Tammi L. Shlotzhauer, MD, a retired rheumatologist who practiced at Rheumatology Associates of Rochester, is the former associate medical director at Rochester Clinical Research.

An indispensable book for sufferers of rheumatoid arthritis and their families. . . In addition to explaining the causes, symptoms, and treatment options for people who have rheumatoid arthritis, Dr. Shlotzhauer offers practical approaches for managing the pain, fatigue, and emotional toll of a chronic illness. She provides new information on associated diseases such as osteoporosis, tips for finding safe and reliable information online, and information on how to get an accurate diagnosis.
--Examiner.com

Any who have rheumatoid arthritis . . . will find this a powerful guide.
--California Bookwatch

A well-written and comprehensive book that will be a valuable resource for patients with rheumatoid arthritis who are highly motivated to learn more about their disease. I will recommend it with enthusiasm to my patients.
--Arthritis and Rheumatism

Simply put--this is a work of superb medical scholarship.
--Library Bookwatch

Painful and prevalent, rheumatoid arthritis afflicts more than three million people in the United States alone. This guide makes coping with and understanding the disease easier by outlining its causes, symptoms, diagnosis, and treatments. The book also suggests exercises and gives advice on dealing with the pain and change in lifestyle [that] arthritis causes.
--Science News

Engaging and compassionate ... Shlotzhauer takes the reader on a comprehensive and intelligible journey encompassing the onset of the condition, treatment, mental health, and alternative therapies.
--Bridget Jivanelli, Journal of Consumer Health on the Internet

Publisher: Johns Hopkins University Press

Pub date: 2024-11-12

Length: 440 pages