Overcoming Common Problems S.
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A guide to one of the most common health problems for women. Fibroids are bundles of fibrous tissue which can grow in the muscle of the womb. Many women find it difficult to talk to their doctor about the menstrual problems these cause, and this book suggests ways of overcoming embarrassment and keeping objective records. There is practical advice about how to cope with the symptoms, and explanations of what fibroids are and why they happen. Mary-Claire Mason outlines diagnosis and the tests involved, and explains all the treatment options, including hysterectomy.
There are many different drugs used in the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis, and the vast majority of sufferers will spend the rest of their lives taking these powerful drugs. In easy to understand terms, this book explains most of these drugs - what they do, what the patient can expect from them, how long they take to work, side-effects and how to minimise them, food and drug combinations to avoid, what to do when the patient forgets to take their medication, blood tests and the meaning of the results.