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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 Motivation is what gets you started. Habit is what keeps you going. ~Jim Rohn Blood Tests for Arthritis and Rheumatic Diseases Can Confuse Several blood tests, such as rheumatoid factor, sedimentation rate, CRP, and ANA, are associated with high rates of false positive results for connective tissue diseases. Are the tests useful or not? Read more... FDA Pushes Back Decision on RA Drug Tofacitinib The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has extended the date when they will act on the New Drug Application for tofacitinib by three months. The decision is now expected in November. Read more... Ibuprofen - What You Need to Know Ibuprofen is one of the nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) used to treat certain types of arthritis. Ibuprofen is currently available in lower strengths as an over-the-counter drug -- and at higher strengths by prescription only. Read more... See More About:  motrin  nsaids  arthritis medications Can You Continue to Work With Arthritis? Arthritis can impact your ability to work. People with arthritis must adapt their work situation to their disease. As arthritis becomes more severe, more adaptation may be required. Read more... See More About:  work and disability  disability  ada Arthritis & Joint Conditions Ads Arthritis Joint Pain Rheumatoid Arthritis Arthritis Pain Arthritis Knee Pain Arthritis Knee Featured Articles Spondyloarthropathy Explained Fast Facts About Palindromic Rheumatism Tramadol - 10 Things You Should Know Diet and Arthritis - The Link Is Complex The Gout Diet Quiz 12 Tips for Improving Communication With Your Doctor   More from About.com Free Children's Books How would you like to have access to a free online public library of books from around the world for kids 3 to 13? Read more...> Best Water Parks Better pack your bathing suit -- here are our recommendations for the funnest, wettest, splashiest water parks around. Read 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 What to Do if You Suspect Arthritis   Follow me on: Advertisement