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Go to journals and other references for publication details of research into this condition.

organisations

Arthritis Care
18 Stephenson Way
London NW1 2HD
Tel: 020 7380 6500 (general enquiries)
Helpline: 080 8800 4050 (Mondays to Fridays 12-4pm)
Website: www.arthritiscare.org.uk
The UK's largest voluntary organisation working with and for people with arthritis. Aims to empower people to take control of their arthritis and their lives. The helplines team offers practical, confidential support and useful publications. See the website for information about arthritis and further details of the work of Arthritis Care.

The Source
Tel: 0808 808 2000 — free (Mondays 10am-2pm and 4-7pm; Tuesdays to Fridays 10am-2pm)
E-mail: thesource@arthritiscare.org.uk
A new helpline for young people aged 25 and under who have arthritis, or care for someone who does. Run by Arthritis Care.

Arthritis Research Campaign
Copeman House
St Mary's Court
St Mary's Gate
Chesterfield
Derbyshire S41 7TD
Tel: 01246 558033
E-mail: info@arc.org.uk
Website: www.arc.org.uk
Raises funds to promote medical research into the cause, treatment and cure of arthritic conditions; to educate medical students, doctors and allied healthcare professionals about arthritis; and to provide information to people affected by arthritis and to the general public. Website features a range of booklets, leaflets and information sheets about arthritis.

Arthritis Foundation
www.arthritis.org
American-based website that has useful resources about arthritis including details of conditions and treatments, a message board, recommended reading, articles and news.

books
 
 

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Eat to Beat Arthritis by Marguerite Patten and Jeannette Ewin
Contains answers to questions about arthritis, an outline of which foods to eat and which to avoid, useful supplements and lifestyle advice to beat arthritis.
Get this book

 
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Overcoming Arthritis by Paul Lam and Judith Horstman
A guide to conventional and complementary treatments and self-help remedies to relieve the pain of arthritis and regain control of life.
Get this book

 

 

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(July 2002)

 

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