you try this costly remedy that many swear by? Learn what Mayo doctors say about this and other supplements such as fish oil, GLA, ginger and SAM-e.
Scientists continue to look for ways to ease the wear and tear of use on joints and the breakdown of protective cartilage. The results of such research are what have led to many of the treatments you'll learn about in the book.
Order your copy now for only $29.95, and start enjoying a more comfortable and active life!
Yours in good health,
Harke, Daniel J., M.B.A.
Mayo Clinic
