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Arthritis & Joint Conditions Arthritis & Joint Conditions Symptoms / Diagnosis Treatments Coping From Carol Eustice Wishing you and your loved ones a very Merry Christmas! May the joy and spirit of the season bring you comfort.  Tramadol May Become Controlled Substance When tramadol was first marketed in the U.S. in 1995, the drug was promoted as the safer, non-narcotic, less addictive, prescription pain reliever. It wasn't even considered a controlled substance. It's status may be changing.... Read more Another Autoantibody System May Play Role in Rheumatoid Arthritis Researchers believe they have identified another autoantibody system, other than anti-CCP and IgM-RF (rheumatoid factor), which may contribute to the development of rheumatoid arthritis. The newly-identified system is called antiCarP (anti-carbamylated protein)....Read more Facts About Facet Arthropathy In the area of the spine where there are facet joints, arthritis pain can develop. Degenerative arthritis affecting the facet joints is called facet arthropathy.... Read more Search Related Topics:  facet joints  joint pain  osteoarthritis How to Manage an Arthritis Flare An arthritis flare is an episode of increased pain, stiffness, and fatigue. The intensified arthritis symptoms can come on suddenly and disrupt whatever you have planned. To minimize the impact and help you recover from an arthritis flare, what should you do?... Read more Search Related Topics:  arthritis flare  arthritis symptoms  pain relief Related Searches Arthritis Joint Pain Rheumetoid Arthritis Arthritis Gout Knee Arthritis Symptom of Arthritis Featured Articles 5 Worst Things About Arthritis 10 Ways to Improve Life With Arthritis 10 Things to Do When Given a New Prescription 10 Reasons to Fire Your Doctor 6 Ways to Become Less Sedentary 6 Reasons Arthritis Patients Should Exercise   More from About.com Run Your First 5K Even couch potatoes can be ready for a 5K with just a couple months of training. Read more...> Help! I'm Too Busy Time and stress management tips to help you feel as though you have more time. Read more...> This newsletter is written by: Carol Eustice 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 © 2013 About.com   Must Reads What Is Arthritis? Symptoms of Arthritis Diagnosis of Arthritis Treatment of Arthritis Arthritis Screening Quiz   Follow me on: Advertisement