Arthritis

by Fries, James F.

• ISBN13: 9780738202259
• ISBN10: 0738202258
• Edition: 5th
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 1999-08-19
• Publisher: Da Capo Pr

Summary

In this completely updated edition ofArthritis, Dr. Fries draws on new research to recommend exercises and new pain medications for both arthritis and fibromyalgia. Readers can find the best route to pain relief with easy-to-use decision charts. This thorough guidebook has been recommended by The Arthritis Foundation as a reference for its trainers.Arthritisis aTake Care of Yourself Health Guideon the model ofTake Care of Yourself, America's bestselling medical guide and the only one that studies have shown to reduce doctor visits. With the ongoing debate over health care, more and more readers want to manage their own health and cut costs through medical self-care. These books are the best proven sources of practical information and advice.

Author Biography

James F. Fries, M.D., is Professor of Medicine at Stanford University.

Table of Contents

Preface	xiii
Acknowledgments	xv
How to Use This Book	xvi
PART I Understanding Your Arthritis	1	(102)
Defeating Arthritis	2	(6)
If You Have Pain, Do You Have Arthritis?	3	(1)
How Common Is Arthritis?	4	(1)
Do You Need a Doctor?	4	(2)
Treatment at Home	6	(2)
What Kind of Arthritis Do You Have?	8	(8)
The Eight Major Categories	9	(3)
Identifying Your Arthritis Category	12	(4)
Synovitis Inflammation of the Joint Membrane	16	(18)
Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)	17	(6)
Arthritis in Children (Juvenile Rheumatoid Arthritis, JRA)	23	(3)
Lupus (Systemic Lupus Erythematosus, SLE)	26	(4)
Psoriatic Arthritis	30	(4)
Attachment Arthritis Inflammation of the Joint Attachments	34	(9)
Ankylosing Spondylitis (AS)	35	(4)
Reiter's Syndrome	39	(4)
Crystal Arthritis Inflammation Within the Joint Space	43	(8)
Gout	44	(4)
Pseudogout	48	(3)
Infections Infection of the Joint Space	51	(9)
Staphylococcus (Staph)	52	(2)
Gonococcus (GC)	54	(2)
Tuberculosis (TB)	56	(1)
Lyme Disease	57	(2)
Viral Infections	59	(1)
Cartilage Degeneration Thinning of the Joint Gristle	60	(7)
Osteoarthritis (Osteoarthrosis, OA, Degenerative Joint Disease, DJD)	61	(4)
Joints Without Nerves (Neuropathic Joints)	65	(2)
Muscle Inflammation Inflammation in the Muscle Fibers	67	(7)
Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)	68	(2)
Polymyositis (PM) and Dermatomyositis (DM)	70	(4)
Local Conditions Injury, Inflammation, and Repair	74	(8)
Bursitis	74	(2)
Low Back Syndromes	76	(2)
Herniated Lumbar Disk	78	(4)
General Conditions Aching and Tender All Over	82	(7)
Fibromyalgia	83	(2)
Psychogenic Rheumatism	85	(2)
Depression and Arthritis	87	(2)
The Connective-tissue Diseases Not Quite Arthritis	89	(6)
Lupus (SLE): A Recap	89	(1)
Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA): A Recap	89	(1)
Polymyositis (PM) and Dermatomyositis (DM): A Recap	90	(1)
Scleroderma	90	(2)
Polyarteritis	92	(3)
Osteoporosis Brittle Bones	95	(8)
Dietary Calcium	95	(3)
Hormones	98	(2)
Exercise	100	(1)
Preventing Falls	100	(1)
Summary: Preventing and Treating Osteoporosis	101	(2)
PART II Managing Your Arthritis	103	(94)
Treatment Begins at Home	104	(7)
The Major Lifestyle Factors	104	(2)
Should I Work?	106	(1)
How Much Exercise?	106	(1)
What Kind of Exercise?	107	(1)
When Should I Rest?	107	(1)
What About Diet?	108	(1)
What About Climate?	109	(1)
Expectations	109	(2)
The Drug Scene Medicines to Reduce Pain and Inflammation	111	(29)
Anti-inflammatory Medicines	112	(3)
Aspirin and Other Salicylates	115	(4)
Other NSAIDs	119	(16)
Corticosteroids	135	(5)
Disease-Modifying Antirheumatic Drugs (DMARDs)	140	(16)
Gold (Intramuscular or Oral) and Penicillamine	141	(5)
Antimalarial and Antibiotic Medications	146	(3)
Immunosuppressant Drugs	149	(5)
Cytokine Treatments	154	(2)
Painkillers and Other Approaches	156	(7)
Drugs to Reduce Pain	157	(3)
Tranquilizers	160	(1)
Muscle Relaxants	160	(1)
Antidepressants	160	(1)
Hyaluronic Acid Injections (Viscosupplementation)	160	(1)
Alternative Medicines	161	(1)
Names and Availability	162	(1)
What About Surgery?	163	(6)
General Rules	163	(2)
Specific Operations	165	(4)
Understanding Those Tests	169	(10)
Blood Tests	170	(1)
Blood Serum Chemistry Tests	171	(1)
Blood Serum Immunology Tests	172	(1)
Tissue-typing Tests	173	(1)
Urine Tests	174	(1)
Biopsies	174	(2)
Joint Fluid Tests	176	(1)
X-rays	176	(3)
Duck That Quack	179	(6)
What Do You Have to Lose?	179	(2)
The Written Word as Quackery	181	(1)
Some Well-publicized ``Cures''	182	(3)
Saving Money Safely	185	(7)
Saving Money on Medications	185	(2)
Saving Money on Laboratory Tests	187	(1)
Saving Money on X-rays and Imaging Tests	188	(1)
Saving Money on Doctor Visits	189	(1)
Saving Money on Hospitals	190	(2)
Preventing Arthritis	192	(5)
Keep Fit	192	(1)
Control Your Weight	193	(2)
Protect Your Joints	195	(2)
PART III Solving Problems with Arthritis	197	(72)
General Problems	200	(12)
S1 Fatigue (Tiredness)	200	(2)
S2 Morning Stiffness	202	(2)
S3 Weight Loss	204	(2)
S4 Fever	206	(2)
S5 Depression	208	(2)
S6 Overweight (Obesity)	210	(2)
Problems with Pain	212	(28)
S7 Pain in the Ball of the Foot	212	(2)
S8 Heel Pain	214	(2)
S9 Ankle Pain	216	(2)
S10 Knee Pain	218	(2)
S11 Hip Pain	220	(2)
S12 Low Back Pain	222	(2)
S13 Neck Pain	224	(3)
S14 Shoulder Pain	227	(3)
S15 Elbow Pain	230	(2)
S16 Wrist Pain	232	(2)
S17 Finger Pain	234	(2)
S18 Pain at Night	236	(2)
S19 Pain After Exercise	238	(2)
Problems Usually Caused by Medications	240	(8)
S20 Skin Rash	240	(2)
S21 Nausea or Vomiting	242	(2)
S22 Ringing in the Ears	244	(2)
S23 Dizziness or Headache	246	(2)
Problems Getting Around	248	(16)
S24 Difficulty Getting Dressed	248	(2)
S25 Problems Using the Toilet	250	(2)
S26 Problems with Bathing and Hygiene	252	(2)
S27 Turning Handles and Opening Doors	254	(2)
S28 Problems Opening Jars	256	(2)
S29 Difficulty with Eating	258	(2)
S30 Problems with Stairs	260	(2)
S31 Difficulty Walking	262	(2)
Other Problems	264	(5)
S32 Sexual Problems	264	(4)
S33 Problems with Employment	268	(1)
PART IV Appendixes	269	(8)
Appendix A: Rate Your Arthritis	270	(4)
The Arthritis Status Test	270	(3)
How to Interpret Your Score	273	(1)
Appendix B: Information Sources	274	(3)
Reading List	274	(1)
Arthritis Organizations Around the World	275	(2)
Index	277