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Many books have been written on the subject of arthritis, and these may be a useful source of information.

As always, when reading any material on arthritis or rheumatoid arthritis (RA), keep the following points in mind:

• Investigate and verify any information you receive, so that you can understand how it might or might not apply to your specific situation.
• Always consult your physician for health-related problems.

The following books may be particularly helpful to you:

• Lorig K, Fries J, and Gecht M. The Arthritis Helpbook: A Tested Self-Management Program for Coping with Arthritis and Fibromyalgia. 5th ed., Cambridge, Massachusetts: Perseus Publishing; 2000.
• Shlotzhauer T, McGuire J. Living with Rheumatoid Arthritis. Baltimore, Maryland: Johns Hopkins University Press; 1995.
• Pincus T, ed. The Arthritis Foundation’s Guide to Good Living with Rheumatoid Arthritis. Marietta, Georgia: Longstreet Press; 2000.
• Arthritis Foundation. Arthritis 101: Questions You Have. Answers You Need. Marietta, Georgia: Longstreet Press; 1997.