Rheumatoid Arthritis

Author(s): Cheryl Koehn

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Rheumatoid arthritis is a painful, incurable connective-tissue disease that attacks the hands and feet as well as the joints and may lead to deformities and permanent disabilities. This title offers an inspiring, scientifically based game plan for minimizing the effects of this chronic illness, and ultimately, achieving optimal health.

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"This is a truly extraordinary book--a must read for anyone with rheumatoid arthritis, their families, and loved ones. It is written with passion and has a clear and simple message--knowledge and taking control are tools of empowerment that change the lives of people with rheumatoid arthritis."--John H. Klippel, M.D., Medical Director, Arthritis Foundation
"This is the complete arthritis handbook, with answers to all the questions you thought you might ask--and more. Exercise, nutrition, treatments--complementary and traditional--sex and surgery--quality information in a most readable form. This is the book that will help you cope with rheumatoid arthritis."--Peter Brooks, Executive Dean, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Queensland, Australia
"A book that should be read by everyone with RA as well as their health care providers. This book gives us insight into how an expert patient and her rheumatologist deal with the problems and frustrations of this disease. All of us have much to learn from their example."--Kate Lorig, Ph.D., Associate Professor of Medicine, Division of Immunology and Rheumatology, Stanford University School of Medicine, and co-author of The Arthritis Helpbook
"Cheryl Koehn is a modern-day hero in the arthritis world. Since her debut as an outstanding arthritis advocate in 1997, Cheryl has worked tirelessly to improve the lives of other people with arthritis. Together with the internationally respected Rheumatologist/Researcher Dr. John Esdaile and her good friend writer Taysha Palmer, Cheryl has transferred her will to strive for the best life (with arthritis) possible onto paper. Rheumatoid Arthritis, Plan to Win will both encourage andempower countless people."--Denis Morrice, President and CEO, The Arthritis Society, Canada
"A thoughtful, up-to-date guide providing real assistance for everyday issues confronting the patient with rheumatoid arthritis. A must read!"--E. Keystone, Director, The Centre for Advanced Therapeutics in Arthritis

General Fields

  • : 9780195130560
  • : oup
  • : oup
  • : 0.579
  • : 01 November 2001
  • : 230mm X 150mm X 22mm
  • : United States
  • : books

Special Fields

  • : Cheryl Koehn
  • : Hardback
  • : 616.7227
  • : 284
  • : 20 line drawings