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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 The best preparation for tomorrow is doing your best today. ~ H. Jackson Brown, Jr. Arthritis Medications - Are They Working? Doctors typically prescribe arthritis medications to help manage symptoms and slow disease progression. You will often know by how you feel that medications are ineffective. But here's a question that's often difficult to answer -- how do you know your medications are working? Read more... See More About:  nsaids  dmards  analgesics Sedimentation Rate - What Is It? If you consult a doctor because you are experiencing persistent joint pain, the doctor will perform a physical examination and order diagnostic tests, including blood tests. A sedimentation rate is typically among the first blood tests ordered when arthritis is suspected. Read more... See More About:  inflammation  arthritis diagnosis  blood tests for arthritis Two in Five Adults With Rheumatoid Arthritis Are Inactive According to a study funded by NIAMS (National Institute for Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases) and published online January 26, 2012 in Arthritis Care & Research, two in five adults with rheumatoid arthritis (42%) are inactive. Read more... The Immune System - How It Works If you missed this article last week, here's another chance for you to read it. It's important to understand the immune system, at least on a basic level, especially since certain types of arthritis are autoimmune conditions. Read more... See More About:  rheumatoid arthritis  lupus  inflammation Arthritis & Joint Conditions Ads Rheumatoid Arthritis Joint Pain Arthritis Knee Pain Arthritis in Hands Arthritis Treatment Featured Articles Signs/Symptoms of Rheumatoid Arthritis Psoriatic Arthritis Screening Quiz Guide to Dry Mouth 10 Ways to Fight Fatigue What Defines a Remission? Fast Facts About Palindromic Rheumatism   More from About.com Top 10 Skin Myths How do you know the information and advice you get about your skin is true? Start with this article, which debunks some of the the most persistent myths out there. More> Living with Infertility Infertility is extremely difficult emotionally, and it's easy to start feeling overwhelmed. Here are 10 ways to cope and keep infertility from taking over your life. 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 © 2012 About.com   Must Reads What Is Arthritis? Symptoms of Arthritis Diagnosis of Arthritis Treatment of Arthritis Arthritis Screening Quiz Advertisement