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Arthritis & Joint Conditions Arthritis & Joint Conditions Symptoms / Diagnosis Treatments Coping From Carol Eustice Quote of the Week: Start by doing what's necessary, then what's possible and suddenly you are doing the impossible. ~Saint Francis of Assisi   Rheumatoid Arthritis: Is Disability Inevitable? Rheumatoid arthritis is referred to as the most disabling type of arthritis. There's an impression that a gloomy prognosis gets handed over with the diagnosis. Is that true? Is disability inevitable with RA?... Read more Search Related Topics:  rheumatoid arthritis  disability  working and arthritis How Is Rheumatoid Arthritis Diagnosed? Rheumatoid arthritis is a complicated disease and sometimes the diagnosis doesn't come easy. The diagnosis is not derived from a single blood test, as many mistakenly think. There are certain criteria which help formulate the diagnosis of rheumatoid arthritis.... Read more Search Related Topics:  rheumatoid arthritis  rheumatoid arthritis diagnosis  types of arthritis Anti-CCP Associated With Increased Mortality in Postmenopausal Women With Rheumatoid Arthritis It is known that rheumatoid arthritis is associated with an increased risk of cardiovascular disease and mortality. Researchers measured anti-CCP, rheumatoid factor, ANA, and the use of DMARDs in nearly 10,000 postmenopausal women over a 10-year period to evaluate any correlation to mortality. There was a correlation with anti-CCP, but what about the rest?... Read more Arthritis and Weight Loss Quiz A sedentary lifestyle, medication side effects, and a poor diet can contribute to weight gain. How much do you know about maintaining ideal weight and weight loss?... Take the Arthritis and Weight Loss Quiz Search Related Topics:  weight loss  pain management  joint protection Related Searches Arthritis Joint Pain Rheumatoid Arthritis Symptom of Arthritis Lupus Arthritis Arthritis Prevention Featured Articles What Is Costochondritis? Sjogren's Syndrome - 10 Things You Should Know Dry Eyes - What You Should Know Leg Pain - What You Should Know Muscle Pain - What You Should Know Facts About Ankylosing Spondylitis   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