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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 How old would you be if you didn't know how old you were? ~Satchel Paige Heart Risk Rises Soon After Rheumatoid Arthritis Diagnosis One year after being diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis, patients have a 60% increased risk of heart attack compared to people without the disease, according to study results published in the December 2010 issue of the Journal of Internal Medicine. Read more... Fast Facts About Rheumatoid Arthritis Test Your Knowledge - Rheumatoid Arthritis RA, Heart Disease, and Sudden Cardiac Death RA Doubles Heart Attack Risk Within 10 Years What Disability Terms Irk You? Not everyone agrees on the best way to describe a person who lives with physical limitations caused by arthritis. Some people prefer certain disability terms to others. Some disability terms are actually considered offensive. Share Your Thoughts... Physical Limitations - A Consequence of Arthritis Mobility Aids - What You Need to Know People With Disabilities - Living in a Normal World What's Behind the Stare? See More About:  arthritis  physical limitations  disability Starfish Slime May Lead to Treatment for Arthritis Scientists think they have discovered the key to treating inflammation associated with conditions like arthritis. But it may surprise you to learn where they believe they found it. Starfish, specifically the spiny starfish and the slime covering its body, hold the key. Read more... Inflammation - The Battle Within Test Your Knowledge - Inflammation Does Inflammation Play a Role in Osteoarthritis? Arthritis Drugs - What Are My Options? Have Questions About Arthritis? Need Support? About.com offers online forums where you can ask questions, make new friends, and share your advice and experiences. We welcome your participation on our Forums / Message Boards. Follow us on the social networks too! Follow Us on Twitter Join Us on Facebook! Join Us in Our Arthritis Forum / Message Board Bio - Carol Eustice, Guide to Arthritis, Rheumatoid Arthritis, Osteoarthritis, and Joint Conditions Arthritis Ads Rheumatoid Arthritis Knee Arthritis Arthritis Joint Pain Arthritis in Hands Hip Arthritis Featured Articles Patience Helps You Live With Arthritis Giant Cell Arteritis - What You Need to Know Fibromyalgia - 10 Things You Should Know What Is Spondyloarthropathy? Severe Rheumatoid Arthritis - What You Need to Know Arthritis Hand Photo Gallery   More from About.com Great Gadget Gifts iPad or iPod? Kindle or Nook? Point-and-shoot or DIL camera? If you're confused by this year's must-have gadgets, check out our top picks. More> The Gift of Entertainment The lowdown on the latest holiday releases, plus recommendations on the best in music, movies and more. More> 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