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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 Don't wish me happiness. I don't expect to be happy all the time. It's gotten beyond that somehow. Wish me courage and strength and a sense of humor. I will need them all. ~Anne Morrow Lindbergh Is Shingles Vaccine OK for Arthritis Patients? The U.S. Food and Drug Administration, the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices, and the American College of Rheumatology have stated that the live attenuated herpes zoster (shingles) vaccine is contraindicated in patients treated with certain immunosuppressive medications. New research has questioned the recommendation. Read more... Krystexxa Improves Health-Related Quality of Life in Chronic Gout Patients Adults with refractory chronic gout who were treated bi-weekly with Krystexxa (pegloticase) experienced "statistically significant and clinically meaningful improvements" in health-related quality of life, pain, and physical function. Read more... 12 Tips to Help Family and Friends Understand Arthritis Understanding the challenges that people with arthritis face can be tough. Here are a dozen tips to help family and friends understand. Read more... See More About:  arthritis and family  communication  living with arthritis New Book (Natural Arthritis Treatment) Now Available Many arthritis patients are intrigued by "natural" treatments. Some people think that "natural" is synonymous with safer, but that's not necessarily so. I have written a book, along with Scott J. Zashin, M.D., about natural treatments for arthritis. Find out how to get your copy. Read more... Arthritis & Joint Conditions Ads Arthritis Joint Pain Rheumatoid Arthritis Rheumatic Arthritis Symptoms Arthritis Arthritis Knee Pain Featured Articles What Are Drug Side Effects? Don't Stop Medication Without Doctor's Input Medrol Dosepak - What You Need to Know 61 Questions About Social Security Disability Services What to Do If You Suspect Arthritis Arthritis and Arthritis-Related Quizzes   More from About.com Bake Sale Bestsellers Make your next bake sale a profitable one with these irresistible recipes. More> Real Recipes app Download our highly-rated app for free recipes and kitchen tools, for iPhone and iPod Touch. 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.com Arthritis & Joint Conditions newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. About.com 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 Normal Joint Versus Arthritic Joint   Follow me on: Advertisement