Description
Arthritis is one of the most common health problems in the world. It's the No. 1 cause of disability in the United States. Nearly 40 million Americans have some form of arthritis. So if you have arthritis, you're not alone. Although a cure has yet to be found, effective treatments and other strategies are readily available.
This book focuses on the two most common forms of the disease- osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis - but includes information useful to people with almost any form of the disease. Within these pages you'll find information you can put to use today to better manage your disease. Much of this information is what Mayo Clinic doctors, nurses and therapists use in caring for their patients.
If you understand your disease and treatment options and you put this knowledge to use in daily living, you can live more productively and comfortably, and you'll be able to communicate more effectively with your doctor and other health care professionals.
