About Arthritis & Joint Conditions: The Immune System - How It Works

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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 The world is full of people looking for spectacular happiness while they snub contentment. ~Doug Larson The Immune System - How It Works The immune system is a complex network of cells, tissues, and organs that work harmoniously to defend the body against foreign invaders. The immune system operates like a sophisticated communications system. When the immune system malfunctions and attacks its own tissues rather than foreign invaders, autoimmune diseases develop. Read more... See More About:  rheumatoid arthritis  lupus  inflammation Concomitant Use of Krystexxa and Other Urate Lowering Drugs Not Advised for Gout The American College of Rheumatology published an issue of Hotline on January 18, 2012 over concerns regarding concomitant use of Krystexxa (pegloticase) and urate-lowering drugs, such as allopurinol and Uloric. Read more Medrol Dosepak - What You Need to Know Medrol (methylprednisolone) dosepak is a corticosteroid used to treat and control inflammation associated with arthritis and other conditions. The typical dosepak is given over 6 days in decreasing dosages. Read more... See More About:  medrol  corticosteroids  arthritis medications Do You Hate to Ask for Help? Sometimes people with arthritis need help. You may be surprised to learn how many people hate to ask for help. Why won't they ask? What is it that holds them back? Do you feel this way too? Share your feelings... See More About:  living with arthritis  coping with arthritis  daily living activities Arthritis & Joint Conditions Ads Rheumatoid Arthritis Joint Pain Treatment Arthritis Knee Pain Arthritis Relief Arthritis Treatment Featured Articles Arthritis Medications - Test Your Knowledge Arthritis Screening Quiz Quiz About NSAIDs (Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs) Zumba - Good Workout for Arthritis Patients Self-Injection of Arthritis Drugs What Is Rheumatology?   More from About.com What is PMDD? If prior to your period you experience emotional symptoms that are severe enough to interfere with your day-to-day functioning, you may have premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD). More> Living with Infertility Infertility is extremely difficult emotionally, and it's easy to start feeling overwhelmed. Here are 10 ways to cope and keep infertility from taking over your life. 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 © 2012 About.com   Must Reads What Is Arthritis? Symptoms of Arthritis Diagnosis of Arthritis Treatment of Arthritis Knee Pain - An Overview Advertisement