People who have symptoms of arthritis are often prescribed one of the non-selective, nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) or one of the newer group of NSAIDs known as cyclo-oxygenase-2 inhibitors (COX-2). ... Read More

With June 1st, the start date for the Medicare Drug Discount Card, quickly approaching, is it surprising relatively few people have signed up? AARP reports low initial enrollment even ... Read More

May is National Osteoporosis Awareness & Prevention Month. The message from the National Osteoporosis Foundation is "Osteoporosis. Chances are...it could be you." For most people, osteoporosis is actually ... Read More

In our modern society, where the normal pace of daily life is hurried, a person with physical limitations is destined to struggle. You've likely heard of the distinction between the ... Read More

You've likely heard of tennis elbow. Is there such a thing as golfer's elbow? Mayo Clinic has the answer and explains the difference. Read more about tendinitis.

New study results reveal the risk of healing/infectious complications in patients undergoing elective foot and ankle surgery while being treated with TNF-a inhibitors Enbrel and Remicade. Do the drugs ... Read More

We reorganized the category directory on the forum, creating new folders, archiving older posts. The result - a cleaner look and an easier to use message board. We have ... Read More

The Social Security Administration annually adjusts the earnings limit used to determine substantial gainful activity (SGA) based on increases in the national average wage index. How much can you ... Read More

In conjunction with National Arthritis Month, the American Council on Exercise (ACE), America's non-profit fitness advocate, suggests Top 10 Reasons for Exercise When You Have Arthritis. Related Resources: Exercise: Essential Treatment for ... Read More

Living with chronic arthritis can leave you feeling like the life has been sucked out of you. What can you do when you feel you're in a funk, grumpy, ... Read More

May 12 is Fibromyalgia Awareness Day. Fibromyalgia syndrome involves muscle pain and tender points. It's much more complex however. Learn more in How to Recognize the Signs and ... Read More

Have you been diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis or fibromyalgia? If so, you are invited to join a Stanford University Medical Center study of an online workshop that teaches skills ... Read More

The first-ever World Lupus Day was observed on Monday, May 10. Coinciding with the 7th International Congress on Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE) and Related Conditions in New York City, the ... Read More

During 2002, a total of 23,763 cases of Lyme Disease were reported to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), up 40 percent from the previous year. Growing ... Read More

As of May 3, 2004 you can sign up for the long-awaited Medicare-approved drug discount cards. You must be a Medicare recipient not receiving oupatient prescription drug coverage through ... Read More

Fifth disease, also called slapped face disease or slapped face syndrome, is a viral illness caused by human parvovirus B19, in adults and teens, it can cause infectious arthritis. Fifth ... Read More

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved the biologic drug Enbrel to treat chronic, moderate to severe plaque psoriasis in adults. The drug, marketed by Amgen and Wyeth Pharmaceuticals, ... Read More