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Arthritis Arthritis Symptoms / Diagnosis Treatments Living / Coping From Carol Eustice, your Guide to Arthritis Arthritis Quizzes | Types of Arthritis | Joint Pain | Medications | Alt Medicine | Follow Us on Twitter | Join Us on Facebook When you're feeling your worst, that's when you get to know yourself the best. ~Leslie Grossman What Is a DEXA Scan? A DEXA scan (dual energy x-ray absorptiometry) is a bone density test that assesses whether you have normal bone density, low bone density (also referred to as osteopenia), or osteoporosis. Read more... Osteopenia - What You Should Know Bone Up on Osteoporosis Osteoporosis Screening Quiz Osteoporosis Risk Factor Quiz See More About:  osteoporosis  osteopenia  bone density Some Rheumatoid Arthritis Patients Lack Essential Treatment A study published in the February 2, 2011 issue of the Journal of the American Medical Association reports that only 63% of Medicare-managed care plan patients (different from traditional Medicare) diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis received any prescription medications to treat the condition. We're talking about DMARDs. Read more... Biologic DMARDs Explained Methotrexate - 10 Things You Should Know When Should You Switch Your TNF-Blocker? Rheumatoid Arthritis Treatments - ACR Recommendations Early Diagnosis Is Key to Preventing Lyme Arthritis Diagnosing Lyme arthritis can be a bit tricky, especially if the patient does not have the rash typically associated with Lyme disease. What is important to know is that most cases of Lyme arthritis can be treated with oral antibiotics -- resulting in a successful outcome. Read more... Lyme Disease Screening Quiz The Lyme Disease Photo Gallery Fast Facts About Lyme Disease What Is Chronic Lyme Disease? Arthritis and Exercise Quiz Does exercise have any impact on arthritis? Does exercise help or hurt joints burdened by arthritis? If you exercise or plan on starting an exercise program, do you know all you need to know? Take the Arthritis and Exercise Quiz. See More About:  aerobic exercises  exercise  range-of-motion exercises Arthritis Ads Arthritis Arthritis in Hands Cause of Arthritis Osteo Arthritis Knee Arthritis Joint Pain Featured Articles Arthritis - Test Your Knowledge Rheumatoid Arthritis Explained With Pictures Biologic Response Modifier - What Is It? Gout Information 8 Best Things to Do for Arthritis Has Arthritis Changed You?   More from About.com Discover the Disney Dream Disney's newest cruise ship has something for every family member, from the Aqua Duck watercoaster to adults-only lounges. More> Cruise the Celebrity Eclipse The Eclipse features luxurious interiors, a spa, and the "iLounge" where guests can check email and create their own photo books. More> This newsletter is written by: Carol Eustice Arthritis Guide Email Me | My Blog | My Forum   Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About Arthritis newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. About respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 249 West 17th Street New York, NY, 10011 © 2011 About.com   Must Reads What Is Arthritis? Symptoms of Arthritis Diagnosis of Arthritis Treatment of Arthritis Arthritis Screening Quiz Advertisement