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Arthritis (from Greek arthro-, joint + -itis, inflammation; plural: arthritides) is a group of conditions that affect the health of the bone joints in the body. One in three adult Americans suffers from some form of arthritis, and the disease affects about twice as many women as men.

Arthritic diseases include rheumatoid arthritis and psoriatic arthritis, which are autoimmune diseases; septic arthritis, caused by joint infection; and the more common osteoarthritis, or degenerative joint disease. Arthritis can be caused from strains and injuries from repetitive motion, sports, overexertion and falls. Unlike the autoimmune diseases, osteoarthritis largely affects older people, and results from the degeneration of joint cartilage. Other forms are discussed below.

Arthritic joints can be sensitive to weather changes. The increased sensitivity is thought to be caused by the affected joints developing extra nerve endings in an attempt to protect the joint from further damage.

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あとで読む: "Usual interstitial pneumonia in rheumatoid arthritis-associated interstitial lung disease"  http://bit.ly/4ODQIW
haggie21 (はぎdora) Thu, 17 Dec 2009 01:23:44 -0000
あとで読む: "Usual interstitial pneumonia in rheumatoid arthritis-associated interstitial lung disease"  http://bit.ly/4ODQIW
#omgfacts if you throw up the "west side" sign with your hands more than 362 times...you will get arthritis in the opposite big toe.
nickfury01 (Nick Fury) Thu, 17 Dec 2009 01:19:29 -0000
#omgfacts if you throw up the "west side" sign with your hands more than 362 times...you will get arthritis in the opposite big toe.
Seasame seeds: 2 T provide more than 80% of your daily intake of copper, an anti-inflammatory that may help ease arthritis pain.
optimumwellmn (Jackie Rodgers) Thu, 17 Dec 2009 01:17:55 -0000
Seasame seeds: 2 T provide more than 80% of your daily intake of copper, an anti-inflammatory that may help ease arthritis pain.
@mfeyen plenty of obese have a whole host of OTHER problems, lets see:1.orthopedic:knees, backs,hips,arthritis 2.hypertensive:stroke,
ocdgirl2000 (Lynne Siegel) Thu, 17 Dec 2009 01:12:55 -0000
@mfeyen plenty of obese have a whole host of OTHER problems, lets see:1.orthopedic:knees, backs,hips,arthritis 2.hypertensive:stroke,
@JonathanRKnight How are the Frankenfeet doing? I was sheduled for arm surgery for the arthritis, its been put on hold till new year!!
jery1 (jery1) Thu, 17 Dec 2009 01:06:14 -0000
@JonathanRKnight How are the Frankenfeet doing? I was sheduled for arm surgery for the arthritis, its been put on hold till new year!!
rheumatoid arthritis - Dragon Door Forums http://bit.ly/91ovn1
DerekDowell (Derek Dowell) Thu, 17 Dec 2009 01:05:06 -0000
rheumatoid arthritis - Dragon Door Forums http://bit.ly/91ovn1

 
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All About Arthritis - A comprehensive guide to this disease and its treatment. Offers news and use the tools to help manage pain.
Meta Description: [ All About Arthritis is an information resource for osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, fibromyalgia, gout and other types of arthritis. Learn more about arthritis pain management and the treatment options available. ]

Alternative Arthritis Treatments - Information and resources for mind-body treatments, exercise, diet and relaxation techniques to treat this disease.
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Antibiotics and Rheumatic Diseases - Low dose antibiotic treatment for rheumatic disorders. Discussion and protocols about this unorthodox treatment.
Meta Description: [ Antibiotic treatment for rheumatoid arthritis, scleroderma, lupus, juvenile rheumatoid arthritis, polymyositis, dermatomyositis, Reiter's Syndrome, psoriatic arthritis, ankylosing spondylitis, juvenile rheumatoid arthritis and other rheumatic diseases. ]

Arthritis at About.com - Resource of information about arthritis including feature articles, chat, bulletin board and newsletter.
Meta Description: [ Information about arthritis pain relief, symptoms, medication, treatment, and diet. Information on various types of arthritis including rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis, gout, psoriatic arthritis, lupus, fibromyalgia, Sjogren's syndrome, scleroderma, ankylosing spondylitis and other arthritis... ]

Arthritis Central - General information about arthritis and related conditions, with books, videos, and further articles available by paid subscription. [English/Español]
Meta Description: [ Arthritis Central - Take back control of your arthritis with the largest collection of videos and written materials for patients, created by Dr. Joel Rutstein ]

Arthritis Daily - Information resource about the types and treatment of arthritis.

Arthritis Insight - Help with living with this condition, including chat rooms, bulletin boards and extensive information on types of arthritis, surgeries, medications, alternative treatments, pain management, and other topics.
Meta Description: [ ArthritisInsight.com is a online guide to arthritis information featuring helpful Chats, message boards, and news to help you deal with the challenges of living with arthritis. ]

Arthritis News From Medical News Today - Press releases and current articles on arthritic conditions and their treatment.

Arthritis Pages of Drdoc On-line - Includes resources, links and a chat.
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Arthritis Week - News and information about the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of this disease.
Meta Description: [ Arthritis Week - News and information about the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of Arthritis. The site is the most comprehensive source of Arthritis news, updated daily, with information on developments in Arthritis. ]

Arthritis.com - Information about the condition and joints generally, with advice on managing and living with it.
Meta Description: [ Arthritis.com is your resource for arthritis information online. Living with arthritis can be a challenge. Find out about osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, and the many different forms of this disease. ]

Arthrofax.com - Designed as a Canadian resource, with background information, self-assessment tests, treatment options, FAQ, and glossary.
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CDC: Arthritis - Information from the National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion.
Meta Description: [ The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's Arthritis Program web site. ]

CreakyJoints - Online community for arthritis sufferers which is humorous and lively. Personal experiences shared.

eMedicine Health: Arthritis - Information on the types, causes, symptoms, and treatment of arthritis.
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Federal Citizen Information Center: Coping with Arthritis - Topics include diagnosis, medications, avoiding fraud, and new research.
Meta Description: [ Nearly 40 million Americans have some form of arthritis. ]

404 Healing Center: Arthritis - Focuses on how to treat arthritis with alternative medicine and offers step-by-step personalized options for treatment and care.
Meta Description: [ WholeHealthMd, Within in our Healing Centers you will discover a broad range of ways to manage over 100 health conditions and illnesses using integrative approaches. In addition you will find personalized treatment advice using our step-by-step Paths. ]

International Still's Disease Foundation - Information and support to those with Adult Onset Still's Disease and Systemic JRA.
Meta Description: [ Information and support to those with Adult Onset Still's Disease (AOSD) and Systemic Juvenile Rheumatoid Arthritis (JRA). ]

Johns Hopkins Arthritis Center - Interactive, educational program for health care professionals about diseases that cause arthritis and their treatments.
Meta Description: [ Hopkins-Arthritis.org is your resource for arthritis information. Information on diagnosing, treating and managing your arthritis from Johns Hopkins physicians. ]

Joint Health - Information and articles about arthritis and other joint related health issues.
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Mayo Clinic Arthritis Center - A large collection of patient resources on arthritic conditions and their treatment and day-to-day management.
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MedicineNet: Focus on Arthritis - Medical information about all forms of arthritis including rheumatoid, osteoarthritis, reactive arthritis and discussions on fibromyalgia.

Rheumatology Lecture Notes - Full text of lecture notes for Podiatry students at LaTrobe University.
Meta Description: [ Rheumatology Lecture notes for Podiatric Medicine ]

The Arthritis Source - University of Washington Department of Orthopaedics offers articles on topics include conditions, living with arthritis, medications, and surgery. Features include question-based search and quizzes.
Meta Description: [ The Department of Orthopaedics is actively involved in quality patient care, teaching, and research concerning bone and joint problems. Special areas of expertise include foot and ankle, hand and microvascular, hip and knee, arthritis, sports medicine. ]

WebMD Health - A consumer health site for arthritis.
Meta Description: [ Get in-depth arthritis information here including osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, and related conditions. ]

Yahoo's Arthritis Pain Health Center - Information on wide range of arthritis conditions from Yahoo! Health.

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