About Arthritis: Many Arthritis Patients Stumped by Medical Terms

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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 May you have the gladness of Christmas which is hope; The spirit of Christmas which is peace; The heart of Christmas which is love. ~Ada V. Hendricks Many Arthritis Patients Stumped by Medical Terminology When listening to your doctor explain your diagnosis, test results, or treatment plan, it's important for you to follow along. But some of those medical terms can be confusing and truth is, you can get lost rather quickly. Agree? I mean, did you know what a rheumatologist was until you needed one? Read more... Arthritis-Related Acronyms Prescription Abbreviations - What Do They Mean? Are Rheumatism, Rheumatic Disease, and Arthritis the Same? Patient Education - Can You Know Too Much? Use Distraction to Cope With Arthritis It takes conscious effort on your part to take that break - to shut down the focus on your medical issues and focus on something else -- if just for a short time. But many will find it difficult to do. The key to success is DISTRACTION. Wondering what distraction can do to help? Read more... 8 Best Things to Do for Arthritis Overwhelmed by Arthritis? Why Am I So Angry? Has Arthritis Knocked Your Life Out of Balance? See More About:  living with arthritis  coping with arthritis  When Doctors Don't Agree - What Should You Do? If you have arthritis, you likely have more than one doctor. You may have a primary care physician, rheumatologist, orthopedic surgeon, pain management doctor, or other specialist. Each doctor offers their own expertise. At times their advice and recommendations will overlap. Other times, they may not agree. Read more... How Would You Rate Your Doctor? Should You Change Doctors? Choosing the Right Doctor for You First Visit to the Rheumatologist See More About:  doctors  arthritis diagnosis  arthritis treatments 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 Arthritis Arthritis in Hands Causes of Arthritis Arthritis Joint Pain Medical Records Featured Articles 10 Facts About Arthritis Finding the Right Treatment for RA New Treatments Stop RA in Its Tracks Advances in Rheumatoid Arthritis Treatment How Rheumatoid Arthritis Affects Your Bones The Everything Health Guide to Arthritis   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