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From the doctors at Mayo Clinic, the top-ranked hospital in the U.S., this book is a complete guide to understanding and living with arthritis. Find the latest expertise on various forms of arthritis, medications and other treatment options, and self care to successfully manage joint pain and continue an active life.If you have joint pain, you know it can lead to frustrating limitations in daily life. In fact, arthritis is the most common cause of disability in the United States. This complex group of joint diseases - osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis and many other forms - affects at least 54 million Americans. But living with arthritis doesn't have to mean sitting on the sidelines. Understanding the cause of your joint pain is key to finding relief.