| | Variability of Arthritis Pain Is Difficult to Understand I have found that the most difficult aspect of arthritis to understand and to explain is the variability of arthritis pain. It is not only true for newly-diagnosed arthritis patients. People who have lived with arthritis for many years can attest to how difficult it is to adjust to short-term, intense fluctuations of arthritis pain, especially because you can't anticipate when the fluctuations will occur. Read more... | Earlier Diagnosis of Sjogren's Syndrome Possible With Discovery of New Antibodies The discovery of new antibodies will allow patients with Sjogren's syndrome to be diagnosed and treated earlier, according to a report published in the December issue of Clinical Immunology. Read more... | When Should Rheumatoid Arthritis Patients Discontinue Methotrexate? Many years ago, when methotrexate was first being used to treat rheumatoid arthritis, there were concerns about its effect on the liver. But, routine monitoring of liver enzymes became the safeguard. When abnormal results turn up, the drug is typically discontinued. According to researchers, some patients are being cut off too soon though. Read more... | Hectic Holidays For people with arthritis, it can be overwhelming to take on the additional activities of the holiday season. It's not that you don't want to keep holiday traditions and meet the expectations of family and friends -- but let's be realistic. Read more... | | | | Related Searches | | | | Featured Articles | | | | | | 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 | | | Follow me on: | | | | Advertisement | |
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