• Foreword
• What Is Rheumatoid Arthritis?
• Pain And Discomfort: The Key Iss
• Understanding Medication
• How To Protect Your Joints And R
• Equipment And Adaptations
• The Importance Of Exercise And G
• How To Relax And Manage Your Str
• Work And Leisure
• Rheumatoid Arthritis And Relatio
• Achieving A Positive Outlook

Living a Full Life with Rheumatoid Arthritis

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• Foreword
• What Is Rheumatoid Arthritis?
  • The Immune System
  • The Function Of The Joint
  • How Rheumatoid Arthritis Affects The Joint
  • Rheumatoid Arthritis And Osteoarthritis: The Differences
  • The Importance Of An Early Diagnosis
  • The Unpredictability Of Rheumatoid Arthritis
  • A Personal Scenario
• Pain And Discomfort: The Key Issues
  • Coping With Pain
  • Understanding Pain
  • The Pain Gate
  • The Tens Machine
  • Massage
  • Acupuncture
  • Distraction
  • Natural Pain-Killers
  • Nutrition
  • Relaxation
  • Posture
  • The Pain Diary
  • Splinting
  • Medication
  • Surgery
  • A Personal Scenario
• Understanding Medication
  • Medication For Rheumatoid Arthritis
  • New Treatments
  • Complementary Therapies
  • A Personal Scenario
• How To Protect Your Joints And Reduce Pain
  • 1 Conserving Your Energy
  • 2 Avoiding Static Positions
  • 3 Discouraging Deformities
  • A Personal Scenario
• Equipment And Adaptations
  • Equipment For The Kitchen
  • Equipment And Tips For Personal Care
  • Clothing
  • Selecting Furniture
  • Adaptations
• The Importance Of Exercise And Good Posture
  • Planning Your Exercise
  • Exercise At The Table
  • Useful Yoga Exercises
  • Exercises For The Car
  • Exercises For The Chair
  • Standing Exercises
  • Exercises At The Kitchen Sink
  • Exercises On The Bed
  • Exercises For The Bath
  • Hydrotherapy And Swimming
  • The Benefits Of Exercise
  • A Personal Scenario
  • Good Posture
  • Guidelines For Good Posture
• How To Relax And Manage Your Stress
  • Symptoms Of Stress
  • A Definition Of Stress
  • Why Stress Occurs
  • Restoring The Balance
  • The Fight Or Flight Response
  • Learning To Relax
  • The Postures Of Stress
  • Getting Started
  • A Personal Scenario
• Work And Leisure
  • The Benefits Of Employment
  • Factors That Help You Stay In Employment
  • Changing Work
  • Disability Benefits
  • A Personal Scenario
  • Avoiding The Downward Spiral
• Rheumatoid Arthritis And Relationships
  • Asking For Help
  • Making Changes
  • Rheumatoid Arthritis And Sex
  • A Personal Scenario
• Achieving A Positive Outlook
  • Dealing With The Diagnosis
  • How We Deal With Loss
  • Becoming An Expert Patient
  • The Benefits Of Active Coping
  • Helpful Support
  • A Personal Scenario
  • Helping Yourself