Author: Dr John Marcus Thompson

This British edition of the internationally bestselling book by Dr John Thompson provides clear and reliable information on arthritis, which can help you understand and control this condition.

‘Arthritis’ literally means, ‘joint inflammation’, which includes dozens of different conditions.  Some are harmless and some are disabling.  Some are curable, some are not.  The author has set out to be specific and to give meaning to a diagnosis of arthritis.  He covers all the most common types of arthritis as well as many uncommon types so that you can identify your arthritis and manage it effectively.

This easy-to-understand book provides answers to all your questions:

• How your arthritis is diagnosed and what will be likely to be the best treatments to reduce your symptoms
• The many different types of arthritis – so that you can identify your arthritis and manage it effectively
• The symptoms of arthritis – what they will mean for you personally when you have them,  and how you can minimise them
• The range of treatments available from your doctor which are likely to help you most, covering medications, physiotherapy and surgery
• New treatments being developed, including new antibody therapies
• Choosing alternative medicines and other complementary therapies that can benefit you, and avoiding the untested or dangerous ones

‘This eminently readable book is a comprehensive resource for people who want to feel more in charge of their illness, and of their lives.’
Robert Meenan, Director, Boston University School of Public Health (from the Foreword)

‘This is a splendid book, packed full of information about the different sorts of arthritis (I had no idea there were so many) an in a very readable style’
Gillian Vaughan, Surrey



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