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Arthritis & Joint Conditions Arthritis & Joint Conditions Symptoms / Diagnosis Treatments Coping From Carol Eustice, your Guide to Arthritis & Joint Conditions Arthritis Quizzes | Types of Arthritis | Joint Pain | Medications | Alt Medicine | Follow Us on Twitter | Join Us on Facebook Nothing is impossible, the word itself says 'I'm possible'! ~Audrey Hepburn Autoimmune Patients at Higher Risk for Blood Clot in Lung People with autoimmune conditions, such as rheumatoid arthritis and lupus, who are hospitalized, may have an increased risk of developing a pulmonary embolism (blood clot in the lung), according to a report in The Lancet. Read more... Higher Risk of Venous Thromboembolism Found in Hospitalized Arthritis Patients When Should You Go to the Emergency Room? Total Hip Replacement: Preventing Post-op Blood Clots More About Blood Clots Illegal Marketing of Vioxx for RA Costs Merck Big Bucks Merck has agreed to plead guilty to a single violation of the Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act for introducing a misbranded drug into interstate commerce -- that drug being Vioxx. The criminal plea deal relates to Merck's promotion of Vioxx for rheumatoid arthritis between 1999 and 2002, before it actually was approved for that condition in April 2002. Read more... Vioxx Recalled Worldwide (2004) About COX-2 Inhibitors Arthritis Drugs - What Are My Options? Arthritis Medications - Test Your Knowledge How Do You Weigh Benefits and Risks of Arthritis Treatment? Arthritis medications and treatments are intended to improve arthritis symptoms, relieve pain, or slow the progression of the disease. That's the goal. But there are possible negative consequences of treatment, too. Both must be considered. Read more... 10 Ways to Ensure Drug Safety When Should Arthritis Medicines Not Be Used? Don't Stop Medication Without Doctor's Input 10 Things You Should Do When Given a New Prescription See More About:  arthritis medications  arthritis treatments  drug safety Fast Facts About Bursitis Bursitis is a relatively common condition that develops when there is inflammation of a bursa (a small fluid-filled sac that reduces friction between bone and other moving parts such as overlying muscle, tendons, or skin). Read more... Fast Facts About Tendonitis Inflammation - The Battle Within Test Your Knowledge - Inflammation More About Bursitis See More About:  bursitis  tendonitis  inflammation Arthritis & Joint Conditions Ads Arthritis Joint Pain Joint Inflammation Cause of Arthritis Arthritis Knee Pain Featured Articles POLL: Weather Affects Arthritis? Self-injection of Arthritis Drugs Cimzia - What You Should Know Are You a Housekeeping Failure Because of Arthritis? 7 Misconceptions About Arthritis Arthritis Screening Quiz   More from About.com 2011's Cutest Winter Boots Snuggly snow boots are essential for women who live in cold climates, but still want to put their best foot forward. More> 10 Budget Work Essentials Figuring out how to pay for a fabulous work wardrobe can be a challenge. These 10 mix-and-max essentials are all under $50. More> This newsletter is written by: Carol Eustice Arthritis & Joint Conditions 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 & Joint Conditions 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