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What Is Arthritis?
Arthritis is not a single disease. Arthritis refers to a group of more than 100 types of rheumatic diseases and related conditions that can cause pain, stiffness and swelling in the joints.

What Is Myofascial Pain?
Myofascial pain is a condition that is often confused with fibromyalgia. Myofascial pain is considered one of the 100 types of arthritis. Learn about the symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment of myofascial pain.

Fast Facts About Palindromic Rheumatism
Palindromic rheumatism is a rare inflammatory arthritis which is often confused with rheumatoid arthritis. What are the symptoms of palindromic rheumatism?

HIV and Arthritis: What's the Connection?
HIV, the virus which causes AIDS, can also cause arthritis pain, joint pain, muscle pain, and muscle weakness. It's important to determine whether the symptoms of rheumatic disease presented by a patient are or are not associated with HIV. Rheumatic disease associated with HIV may alter usual treatment and prognosis.

Rheumatism, Rheumatic Disease, and Arthritis
The terms rheumatism, rheumatic disease, and arthritis are often used interchangeably. Are they the same?