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Arthritis & Joint Conditions Arthritis & Joint Conditions Symptoms / Diagnosis Treatments Coping From Carol Eustice, your Guide to Arthritis & Joint Conditions Arthritis Quizzes | Types of Arthritis | Joint Pain | Medications | Alt Medicine | Follow Us on Twitter | Join Us on Facebook One important key to success is self-confidence. An important key to self-confidence is preparation. ~Arthur Ashe Sjogren's Syndrome Knocks Venus Williams Out of the Game This is a stunning example of how an arthritis-related, autoimmune disease can force you out of the game -- literally and figuratively. Women's tennis professional, Venus Williams, withdrew from this year's U.S. Open competition because she has Sjogren's syndrome. Read more... NSAIDs Plus PPIs May Cause Serious Problems Some arthritis patients have been prescribed proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) with their NSAID to reduce stomach acid. PPIs include drugs like Nexium, Prevacid, and Prilosec. But this may be a problem, according to researchers from the Farncombe Family Digestive Health Research Institute. Read more... What Is Pannus? Pannus is defined as thickening synovial tissue (also referred to as synovium or the lining of the joint) that covers articular cartilage, the type of cartilage found in the joints. Read more... See More About:  joint  synovium  synovial fluid Sjogren's Syndrome Screening Quiz Sjogren's syndrome can occur as a primary condition or a secondary condition. Do you have symptoms associated with Sjogren's syndrome? Take our 24-question Sjogren's Syndrome screening quiz. See More About:  sjogrens syndrome symptoms  dry mouth  dry eyes Arthritis & Joint Conditions Ads Arthritis Joint Pain Treatment Arthritis in Hands Cause of Arthritis Arthritis Hip Pain Featured Articles Safe to Take Expired Medications? Hard to Swallow Pills? What Should You Know About Prednisone? How Do You Deal With a Bad Doctor? Tips for Improving Communication With Your Doctor Blood Tests for Evaluating Arthritis   More from About.com Favorite Summer Frozen Drinks Blended with ice or chock full of fresh fruit, these yummy drinks will liven up any warm-weather gathering. More> Best Frozen Summer Desserts Ten easy, delicious, make-ahead desserts that will cool you down on the hottest of summer days. More> This newsletter is written by: Carol Eustice Arthritis & Joint Conditions 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 & Joint Conditions 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 © 2011 About.com   Must Reads What Is Arthritis? Symptoms of Arthritis Diagnosis of Arthritis Treatment of Arthritis Arthritis Screening Quiz Advertisement