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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 While there's life, there's hope. ~Marcus Tullius Cicero Legionella and Listeria Added to Warnings for TNF Blockers Used to Treat Arthritis There is a known risk of serious, possibly even fatal infection with TNF blockers (biologic drugs used to treat arthritis). On September 7, 2011, the FDA added two more pathogens to the warnings and precautions. Read more... Popular NSAIDs Tied to Increased Miscarriage Risk Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), such as ibuprofen, naproxen, diclofenac, Celebrex, and their non-prescription counterparts Aleve and Advil, are commonly used to treat arthritis pain. A study, published in the September 6, 2011 issue of the Canadian Medical Association Journal, reveals that women taking NSAIDs during the first stage of pregnancy may have an increased risk of miscarriage. Read more... What Is Pannus? As you learn about the cause of rheumatoid arthritis and osteoarthritis, terms such as cartilage and synovium become more familiar. But what about pannus? How is pannus related to arthritis? Read more... See More About:  joint  synovium  synovial fluid Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Screening Quiz The median nerve travels from the forearm into your hand through a "tunnel" in your wrist. The bottom and sides of this tunnel are formed by wrist bones. The top of the tunnel is covered by a strong band of connective tissue called a ligament (tranverse ligament). What is carpal tunnel syndrome and do you have symptoms? Take the Carpal Tunnel Screening Quiz... See More About:  carpal tunnel syndrome symptoms  carpal tunnel syndrome  types of arthritis Arthritis & Joint Conditions Ads Arthritis Joint Pain Treatment Arthritis in Hands Cause of Arthritis Arthritis Hip Pain Featured Articles Do Weather Changes Affect Your Arthritis? Does Sedentary Lifestyle Make Arthritis Worse? What Is Enteropathic Arthritis? What Is a Comorbid Condition? Arthritis & Weight Loss Quiz 10 Reasons to Fire Your Doctor   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