Arthritis: A Take Care Of Yourself Health Guide, Fourth Edition

Arthritis: A Take Care Of Yourself Health Guide, Fourth Edition
ISBN-10
0201409178
ISBN-13
9780201409178
Series
Arthritis
Category
Medical
Pages
342
Language
English
Published
1995-01-20
Publisher
Da Capo Press
Author
James F. Fries

Description

Dr. James Fries's Arthritis is your complete guide to the more than 100 types of arthritis and related conditions, such as fibromyalgia and gout. In clear language it explains the different ways that joints become painful, and all of the medications, operations, and other remedies available. Dr. Fries describes each test your doctor might perform, the clues for recognizing harmful treatments, and the steps you can take to prevent or ease arthritis pain. Arthritis provides unique, easy-to-use decision charts in the style of the best-selling Take Care of Yourself. Find practical advice on more than thirty common problems, from pain in specific joints to difficulty turning doorknobs. Dr. Fries tells how you can relieve problems at home and exactly when you should see a doctor or other health professional. This thoroughly updated edition of Arthritis will help you to keep the costs of your arthritis care down and the quality of your life up.

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