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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 Sometimes our fate resembles a fruit tree in winter. Who would think that those branches would turn green again and blossom, but we hope it, we know it. ~Johann Wolfgang von Goethe NSAIDs Plus Two Blood Pressure Medications Can Affect Kidney Researchers studied the effects of a double therapy, with patients taking either diuretics, angiotensin converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors, or angiotensin receptor blockers for hypertension, plus NSAIDS for arthritis. They also assessed the effect of triple therapy, with patients taking two of the aforementioned hypertension drugs plus NSAIDs. The triple therapy may be linked to kidney problems. Read more... Arthritis Patients: Have You Had Your Flu Shot? Due to the early flu season this year, everyone 6 months and older is being encouraged to get their flu shot. It's not too late if you haven't gotten your vaccine yet. People with arthritis and rheumatic conditions, especially those being treated with immunosuppressant drugs or biologic drugs, are sometimes confused about whether they should get a flu shot each year. What's the answer? Read more... FDA Cuts Recommended Dose of Ambien Many people with arthritis have difficulty sleeping. Some patients resort to sleep medications, such as Ambien (zolpidem), to help overcome the problem. The U.S. FDA announced that it has recommended lowering the bedtime dose of zolpidem products. Read more... Rheumatoid Arthritis or Osteoarthritis - Which Is It? Two of the most common types of arthritis are osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis. There are specific symptoms and distinguishing characteristics that help determine the diagnosis and course of treatment. Do you know the difference? Take the quiz... Search Related Topics:  rheumatoid arthritis  osteoarthritis  types of arthritis Related Searches Arthritis Joint Pain Arthritis Symptoms Knee Arthritis Osteo Arthritis Rheumatoid Arthritis Featured Articles Can You Drink Alcohol if You Take Medication for Arthritis? How Do You Know Your Medications Are Working? Don't Stop Medication Without Doctor's Input How to Manage Arthritis Flares What Does Your Sedrate Show? Has Arthritis Knocked Your Life Out of Balance?   More from About.com The Perfect Engagement Ring How to find a gorgeous ring with a style and price that suit your needs. Read more...> Best U.S. Destinations Experts pick the top U.S. destinations for 2013 based on budget, special events, and more. 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: 1500 Broadway, 6th Floor New York, NY, 10036 © 2012 About.com   Must Reads What Is Arthritis? Symptoms of Arthritis Diagnosis of Arthritis Treatment of Arthritis Arthritis Screening Quiz   Follow me on: Advertisement