Consumer health information about symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment for major forms of arthritis, along with self-care tips and coping strategies. Includes index, glossary of related terms, and other resources.

The Arthritis Sourcebook is a comprehensive guide to the latest information on treatments, medications, and alternative therapies for arthritis. Covering topics such as exercise, nutrition, sex, and the special circumstances of pregnancy and surgery, this fully updated edition includes a discussion of emerging "miracle" drugs as well as information on treatments for fibromyalgia.

A reference source to arthritis identifies the various forms of the disease and discusses symptoms, causes, prognoses, pain, medication, and alternative therapies.

"Provides basic consumer health information about symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment for major forms of arthritis, along with self-care tips and coping strategies. Includes index, glossary of related terms, and other resources"--Provided by publisher.

Arthritis Sourcebook, Fifth Edition provides updated information about diagnosing, treating, and managing degenerative, inflammatory, and other specific forms of arthritis. It also explains the symptoms and treatments of related diseases that affect the joints, tendons, ligaments, bones, and muscles. Details about currently used medical, surgical, and self-care management strategies are included along with tips for reducing joint pain and inflammation and managing arthritis-related disability.