Living With Rheumatoid Arthritis by Tammi L. Shlotzhauer, M.D.

Living With Rheumatoid Arthritis

Tammi L. Shlotzhauer, M.D.

The Johns Hopkins University Press · Print & ebook · October 15, 2024

A Health pick for readers exploring Living With Rheumatoid Arthritis.

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Who it’s for
Clear, compassionate guidance connects rheumatoid arthritis research with the realities of daily life.
Themes
Rheumatoid arthritis care, Chronic illness coping, Diagnosis and health information
Genres
Rheumatology, Immune System Disorders, Pain Management

About this book

In the fourth edition of Living with Rheumatoid Arthritis, Tammi L. Shlotzhauer, MD, shares new findings about causes and treatments, including: • Research on risk factors and triggers, from pathologic bacteria in the digestive tract and smoking to pollutant and chemical exposure • Lifestyle and diet modifications that can help sufferers avoid flare-ups • How stress contributes to inflammation and other symptoms • Information about new targeted disease-modifying drugs • Promising research on biomarkers that may generate a personalized approach to treatment • Remarkable gains in reducing disability, hospitalizations, and surgeries Dr. Shlotzhauer, who lives with rheumatoid arthritis and has treated thousands of patients, is uniquely qualified to offer help and hope for readers and to discuss associated diseases such as osteoporosis.

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Writing with compassion and clarity, she also explains how to get an accurate diagnosis, shares tips for finding safe and reliable information online, and offers practical strategies for coping with the pain, fatigue, and emotional toll of a chronic illness.

Living With More Clarity

Clear, compassionate guidance connects rheumatoid arthritis research with the realities of daily life.

Come here for

  • Understand risk factors, treatments, diagnosis, and related conditions
  • Find practical ways to cope with pain, fatigue, and emotional strain

Expect

  • A mix of new research and grounded advice
  • Attention to lifestyle, reliable online information, and treatment choices

Where it sits

Immune System Disorders77%
Rheumatology73%
Pain Management48%

Percentages are BookFrontier’s reading of the book.

Publisher categories

  • Immune System Disorders
  • Geriatrics
  • Rheumatology
Authors
Tammi L. Shlotzhauer, M.D.
Publisher
The Johns Hopkins University Press
Published
October 15, 2024
Format
Print & ebook
Theme
Rheumatoid arthritis care · Chronic illness coping · Diagnosis and health information
Reading lane
Immune System Disorders