Rheumatoid arthritis. Lupus. Polymyalgia rheumatica. Psoriatic arthritis. These are but a few of the over 100 rheumatic diseases that cause the immune system to attack a person’s joints, muscles, bones and organs. The pain and inflammation make simple tasks such as walking, getting dressed, and even brushing hair and teeth sometimes impossible. <br><br>
What triggers a flare and how are they managed? What treatments work best? What caused it, and will a cure ever be found? In Living with Rheumatic Diseases, eleven men and women invite readers inside their rheumatic lives to give honest answers to common questions. Confessing emotions, fears, and hopes, the heartfelt stories offer refreshing insight from nonclinical perspectives, and highlight the unexpected ways we find courage and hope while living with an autoimmune disorder.
Inhoudsopgave
Foreword
Preface
Glossary
1 The Beginning
2 The One-Two Punch
3 The Domino Effect
4 Describing the Pain
5 Work vs Disability
6 Public Motility Devices
7 Braving Social Advice
8 Treatments & Therapies
9 Narcotics & Opioids
10 Biologic Therapies
11 Managing Triggers
12 Affordability of Care
13 Toolbox of Alternatives
14 The Pain Brain
15 Socialization or Isolation
16 Finding a Balance
17 Facing Progression
18 Importance of Hope
19 Finding Peace on the Journey
20 Meet the Writers
Thank you
About Lynda Cheldelin Fell
Over de auteur
Considered a pioneer in the field of inspirational hope, award-winning author LYNDA CHELDELIN FELL has a passion for harnessing the power of storytelling to raise awareness and foster understanding. She is CEO of Aly Blue Media, and creator of the award-winning book series Grief Diaries and Real Life Diaries. Learn more at www.Lynda Fell.com.
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