Description: The Unofficial Guide Reader's Bill of Rights. The Unofficial Guide Panel of Experts. Introduction. I. The Hard Facts About Arthritis. 1. Bone Breakdown: What Is Arthritis? 2. Making a Diagnosis: Do You Have Arthritis? II. The Many Faces of Arthritis. 3. Osteoarthritis. 4. Rheumatoid Arthritis. 5. Fibromyalgia. 6. Related Disorders. 7. Juvenile Arthritis. III. Treatment and Medication. 8. Deciphering Truth from Quackery. 9. Medications: Temporary Relief. 10. Surgical Interventions. 11. Alternative Therapies. IV. Lifestyle Changes to Ease Arthritis. 12. Arthritis and Nutrition. 13. Exercise and Arthritis. V. One Step Beyond. 14. Living Well with Arthritis. 15. Support Groups and Treatment. A. Glossary. B. Resources. C. Recommended Reading. Index.

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