Rheumatoid Arthritis

by Cheryl Koehn, Taysha Palmer, John Esdaile, et al.

Book Overview

Nearly 3 million Americans suffer from rheumatoid arthritis, 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. Rheumatoid Arthritis: Plan to Win offers an inspiring, scientifically based game plan for minimizing the effects of this chronic illness, and ultimately, achieving optimal health.
Here is the definitive resource for practical strategies...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0195130561
• ISBN13: 9780195130560
• Release Date: January 2002
• Publisher: Oxford University Press
• Length: 288 Pages
• Weight: 1.30 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 6.5" x 9.5"

Customer Reviews

The best book for people with rheumatoid arthritis

I am a rheumatologist in private practice. I see many patients with rheumatoid arthritis. I read Ms. Koehn's book and have recommended it to my patients. In fact, I took the dust cover off and posted it on my waiting room bulletin board with my recommendation to 'buy this book!' It is easy to read but with sufficient detail for the more sophisticated health consumer. It is a great reference source for patients with Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) and for family members and care-givers of those with RA. The chapters on medications are particularly useful and well-organized. I like her general advice which is important to all people with chronic diseases, not only RA. Ms. Koehn tells us to be informed and to take charge of our own health care...

Excellent guide!

I found the read to be very interesting and informative. It's the first book that I've read which describes RA from such a personal and eloquent view. It is filled with vital information and facts. It doesn't concentrate on a medical treatment only - it takes exercise, attitude, and emotional wellness into account. It's an excellent read and I would recommend it to anyone with RA.