Arthritis Foundation's Guide to Pain Management : Natural and Medical Therapies

by Bernstein, Susan; Klippel, John H.; Arthritis Foundation

• ISBN13: 9780912423395
• ISBN10: 0912423390
• Edition: 1st
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2003-05-01
• Publisher: Arthritis Foundation

Summary

Pain suffers will discover the newest, most effective treatments for chronic pain caused by arthritis, fibromyalgia, back problems and more. Everything from the latest drugs and medical devices to natural, noninvasive therapies are included in this guide from the most trusted authority in arthritis research.

Table of Contents

Acknowledgments	p. iv
Foreword	p. ix
Introduction	p. 2
What Is Pain?	p. 8
How Pain Happens	p. 9
How Nerves Call 911	p. 10
The Gate Theory of Pain	p. 11
The Command Center	p. 12
Different Types of Pain	p. 13
Arthritis: A Major Cause of Chronic Pain	p. 14
Osteoarthritis and Rheumatoid Arthritis	p. 15
Fibromyalgia	p. 15
Bursitis, Tendinitis and Similar Diseases	p. 16
Other Forms of Chronic Pain	p. 17
Are All Pains Equal?	p. 18
Children and Pain	p. 19
Finding Ways to Fight Pain	p. 20
What's Causing Your Pain?	p. 24
Finding Pain's Cause	p. 24
Diagnosis: Tests and Questions	p. 25
What If You Don't Have a Doctor?	p. 26
Pain Centers and Pain Clinics	p. 28
What Is Your Medical History?	p. 30
Talking to Your Doctor About Pain	p. 31
How to Describe Pain	p. 32
Diagnosis: Physical Exams and Medical Tests	p. 33
Laboratory Tests	p. 35
Imaging Tests	p. 37
Tests Involving Minor Surgery	p. 40
What If a Diagnosis Isn't Clear?	p. 41
Developing Your Pain-Management Plan	p. 42
Sample Pain Questionnaire	p. 45
Taking Drugs for Pain	p. 56
What Is a Drug?	p. 56
Drugs: Important Things to Know	p. 57
Questions About Your Health	p. 61
Quick Terms About Drugs	p. 62
Analgesics and NSAIDs	p. 66
Analgesics	p. 66
Acetaminophen	p. 66
Narcotics	p. 68
Newer Analgesics	p. 69
Narcotics: Can You Get Hooked?	p. 70
Topical Analgesics	p. 72
Transdermal Patches	p. 73
NSAIDs: Fighting Inflammation	p. 74
NSAIDs and Stomach Problems	p. 76
COX-2 Drugs	p. 77
Corticosteroids, DMARDs and More	p. 82
Corticosteroids	p. 82
Disease-Modifying Antirheumatic Drugs	p. 85
Biologic Response Modifiers	p. 87
Other Drugs for Chronic Pain	p. 89
Gout Drugs	p. 89
Drugs for Fibromyalgia	p. 90
Other Drugs	p. 92
Pumps, Implants Surgery and More	p. 98
Injections and Implants	p. 98
Injections	p. 98
Joint Fluid Therapy	p. 99
Corticosteroid Injections	p. 100
Soft-Tissue Injections	p. 101
Nerve Block Injections	p. 101
Implantable Devices	p. 103
Intrathecal Drug Delivery Pumps	p. 103
Neurostimulation Devices	p. 104
Surgical Pain-Relief Procedures	p. 105
Arthroplasty or Total Joint Replacement	p. 105
Arthroscopy	p. 106
Other Common Surgeries	p. 106
Nerve-Related Surgeries	p. 107
Natural Options: Herbs, Supplements and More	p. 110
What Is an Alternative Therapy?	p. 110
What's the Controversy About Alternatives?	p. 111
Alternatives: Be Savvy	p. 113
Herbs and Supplements for Chronic Pain	p. 116
The Placebo Effect	p. 117
Glucosamine and Chondroitin Sulfate	p. 118
Boswellia	p. 119
Bromelain	p. 119
Cat's Claw	p. 120
Cetyl Myristoleate (CMO)	p. 120
Collagen	p. 121
Devil's Claw	p. 121
Dimethyl Sulfoxide (DMSO)	p. 121
Feverfew	p. 122
Flaxseed	p. 122
Ginger	p. 122
GLA	p. 123
Gotu Kola	p. 123
Green Tea	p. 123
MSM	p. 124
New Zealand Green-Lipped Mussel	p. 124
SAM-e	p. 124
Sea Algae	p. 125
Shark Cartilage	p. 125
Stinging Nettle	p. 126
Thunder God Vine	p. 126
Turmeric	p. 126
Kava: A Possibly Risky Supplement	p. 126
Willow Bark	p. 126
Supplements for Fibromyalgia	p. 128
Ginseng	p. 128
Grapeseed	p. 128
Melatonin	p. 129
St. John's Wort	p. 129
Valerian Root	p. 129
Vitamins, Minerals and Dietary Changes	p. 130
Gout and Diet	p. 130
Is Food a Pain Trigger?	p. 131
Vitamins and Minerals	p. 134
Massage, Manipulation and Other Alternatives	p. 140
Acupuncture and Acupressure	p. 140
Manipulation Therapies	p. 142
Chiropractic	p. 142
Cranio-Sacral Therapy	p. 144
Somatic Therapy	p. 145
Massage	p. 145
Reflexology	p. 147
Other Pain-Relief Therapies	p. 148
TENS	p. 148
Biofeedback	p. 148
Hydrotherapy, Water Exercise and Balneotherapy	p. 149
Hypnosis	p. 151
Ultrasound Therapy	p. 151
Prolotherapy	p. 152
Aromatherapy	p. 152
Controversial Alternative Therapies	p. 153
Do-It-Yourself Pain Relief	p. 158
The Power of Heat and Cold	p. 158
Heat Treatments	p. 159
Cold Treatments	p. 159
Heat and Cold: Be Safe!	p. 159
Self-Massage	p. 160
Joint Protection	p. 160
Exercise: Boost the Body's Defenses	p. 161
The Benefits of Exercise for Pain	p. 162
A Solid Exercise Plan	p. 162
Can Exercise Increase My Pain?	p. 163
Are You Doing Too Much?	p. 164
Flexibility Exercises	p. 164
Sample Flexibility Stretches	p. 165
Strengthening Exercises	p. 168
Cardiovascular or Aerobic Exercise	p. 169
Walking Progression for Fitness	p. 171
Head-to-Toe Water Workout	p. 172
Alternative Exercise Methods	p. 172
Reducing Painful Stress	p. 178
What Is Stress?	p. 178
Easing Stress Step by Step	p. 179
Stress Journal	p. 180
Learning to Relax	p. 181
Sample Stress Journal	p. 181
Sample Relaxation Exercises	p. 183
Writing Your Stress Away	p. 184
Conclusion	p. 186
Resources	p. 186
Glossary	p. 190
Index	p. 200
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