About Arthritis & Joint Conditions: Do Chronic Pain Patients Need Zohydro?

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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 Let the world know you as you are, not as you think you should be, because sooner or later, if you are posing, you will forget the pose, and then where are you? ~Fanny Brice Do Chronic Pain Patients Need Zohydro? Several drug companies are developing a more potent pain medication containing hydrocodone. The new drug would contain up to 10 times the amount of hydrocodone that is found in drugs currently available, such as Vicodin. Zohydro looks like it will be the first out of the gate. Is there a need for this or reason to fear potential abuse? Read more... Metal-on-Metal Hip Replacements: The Financial Fallout You have likely heard of the problems associated with metal-on-metal hip replacements. In February 2011, we blogged about the FDA concerns over metal-on-metal hips. According to an article in the New York Times, the problems with metal-on-metal hips have created a financial frenzy. Complaints and lawsuits are stacking up. Read more... Blood Tests for Evaluating Arthritis Blood tests can help diagnose arthritis, monitor treatments, and track disease activity. What should you know about sedimentation rate, rheumatoid factor, anti-CCP and other tests your doctor is likely to order? Read more... See More About:  arthritis diagnosis  blood tests  complete blood counts How Do You Keep Working With Arthritis? So many factors contribute to whether you can continue working with arthritis, including the relationship you have with your employer, your work environment, the flexibility of your schedule, and your ability to be a productive worker. What has contributed most to your abilty to keep working? Share Your Story... See More About:  work and disability  working with arthritis  living with arthritis Arthritis & Joint Conditions Ads Arthritis Joint Pain Arthritis Knee Pain Arthritis in Hands Joint Inflammation Featured Articles How to Choose and Use a Cane Top Lift Chairs 6 Reasons Arthritis Patients Should Exercise 20 Tips to Help You Prepare for Surgery What Are Bone Spurs? Osteoarthritis Screening Quiz   More from About.com Living with Depression By obtaining the correct medical intervention and learning better coping skills, you can not only live with depression, but live well. More> 9 Symptoms of Depression If you have experienced five or more of these symptoms within the same two week period, this could be indicative of an episode of depression. 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