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Page i Mayo Clinic on Arthritis Gene G. Hunder, M.D. Editor-in-Chief Mayo Clinic Rochester, Minnesota

Page ii Mayo Clinic on Arthritis provides reliable, practical, easy-to-understand information on osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis, with a focus on self-help. Much of the information comes directly from the experience of Mayo Clinic physicians, nurses, research scientists, health educators, therapists and other health care professionals. This book supplements the advice of your personal physician, whom you should consult for individual medical problems. Mayo Clinic on Arthritis does not endorse any company or product. Mayo and Mayo Clinic are marks of Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research. Distributed to the book trade by Kensington Publishing Corporation, New York, NY. Special thanks to the Arthritis Foundation for its endorsement and support. Copyright 1999 Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research All rights reserved. No part of this book may be reproduced or used in any form or by any means, electronic or mechanical, including photocopying and recording, or by any information storage and retrieval system, without permission in writing from the publisher. Address inquiries to: Mayo Clinic, Health Information Division, Permissions Department, 200 First Street S.W., 5th Floor Centerplace Building, Rochester, MN 55905. Library of Congress Catalog Card Number 98-067333 ISBN 1-893005-00-3 Printed in the United States of America First Edition 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

Page iii About Arthritis Arthritis is one of the most common medical problems in the world. It's the number one cause of disability in America. Nearly 40 million Americans have some form of arthritis. So if you have arthritis, you're not alone. Although a cure has yet to be found, effective treatments and other strategies are readily available. This easy-to-understand book focuses on the two most common kinds of arthritisosteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritisbut includes information useful to people with almost any form of the disease. Within these pages you'll find facts you can put to use today to better manage your disease. Much of the information is what Mayo Clinic doctors, nurses and therapists use day in and day out in caring for their own patients. If you completely understand your disease and your treatment options and you put this knowledge to use in daily living, we believe: You'll live more productively and comfortably You'll communicate more effectively with your doctor and other health care providers That's why we wrote this book. About Mayo Clinic Mayo Clinic pioneered the group practice of medicine. Today, with 2,000 physicians and scientists in virtually every medical specialty, Mayo Clinic is dedicated to providing comprehensive diagnosis, accurate answers and effective treatments for people with both common and uncommon medical problems. With this depth of medical knowledge, experience and expertise, Mayo Clinic occupies a unique position as a health information resource. Since 1983, Mayo Clinic has published reliable health information for millions of consumers, offering a variety of award-winning newsletters, books and online services. Look for information from Mayo Clinic to give you answers you can rely on for a healthier life. Revenue from our publishing activities supports Mayo Clinic programs, including medical education and medical research.

Page iv Editorial Staff Editor-in-Chief Gene G. Hunder, M.D. Senior Editor N. Nicole Spelhaug Managing Editor David E. Swanson Editorial Researcher Brian M. Laing, M.S. Contributing Writers Felicia Busch Michael J. Flynn Linda Kephart Flynn Lynn Madsen D. R. Martin Jeff Meade Stephen M. Miller Robin Silverman Catherine LaMarca Stroebel Beth A. Watkins Susan Wichmann Editorial Production LeAnn M. Stee Medical Illustrators Susan M. Balich David A. Factor John V. Hagen Michael A. King James D. Postier Photographers Mary T. Frantz Joseph M. Kane Randy J. Ziegler Creative Director Daniel W. Brevick Graphic Designer Kathryn K. Shepel Editorial Assistants Roberta J. Schwartz Rene Van Vleet Sharon L. Wadleigh Secretarial Assistance Pennylu Marshall Indexer Larry Harrison Reviewers and Contributors Olga M. Anderson, O.T.R. Linda B. Arneson, R.P.T. Jill S. Beed, J.D. A. Rene Bergstrom, M.Ed. Pat L. Bremer, R.N. Barbara K. Bruce, Ph.D. Kenneth T. Calamia, M.D. Donald C. Campbell II, M.D. Carl W. Chan, M.D. Robert H. Cofield, M.D. Marc D. Cohen, M.D. Stephen B. Erickson, M.D. Francis Helminski, J.D. Mary L. Jurisson, M.D. Thomas G. Mason, M.D. Eric L. Matteson, M.D. Lester E. Mertz, M.D. Kevin G. Moder, M.D. Nancy A. Moltaji Michael P. Mullen Jennifer K. Nelson, R.D. J. Desmond O'Duffy, M.D. Terry H. Oh, M.D. Christopher D. Sletten, Ph.D. Jay Smith, M.D. Barbara A. Treichel Roger A. Warndahl, R.Ph. David C. Weber, M.D. Mary R. Wilson

Page v Preface We wrote this book to help you take control of your arthritis. The contents are based on the approach that we take in helping people who seek health care at Mayo Clinic. We focus on self-help for the two most common formsosteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritisbut the information will be useful to people with almost any form of the disease. We explain what arthritis is. There are tips on management fundamentals: joint protection, exercise, pain control, diet and, perhaps most importantly, how best to maintain a consistently positive attitude.

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