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Treating and Managing Rheumatoid Arthritis
Introducing a NEW report from the arthritis specialists at Johns Hopkins—the hospital ranked #1 in rheumatology by U.S. News & World Report
by Joan Bathon, M.D., and faculty at the Johns Hopkins Arthritis Center
If you’ve had rheumatoid arthritis (RA) for even just a short time, you know how hard it is to stay in control of your condition. Not only are you coping with morning stiffness and discomfort, but even everyday tasks such as buttoning a shirt, combing your hair, holding a fork, signing your name, or opening a door can be a challenge.
RA is a complex disease. Your age, daily activities, other health issues, the medications you're using, your exercise routine all affect the way you feel at any given moment.
And while there is no cure for RA, there is much reason for optimism …
New research has led to earlier diagnosis and better control. And thanks to new medications and surgical procedures, fewer people with arthritis now develop severe joint deformities and permanent disabilities.
That’s good news for the approximately 1.3 million Americans living with RA.
If you’re one of them, it’s critically important to learn everything you can about arthritis so you can make informed decisions about your treatment -- so you can partner with your doctor effectively, ask the right questions, and understand the answers.
Sure, there’s lots of information about RA out there on the web. But how much of it is reliable, credible, and trustworthy? How can you be sure that the advice you’re getting is current and not influenced by special interests?
Recently, a team of top rheumatoid specialists from Johns Hopkins joined together to write Treating and Managing Rheumatoid Arthritis. This authoritative 100-page report is designed for YOU. It contains vital information you won’t find in any other single source. Armed with this knowledge, you can work closely with your doctors to conquer pain, minimize restrictions, and maintain a good quality of life.
This information is so crucial to your decision-making process that Treating and Managing Rheumatoid Arthritis is available to you instantly in a digital PDF download. Simply click the order button below, and in a few moments you can begin reading!
Advice That’s Practical and Authoritative
Treating and Managing Rheumatoid Arthritis gets to the heart of your concerns about living with RA by providing in-depth explanations, research, and insights. We discuss:
- RA and heart disease – how RA puts you at greater risk and what you can do
- Genetics of RA – key factors that affect your family’s risk of developing RA
- Finding the right doctor -- why starting out with an experienced rheumatologist can make all the difference
- Test, tests, and more tests – understanding the baseline tests for RA, including rheumatoid factor, ANA, anti-CCP, and sed rate
- The ACR scoring system to evaluate treatment effectiveness – what this complicated scoring system means
- DMARDS or BRMs – weighing the benefits of older versus newer medications for RA
- RA treatments under development – the promise of stem cell transplants and gene therapy as potential RA cures
- Fighting RA with vitamin D – the connection between low vitamin D levels and RA flares
- RA and depression – how RA affects brain chemistry, triggering depression in some patients
- Maintaining a satisfying sex life despite your RA – no-nonsense advice on overcoming anxiety, initiating change
- And that’s just the start …
TNF Inhibitors – The New “Gold Standard” of RA treatment
Increasingly, patients are prescribed a TNF (tumor necrosis factor) inhibitor to treat their RA. For many patients TNF inhibitors -- also called biologic response modifiers or BMRs -- slow disease progression and provide a higher quality of life. In this authoritative report, Dr. Bathon answers questions she commonly hears from patients at the Johns Hopkins Arthritis Center -- questions such as:
- How do you rate the effectiveness of TNF inhibitors?
- How soon will I notice an improvement in symptoms with TNF inhibitors?
- What is the current standard of care for a newly diagnosed RA patient?
- What happens when methotrexate does not work for RA therapy?
- How are TNF inhibitors administered?
- What if I’m scared to give myself an injection?
- Which drug is more effective: Enbrel, Humira, or Remicade?
- If I start on a TNF inhibitor, do I have take it for the rest of my life?
- What are the side effects?
- I have a history of infection. Can I still take a TNF inhibitor?
- Are TNF inhibitors associated with increased tuberculosis? What about cancer?
What’s the Most Dangerous Exercise for an RA Patient?
Answer: None at All!
Regular exercise is good for everyone -- but it’s a critical component of managing RA. Exercise not only helps restore and improve joint function, it can delay and prevent disability in many cases. Our report features detailed information on exercise and other lifestyle approaches to managing RA. You’ll learn:
- How to begin an exercise program and how much you should work out …
- The right kind of exercise (which hinges on joint inflammation) …
- How to find time for physical activity in your busy schedule …
- The best time of the day to exercise …
- Why you should work out with a “buddy” …
- How to set up a walking program you’ll stick with …
- How body fat affects your RA …
- How yoga and t’ai chi can help RA patients …
- How to use exercise to relieve depression …
Direct to You From Johns Hopkins – America’s #1 Hospital
Treating and Managing Rheumatoid Arthritis is designed to give you unprecedented access to the expertise of the hospital ranked #1 of America's Best Hospitals by U.S. News & World Report. Your report draws on the extensive experience of leading arthritis specialists who understand the concerns of patients like you. You simply won't find a more knowledgeable and trustworthy source of the medical information you require.
A tradition of discovery and medical innovation is the hallmark of Johns Hopkins research. Since its founding in 1889, The Johns Hopkins Hospital has led the way transferring the discoveries made in the laboratory to the administration of effective patient care. No one institution has done more to earn the trust of the millions of men and women diagnosed with arthritis.
These top arthritis specialists contributed their expertise to Treating and Managing Rheumatoid Arthritis:
- Joan M. Bathon, M.D., Professor of Medicine, Division of Rheumatology at Johns Hopkins University, is director of the Johns Hopkins Arthritis Center. A nationally respected rheumatologist, Dr. Bathon focuses her research on the mechanisms of inflammation and joint destruction.
- Susan Bartlett, Ph.D., former Associate Professor of Medicine, Division of Rheumatology at Johns Hopkins University, is a clinical psychologist who studies behavioral approaches in the management of chronic conditions such as rheumatoid arthritis.
- Uzma Haque, M.D., is an Assistant Professor of Medicine at the Johns Hopkins School of Medicine and on the faculty of the Johns Hopkins Arthritis Center. Dr. Haque specializes in the treatment of rheumatic and musculoskeletal disorders -- primarily rheumatoid arthritis.
- Jon T. Giles, M.D., an Assistant Professor of Medicine in the Division of Rheumatology at Johns Hopkins, has treated numerous women with rheumatoid arthritis throughout pre-conception, pregnancy, and the postpartum period.
- Victoria Ruffing, R.N., nurse manager of the Johns Hopkins Arthritis Center, counsels patients living with chronic pain about maintaining intimacy.
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