| Introduction.
Part I: Getting a Grip on Types of Arthritis.
Chapter 1: What Is Arthritis?
Chapter 2: Osteoarthritis: The Most Common Form.
Chapter 3: A War Within: Rheumatoid Arthritis.
Chapter 4: Investigating Other Forms of Arthritis.
Chapter 5: Exploring Other Conditions Linked to Arthritis.
Part II: Tests and Treatments: What to Expect from Your Doctor.
Chapter 6: Your Doctor and You: Allies Against Arthritis.
Chapter 7: Judging Joint Health with Low- and High-Tech Tests.
Chapter 8: From Aspirin to Steroids: Medicines for Arthritis.
Chapter 9: Cuts That Cure: Surgeries for Arthritis.
Chapter 10: Overcoming the Ouch: Strategies for Pain Management.
Part III: The Arthritis Lifestyle Strategy.
Chapter 11: Fighting the Pain with Foods and Supplements.
Chapter 12: Oiling Your Joints with Exercise.
Chapter 13: The Right Stride and Other Ways to Protect Your Joints.
Chapter 14: Controlling Your Stress, Aggression, and Depression.
Chapter 15: Day-to-Day Living with Arthritis.
Part IV: Is Alternative Medicine for You?
Chapter 16: Exploring Alternative Medicine.
Chapter 17: Discovering Herbs and Homeopathy.
Chapter 18: Hands-On Healing Methods.
Chapter 19: Other Alternative Approaches.
Part V: The Part of Tens.
Chapter 20: Ten Tips for Traveling with Arthritis.
Chapter 21: Ten Ways to Save on Prescriptions.
Chapter 22: Ten Professionals Who Can Help You Fight Arthritis.
Chapter 23: Ten Crackerjack New Treatments.
Part VI: Appendixes.
Appendix A: Glossary.
Appendix B: Resources.
Appendix C: Weight Loss and Management Guide.
Index.
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