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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 No longer forward nor behind I look in hope and fear; But grateful take the good I find, The best of now and here. ~John G. Whittier Update on Fungal Meningitis Outbreak; Joint Infections ID'd We have the latest news on the fungal meningitis outbreak. There also have been 2 cases of peripheral joint infections. The CDC has released interim guidance for the treatment of adult patients who develop septic arthritis from potentially contaminated intra-articular steroid injections. Read more... Septic Arthritis - Fast Facts Information About Fungal Arthritis Methotrexate Alone May Be Sufficient for Early RA Methotrexate alone may be the appropriate course of treatment for some patients with early rheumatoid arthritis. Several studies have shown that one-third of patients responded well to methotrexate alone. Read more... Methotrexate - 10 Things You Should Know Methotrexate for Rheumatoid Arthritis What Are Fibromyalgia Tender Points? Fibromyalgia is a soft tissue or muscular rheumatism, often called a rheumatic syndrome. Tender points are specific places on the body (18 specific points at 9 bilateral locations) that are exceptionally sensitive to the touch in people with fibromyalgia upon examination by a doctor. Read more... Fibromyalgia Screening Quiz Fibromyalgia - 10 Things You Should Know See More About:  arthritis glossary  muscle pain  fibromyalgia diagnosis Polymyalgia Rheumatica - What You Need to Know Polymyalgia rheumatica is a rheumatic condition with characteristic musculoskeletal pain and stiffness in the neck, shoulders, and hips that lasts at least 4 weeks. Earlier this year, The American College of Rheumatology and European League Against Rheumatism released classification criteria for polymyalgia rheumatica. There was not well-established criteria to identify PMR before that. Read more... Vasculitis - What You Need to Know Giant Cell Arteritis - What You Need to Know See More About:  polymyalgia rheumatica  giant cell arteritis  vasculitis Arthritis & Joint Conditions Ads Arthritis Joint Pain Rheumatoid Arthritis Knee Arthritis Ankle Arthritis Arthritis Treatment Featured Articles What Is the Musculoskeletal System? Tendons Explained Gout Attack Explained Enteropathic Arthritis - Fast Facts Arthritis Treatment - What You Should Expect Lupus Screening Quiz   More from About.com Plan a Caribbean Vacation Whether you're planning a romantic escape, a girlfriend getaway, or an active family vacation we've got the resources you need. Read more...> How to Eat Locally Eating locally has many benefits, the food is fresher, tastes better, and has less environmental impact. But how can you get started? 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 Arthritis Screening Quiz   Follow me on: Advertisement