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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 Not everything that is faced can be changed. But nothing can be changed until it is faced. ~James Arthur Baldwin TNF Blockers for RA Do Not Increase Risk of Shingles Because of how they work, patients and experts have expressed some concern that TNF blockers may increase the risk of shingles. According to study results published online in the March 6, 2013 issue of the Journal of the American Medical Association, there is no increased risk of shingles associated with the use of TNF blockers. But, what about corticosteroids, such as prednisone? Read more... Ankylosing Spondylitis Patients Maintain Remission With Less Frequent Enbrel Dose According to study results published in Biologics: Targets and Therapy, more than 50% of ankylosing spondylitis patients treated with 50 mg. Enbrel weekly achieved remission. A high percentage of the patients were able to maintain remission when their dose was administered every other week. Read more... Infectious Arthritis - Know the Warning Signs Infectious arthritis is caused by a germ that travels through the body to a joint. The germ can be a bacterium, virus, or fungus which enters the body through the skin, nose, throat, ears, or an open wound. Read more... Search Related Topics:  septic arthritis  infectious arthritis  infections Rheumatoid Arthritis Screening Quiz Rheumatoid arthritis is an autoimmune disease. Early diagnosis and treatment of rheumatoid arthritis can help prevent joint damage and deformity. Take our 18-question Rheumatoid Arthritis Screening Quiz... Search Related Topics:  rheumatoid arthritis symptoms  rheumatoid arthritis diagnosis  rheumatoid arthritis treatments Related Searches Arthritis Joint Pain Arthritis Symptoms Knee Arthritis Rheumatoid Arthritis Arthritis Treatment Featured Articles Recognizing Early Arthritis Symptoms What Are Tender Points? Naproxen - What You Need to Know What Is SAM-e? Foot Orthotics - What You Need to Know Arthritis & Weight Loss Quiz   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