Arthritis is one of the most common chronic health problems in
America, affecting an estimated one out of three adults.
It is also the #1 cause of disability in women, and the #2 cause for men after injury.
If you are sick and tired of living with the pain of arthritis, I urge you to pay close attention. I'm about to tell you why Johns
Hopkins rheumatologists (doctors who specialize in treating arthritis) are so optimistic. What they have discovered. And what they now recommend to people who aren't content with treatments that don't bring sufficient relief.
If you are encouraged by what you read, you can tap into the
world-famous Johns Hopkins expertise from the comfort and privacy of
your own home right now by previewing The 2009 Johns Hopkins Arthritis White Paper risk-FREE.
You won't find a more comprehensive round-up of the latest arthritis information and research in one single volume.
We have redefined the term "informed consumer."
Since the first Johns Hopkins White Paper was published, hundreds of
thousands of Americans have stopped making decisions based on old
information. Misinformation. And just plain bad advice.
With the Johns Hopkins specialists to guide you, it is now truly
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Effective. At last, you can be a truly informed consumer.
If even one of the following describes your situation in any way, you owe yourself a risk-free look at The 2009 Johns Hopkins Arthritis White Paper.
You or someone you love hope to find a better way to manage
arthritis symptoms so the disease interferes less with your enjoyment of
your life.
You are concerned about the medications you currently take and want
to understand them better, as well as explore newer and better
alternatives.
You want to know about effective alternatives so you can safely try
nonprescription therapies that have been shown to work.
You live with or care for someone whose comfort or mobility is
impacted by arthritis.
When you have arthritis, it affects so many other areas of your body and so many aspects of your life.
Prevent harmful side effects before it's too late!
Arthritis doesn't merely affect the joints. Arthritis and arthritis pain also impacts so many other areas of your body and so many aspects of your life.
Arthritis and your long-term well-being
Arthritis is a long-term condition that needs to be skillfully managed over time. But the good news is that we are learning more and more about arthritis and developing promising new treatments every day.
The 2009 ARTHRITIS White Paper offers new hope even to those of you who have suffered with arthritis for many years. Learn how to control your symptoms, and perhaps even slow the progression of the disease. And what side effects related to your arthritis you need to watch out for. Highlights in The 2009 ARTHRITIS White Paper include:
- The twice-weekly, hour-long exercise program developed by the Arthritis Foundation that may be the ticket to less pain and more independence. (page 5)
- Is your joint pain due to osteoarthritis
or rheumatoid arthritis? Our helpful chart outlines the main differences between the two. (page 9)
- Safe ways to exercise when you have arthritis.
Gentle workouts can help relieve pain and boost your spirits. (page 14)
- Canes and shoes: How they impact
knee osteoarthritis. (page 17)
- New choices for hip and knee replacement surgery
What you should know before your operation. (page 28)
It can take some trial and error to find the best medications, and your treatment needs may change over time. The more you know the better you'll be able to manage your condition. And work in conjunction with your doctor to discuss which of the new treatments and medications are best for YOU.
That's where The 2009 Johns Hopkins Arthritis White Paper can help. Discover the latest news in the world of arthritis, direct from Johns Hopkins' specialists, and how these breakthroughs can make a difference to you NOW. And all this timely information is available to you.
The impact of arthritis upon every aspect of your daily life is significant. Consider for a minute some of the ways in which arthritis affects you right now. Then read on to see how you can find relief, FREE.
That's right, completely FREE. Order now and you will receive a FREE Special Report, yours to keep just for trying The 2009 Johns Hopkins Arthritis White Paper. This is information you can use every day, day after day:
➢ When you get out of bed in the morning.
We invited a Johns Hopkins senior physical therapist to give you her
“exercise prescription” that gets stiff joints moving in a gentle, effective way. She will share them with you in your FREE Special Report titled Active Living with Arthritis.
➢ When you have to open a jar, hold a pencil or tie your
shoes.
We invited a Johns Hopkins senior occupational therapist to reveal
her Top 20 gadgets and gizmos that take the pain and struggle out of
buttons, cereal boxes, car door handles and other daily hurdles. You
will find them in Active Living with Arthritis.
➢ When you want to go for a walk without pain.
We invited Johns Hopkins experts to show you how the right kind of orthotics, made
and worn correctly, can redistribute weight, absorb shock and
minimize pain in the feet, shins, knees and lower back. Another good
reason to get your hands on a free copy of Active Living with
Arthritis.
➢ How you dread a long car trip or cramped plane
ride.
We asked the specialists at Johns Hopkins for their best non-drug
strategies to keep stiffness and pain from coming along for the ride.
Their suggestions will help you minimize the stress on your joints when sitting in
cramped seats, struggling with your luggage, and other factors intervene.
Don't even think about taking a business trip or vacation until
you've consulted your free copy of Active Living with Arthritis.
➢ How you've had to cut back on favorite activities
and may even be considering a move to a drier climate.
We asked Johns Hopkins rheumatologists for a "reality check" on
whether cold and damp climates actually make arthritis worse. Is there
an arthritis-proof environment? What does the latest research show?
All this and more is yours in your FREE Special Report, Active Living with Arthritis, our gift to you just for trying The 2009 Johns Hopkins Arthritis White Paper. It's
packed with our smartest, simplest arthritis pain relief tips that
don't require a prescription, don't have harmful side effects,
and can be safely and easily incorporated into your arthritis treatment plan with
noticeable results.
You can get this Special Report FREE as an instant download when you order your White Paper and pay with your credit card.
Arthritis-busters that put you back in control of your
life
Why should you suffer a minute longer when newer, better, safer ways
to live with arthritis are available right now? The Johns Hopkins White Papers are written expressly for YOU, the intelligent layman, not for someone with an M.D. or Ph.D. You
get the facts you need, along with clear and specific recommendations
from Johns Hopkins specialists.
The 2009 Johns Hopkins Arthritis White Paper will serve as your "early
alert" to information that might not reach you through other books or media on arthritis for YEARS.
Learn about:
A note of precaution before you take advice on anything to do with arthritis—or any aspect of your health, for that matter:
Be sure you consider the source. Check the credentials of the experts before accepting any of their explanations or recommendations. There are too many hucksters and scam artists out there who prey on those in pain
who are vulnerable to their promises.
Direct to you from the Medical Center ranked #1 of America's Best Hospitals
For 19 consecutive years, the Johns Hopkins Hospital has headed the list of America's Best Hospitals, as reported in U.S. News & World Report. 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. Hopkins has no equal in the development of new
knowledge, new techniques, and new technologies for improved patient
care. The Johns Hopkins School of Medicine receives more funding from the National
Institutes of Health than any other medical school in America.
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.
It was a team of Johns Hopkins surgeons who performed the
world's first total knee replacement in 1971. No one has done more
to earn the trust of the millions of men and women diagnosed with
arthritis.
What's true? What's wishful
thinking?
What's just advertising hoopla and hype?
How much do you really know about controlling arthritis symptoms? So
much of what's written in the popular press or advertised on radio
and TV has very little to do with what Johns Hopkins doctors know works
best.
TRUE OR FALSE: You've heard that distance runners are
destined to develop osteoarthritis. Will years of pounding really wear
out an athletic person's joints?
TRUE OR FALSE: When the COX-2 inhibitors, Vioxx and Bextra,
were pulled off the market for causing cardiovascular problems,
arthritis sufferers were deprived of a class of drugs that provided
better pain relief than NSAIDs.
TRUE OR FALSE: A naturally-occurring compound called SAMe,
found in all living cells, offers us an important new tool for
controlling arthritis symptoms.
TRUE OR FALSE: Since rheumatoid arthritis "runs in the
family," it means that your children run a high risk of developing it if
you have the genetic marker for the disease.
TRUE OR FALSE: Gout, often called "the disease of kings," is
caused by a diet rich in purines, which are found in alcohol and certain
meats and seafoods.
Surprise! The answer to each question is "false." Find out the truth,
with the research behind it, when you order The 2009 Johns Hopkins Arthritis White Paper.
You will be astonished how much is truly NEW about treating arthritis. Among the eye-opening new information in The 2009 ARTHRITIS White Paper:
Can gastric bypass surgery trigger gout?
How gender may affect knee replacement decisions.
How effective is physical therapy for ankylosing spondylitis?
Why you should talk to your doctor about heart disease if you have lupus.
Regardless of where you live, or how far you are from America's #1-rated Best Hospital, you deserve to know about the latest drugs, innovative procedures, new treatment options—especially now that we have so many ways to not just relieve arthritis symptoms, but actually slow the progression of the disease!
You can use your copy of The 2009 Johns Hopkins Arthritis White Paper to understand the anatomy of your own joints. See how the complex system works. Witness what happens as the system begins to break down. Work with your own doctor for the best outcome.
Find out how men's and women's symptoms develop in different ways. The impact of osteoarthritis on longevity. (Will it shorten your life?) The type of arthritis that's 4 to 5 times more common in obese men and women.
You'll get all this and more in your copy of The 2009 Johns Hopkins Arthritis White Paper.
4 words you will never have to say if you order now.
One reason Johns Hopkins created The 2009 Johns Hopkins Arthritis White Paper was so you'd never have to say the following 4 words:
"I wish I'd known."
Let Johns Hopkins' experts tell you today—and not some day— how osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis affect your joints
Find out—right NOW what are the 10 questions your doctor is likely to ask you in order to diagnosis whether you have osteoarthritis. (pages 9-10)
Discover—NOW, how heat and cold are used to reduce pain and is another strategy that can help you exercise in comfort.
Explore—immediately—the recent developments that dramatically improve the prognosis for people with rheumatoid arthritis. Learn what to discuss with your doctor to be sure you are getting
state-of-the-art drug treatment. All through your copy of The Johns Hopkins White Paper: Arthritis.
Learn—the moment your White Paper arrives about the three types of topical analgesics.
And, since prescription medications are only one component in the fight against arthritis pain, you will find out which over-the-counter remedies are worth including in your regimen.
Can any of those "Amazing Miracle Cures"
make you feel like a 25-year-old again?
We've all seen the ads, and paused to wonder. Could they make those claims if they're not at least partially true?
Every pharmacy, every magazine, every search of the Internet turns up lotions and potions, supplements, devices and dietary aids, even magnets and jewelry, all claiming to erase arthritis aches and pains.
Do any of the nutritional or herbal products you see advertised really work? Which ones? Should you give them a try? And what's the safest way to get started with the lowest risk of side effects?
Explore the fascinating but little-understood world of alternative arthritis remedies with Johns Hopkins doctors as your guides. You don't have to fall victim to hoaxes and health scams when you can find out what the nation's top arthritis experts have to say about...
Glucosamine and chondroitin. Learn how the recommendations have changed, and may differ depending on what kind of arthritis you have.
Acupuncture: Which types of arthritis may improve from the treatment, and which types don't seem to be affected at all?
Herbal products. Are they the "miracle cures" for gout that they are advertised to be?
You'll learn the truth about:
Yoga for flexibility and pain relief
Fish oil to relieve rheumatoid arthritis symptoms.
What the latest studies show about stress management and pain relief.
The role of electromagnetic field therapy in reducing osteoarthritis symptoms.
What you read in The 2009 Johns Hopkins Arthritis White Paper reflects the expertise and vast experience of the nation's #1 rated hospital and its renowned doctors.
The 2009 Johns Hopkins Arthritis White Paper has been prepared for your personal use by some of the most
respected medical specialists in the field.
Medical Editor John A. Flynn, M.D., M.B.A., is a graduate of the University of Missouri-Columbia School of Medicine, where he was selected to receive the Outstanding Young Physician Award. He completed his internship and residency at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, followed by a fellowship in clinical rheumatology.
Dr. Flynn is Professor of General Internal Medicine and Rheumatology and Clinical Director of the Division of General Medicine in the department of medicine at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. He recently received the Clinician Scholar Educator Award from the American College of Rheumatology and has published in such journals as Arthritis & Rheumatism, Arthritis Care & Research and The New England Journal of Medicine.
Simple, drug-free remedies
you can't afford to overlook
Unfortunately, there still isn't a cure for arthritis. Your comfort and mobility depend on the quality of the information you rely on, and how actively you get involved in doing what works.
Please don't miss this chance to explore the wide range of nutritional, exercise and lifestyle choices that are known to improve comfort and mobility as well as slow the progression of the disease. You will find them in The 2009 Johns Hopkins Arthritis White Paper.
The benefits of strength training if you have fibromyalgia.
Genetics and rheumatoid arthritis. The progress and pitfalls on the road to better therapies.
The surprising results of a significant study to determine the role of dairy products in preventing gout.
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The fact that you are reading this letter now tells me you are hungry for good, reliable information about a disease you live with every day of your life.
The 2009 Johns Hopkins Arthritis White Paper is uniquely able to inform and guide you through the large and small decisions you make concerning your health and comfort. It comes directly to you from the top-rated hospital
in America and reflects the latest thinking from the medical specialists at Johns Hopkins.
Hard-to-find information
on the tough choices you face
Arthritis is a serious disease, and The 2009 ARTHRITIS WHITE PAPER is serious about helping you manage it well. Informative charts and sidebars provide the specific information to guide you through some of the tough decisions you may face in the months and years ahead. Look for:
A detailed visual comparison of the normal knee joint, an osteoarthritic knee joint, and a knee joint with rheumatoid arthritis.
A comparison chart of commonly used nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), with guidelines for using them safely and avoiding unnecessary risk.
Safe ways to exercise when you have arthritis. How gentle workouts can help relieve pain and boost your spirits
List of arthritis health information organizations and support groups.
A comparison chart of Commonly Used Traditional and Newer Disease-Modifying Anti-Rheumatic Drugs (DMARDS) and Corticosteroids.
A Glossary of arthritis terminology from arthroplasty to pannus to viscosupplementation. You and your doctor will communicate more clearly and you will understand more of what you read about the disease.
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Frankly, it’s hard to imagine how anyone with arthritis would part with this information from the leading rheumatologists at the nation’s #1 hospital. But you decide once you see it.
No risk. Nothing to lose but the aches and pains that interfere with your daily activities and the stiff joints that keep you from living the active, unrestricted life you deserve.
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P.S. If you do nothing but follow the advice on page 7 of your free
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Arthritis on the Go, with the secret for traveling by
plane without a hike through the airport or cramped seats with no room
to stretch. How to arrive at your destination relaxed and comfortable
instead of creaky and stiff. 5 "car exercises" that keep pain and
stiffness from ruining your ride.
Orthotics Know-How. Are they your answer to aching
feet, ankles and knees? Learn when soft and flexible is better than
rigid. How custom and over-the-counter compare. The right way to wear
orthotics for maximum relief.
The Weather and Your Joints. Before you relocate, find
out what the research shows about the effects of temperature, humidity,
high barometric pressure and rain on people with different types of
arthritis.
Your Daily Exercise "Prescription." Kelly Daley, senior
physical therapist at Johns Hopkins Hospital's Outpatient Physical
Therapy Clinic, offers exercises to counter the effects of arthritis and
improve your range of motion. (Illustrations included.)
Gadgets and Gizmos for Happier Hands. See the Top 20
devices recommended by Beth Erhardt, a senior occupational therapist at
Johns Hopkins Outpatient Occupational Therapy Clinic, to make your daily
activities easier and pain-free.
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