Conquering Rheumatoid Arthritis: An Illustrated Guide to Understanding the Treatment and Control of Rheumatoid Arthritis (EMPOWERING PRESS SERIES)

Rheumatoid arthritis, a debilitating disease that casuse pain, swelling, and fatigue, cann affect every aspect of your life, from your job to your leisure activities. Although incruable, it is treatable. In Conquering Rheumatoid Arthritis, the authors not only dispel many myths associated with the disease, but also encourage you to become more knowledgeable in order to seek the right treatment options. According to the Bensens, the most important thing in managing rheumatoid arthritis is to get the disease under control.

William Benson, BSc, MD, FRCPC (with certification in Internal Medicine and Rheumatology) is a practicing rheumatologist. He was the former Head of Service at St. Joseph's Hospital in Hamilton from 1978-1993. He is also associated with McMaster University in Hamilton and the Father Sean O'Sullivan Research Centre. He has been an active member of the Canadian Rheumatology Association and the American College of Rheumatologists for 20 years. He has taught and lectured extensively, written more than fifty publications on musculosketal diseases, and has participated in over fifty clinical studies.

Wynn Benson, BA, is a graduate of the University of Toronto, where she majored in Art and Art History and Psychology. For the past 11 years she has been involved in health care development and research, particularly in the area of musculoskeletal diseases and rheumatoid arthritis. She has also served on the boards of several community groups.