About Arthritis: Giant Cell Arteritis - What You Need to Know

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Arthritis Arthritis Symptoms / Diagnosis Treatments Living / Coping From Carol Eustice, your Guide to Arthritis Arthritis Quizzes | Types of Arthritis | Joint Pain | Drug Side Effects | Alt Medicine | Diet/Exercise | Ease Pain It is the greatest of all mistakes to do nothing because you can only do little - do what you can. ~Sydney Smith Giant Cell Arteritis - What You Need to Know Giant cell arteritis ia a type of vasculitis -- a group of conditions whose common characteristic is inflammation of blood vessels. The vessels most commonly involved in giant cell arteritis are the arteries of the head and scalp, especially near the temples. Read more... Inflammation - The Battle Within Guide to Polymyalgia Rheumatica and GCA All About Vasculitis More About Giant Cell Arteritis Spinal Fractures Often Disregarded as Back Pain or Arthritis As many as two-thirds of spinal fractures related to osteoporosis are not recognized by doctors and go undiagnosed. If a spinal fracture is left untreated, it is estimated that as many as one in 5 women will have another spinal fracture within a year. Read more... All About Spine Pain Osteoporosis Risk Factors Osteoporosis Screening Quiz Bone Up On Osteoporosis Have You Lost Friends Because of Your Arthritis? It's hard for your friends to understand your arthritis and exactly what you need, why you seem down, or why you can't go out today. You may even have a friend who decides that your friendship is unsustainable. Has that happened to you? Have you lost friends because of your arthritis? Tell Your Story... Family and Friends - Do They Understand Your Arthritis? The Impact of Arthritis on Family When Should You Tell Others You Have Arthritis? Living in a "Normal" World With Arthritis Share Your Advice and Experiences About.com offers online forums where you can ask questions, make new friends, and share your advice and experiences. If you're new to our Forums / Message Boards, we welcome your participation. Join Us in Our Arthritis Forum / Message Board Join Us in Our Osteoarthritis Forum / Message Board Arthritis Ads Arthritis Cure Osteoporosis Osteoarthritis Pain Arthritis Joint Pain Arthritis in Hands Featured Articles Signs/Symptoms of Rheumatoid Arthritis What Are Osteophytes? What Is Osteonecrosis? Warning Signs for Infectious Arthritis Spondyloarthropathy Explained 10 Facts About Osteoarthritis   More from About.com Is it a Cold or the Flu? Knowing whether you have a cold or the flu can help you treat your symptoms more effectively. More > Concerned About Your Drinking? This short quiz can help you identify whether or not you have a drinking problem. Take the quiz now > This newsletter is written by: Carol Eustice Arthritis 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 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 © 2010 About.com   Must Reads What Is Arthritis? Symptoms of Arthritis Diagnosis of Arthritis Treatment of Arthritis Arthritis Screening Quiz Advertisement