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10 Most Popular Arthritis Drugs Prescribed by Rheumatologists
Arthritis drugs are used by most arthritis patients as part of their treatment plan. Patient response to arthritis drugs can vary so it's impossible to say ahead of time which drug will be most effective. Learn more about the arthritis drugs most commonly prescribed by rheumatologists.

Guide to Temporomandibular Disorders (TMD)
TMD is not just one disorder, but a group of conditions, often painful, that affect the jaw joint (temporomandibular joint, or TMJ) and the muscles that control chewing. TMD disorders fall into three main categories: myofascial pain, internal derangement of the joint, and degenerative joint disease, such as osteoarthritis or rheumatoid arthritis in the jaw joint.

Birmingham Hip Resurfacing System
The Birmingham Hip Resurfacing System is an alternative to traditional hip replacement.

Mobility Aids - What You Need to Know
There are many mobility aids available. It's important to know how to pick the right cane, walker, wheelchair or other mobility aid that can help give you the stability you need. Here's what you should know before you buy a mobility aid.

Guide to Restless Legs Syndrome
Restless legs syndrome is a sleep disorder characterized by unpleasant sensations in the legs and an uncontrollable urge to move when at rest.

Guide to Dry Mouth
Dry mouth can be a sign of certain diseases and conditions such as Sjogren's syndrome. Dry mouth is not a normal part of aging. Dry mouth is more than uncomfortable, it can lead to serious health problems.

Guide to Juvenile Rheumatoid Arthritis (JRA)
Juvenile rheumatoid arthritis is arthritis that causes joint inflammation and stiffness for more than 6 weeks in a child of 16 years of age or less.

Guide to Arthritis Pain
Learn more about arthritis pain. Most forms of arthritis are associated with pain that can be divided into two general categories: acute and chronic. Acute pain is temporary. Chronic pain, such as that seen in people with osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis, can last a lifetime.

Guide to Sjogren's Syndrome
Sjogren's syndrome is an autoimmune disease in which the immune system targets moisture-producing glands and causes dryness in the mouth and eyes. Primary Sjogren's syndrome occurs by itself. Secondary Sjogren's syndrome occurs with another disease.

10 Cooking Tips for People With Arthritis
Cooking can be difficult for people with arthritis who live with physical limitations, pain, and fatigue. These 10 cooking tips can help you make the task more manageable.

Arthritis Affects Daily Living Activities
Arthritis can interfere with daily living activities. Physical limitations make daily living activities more difficult for people with arthritis.

Carpal Tunnel Syndrome: Step-By-Step
The steps involved in the development of Carpal Tunnel Syndrome.

Social Security Disability - How To Apply For SSDI Step-By-Step
Applying for Social Security Disability (SSDI) can seem overwhelming. We make it easier by taking you though the process step-by-step.

Guide To Pain Research
An overview of pain and pain research. There are currently many treatment options available for pain, and scientists believe that research can help lead to more and better treatments for pain in the future.

Guide To Reactive Arthritis (Reiter's Syndrome)
Reactive arthritis is a type of arthritis that occurs as a reaction to an infection elsewhere in the body. Reactive arthritis is also known as Reiter's syndrome, and your doctor may refer to it by yet another term, as a seronegative spondyloarthropathy.

Rheumatoid Arthritis: Explained With Pictures
Rheumatoid arthritis is an inflammatory type of arthritis which affects the joints and may affect other parts of the body. Photos help explain rheumatoid arthritis.

Guide to Gout - Information on Gout
General information on gout in our comprehensive guide includes: what gout is, how it develops, information on gout symptoms, how gout is diagnosed, and how it is treated.

The Cause of Knee Pain: Step-By-Step
Knee pain can result from joint damage caused by arthritis. A step-by-step look at what causes knee pain.

Guide to Behcet’s Disease (Behçet’s Disease)
Behcet's disease was first described in 1937 by Dr. Hulusi Behçet, a dermatologist in Turkey. The exact cause of Behcet's disease is unknown. Most symptoms of the disease are caused by inflammation of the blood vessels.

Fast Facts About OxyContin - Guide To OxyContin
OxyContin contains oxycodone, a very strong narcotic pain reliever similar to morphine. OxyContin is only intended for moderate to severe pain that is present on a daily basis and that requires a very strong pain reliever. Patients with this type of severe pain condition require daily pain treatment.

Sports Injury Guide: The Common Types of Sports Injuries
Most sports injuries can be treated effectively, and most people who suffer injuries can return to a satisfying level of physical activity after an injury.

Guide To Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Carpal tunnel syndrome is a painful progressive condition. Carpal tunnel syndrome occurs when the median nerve, which runs from the forearm into the hand, becomes pressed or squeezed at the wrist.

Guide To Lower Back Pain
If you have lower back pain, you are not alone. Nearly everyone at some point has lower back pain that interferes with work, routine daily activities, or recreation.

Is It Lupus? - Lupus: Not A Simple Disease
Lupus is not a simple disease with an easy answer. Lupus is an autoimmune disease that can affect many parts of the body. Lupus may be hard to diagnose. Lupus is often mistaken for other diseases. For this reason, lupus has been called the “great imitator.”

Guide To Avascular Necrosis (Osteonecrosis)
Avascular Necrosis is a disease resulting from the temporary or permanent loss of the blood supply to the bones. The disease is also known as osteonecrosis, aseptic necrosis and ischemic bone necrosis. Although it can happen in any bone, avascular necrosis most commonly affects the ends of long bones such as the femur, the bone extending from the knee joint to the hip joint. Other common sites include the upper arm bone, knees, shoulders, and ankles.