Includes index.

Understanding arthritis. Arthritis : common and complex (Who gets arthritis? ; What causes arthritis? ; Common forms of arthritis ; Hopeful outlook) ; Osteoarthritis and other aches and pains (Osteoarthritis ; Other aches and pains) ; Rheumatoid arthritis (Understanding the condition ; A chronic disease ; Juvenile idiopathic arthritis) ; Other inflammatory disorders (Gout ; Pseudogout ; Spondyloarthritis ; Sjogren's syndrome ; Systemic lupus and erythematosus ; Scleroderma ; Polymyositis and dermatomyositis ; Rheumatic fever ; Vasculitis ; Polymyalgia rheumatica ; Moving forward -- Treating arthritis. Medications for arthritis (Different treatment strategies ; Common drug classes ; Arthritis medication guide) ; Surgical treatments (Common types of joint surgery ; Choosing the right procedure ; Things to know before surgery ; New lease on life) ; Complementary and alternative treatments (Choosing a complementary therapy ; Forms of complementary therapy ; Evaluating complementary therapy) ; Promising trends in diagnosis and treatment (Improvements in diagnosis ; Medications ; Gene therapy ; Surgery ; Future horizons) ; Tips on pain control (Treating acute pain ; Professional help for pain) -- Living with arthritis. Protecting your joints (Basics of joint protection ; Assistive devices for daily tasks ; Assistive devices for mobility) ; Being active (Benefits of exercise ; Getting started ; Your weekly workout ; Exercise guide ; Tailoring your program ; Staying motivated) ; Eating a healthy diet (Diet and arthritis ; Reducing artiritis symptoms ; The Mayo Clinic Healthy Weight Pyramid ; How to get more calcium ; Benefits of a healthy weight ; Strategies for success ; A word about food and drug interactions) ; Your mind and your health (Your body and stress ; Focus on the positive ; Reduce stress ; Learn to relax ; Seek support ; Intimacy and arthritis ; Simplify your life ; Get your rest ; Stay in control) ; Traveling with arthritis (Planning a trip ; Booking a hotel ; What to take ; Mode of transportation ; Touring overseas) ; On the job with arthritis (Know your rights ; Protect your joints ; Commute wisely ; Be friends with your computer ; Keep an open mind ; Job interview tips) ; Where to get mroe help (Your local library ; Using the Internet).