About Arthritis & Joint Conditions: Joint Involvement in Rheumatoid Arthritis

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Arthritis & Joint Conditions Arthritis & Joint Conditions Symptoms / Diagnosis Treatments Coping From Carol Eustice, your Guide to Arthritis & Joint Conditions Quote of the Week: The only way to make sense out of change is to plunge into it, move with it, and join the dance. ~Alan Watts Joint Involvement in Rheumatoid Arthritis Certain joints are characteristically affected by rheumatoid arthritis, although the disease can affect any moveable joint. Which joints are most commonly affected? Search Related Topics:  rheumatoid arthritis  arthritis diagnosis  rheumatologist What Are Joint Counts? Joint counts are considered the most specific quantitative clinical measure used to assess the status of patients with inflammatory types of arthritis, especially rheumatoid arthritis. What exactly is counted and why is it significant? Search Related Topics:  rheumatoid arthritis  rheumatoid arthritis symptoms  joint swelling 6 Questions Arthritis Patients Must Ask Their Doctor Some patients become tongue-tied when they are at an appointment with their doctor. Knowing the answers to these 6 questions will help you discuss your specific type of arthritis, help you to understand how your treatment should work, and allow you to set realistic goals. Search Related Topics:  arthritis diagnosis  arthritis treatment  rheumatologist Prednisone Quiz - True or False? Prednisone is a potent medication which is used to treat many inflammatory conditions, including rheumatoid arthritis. How much do you know about prednisone? Take this quiz. Search Related Topics:  prednisone  corticosteroids  arthritis medications Related Searches Psoriatic Arthritis Knee Arthritis Arthritis Joint Pain Arthritis Exercises Gouty Arthritis Diet Featured Articles What Are Rheumatoid Nodules? Why You Should Obtain a Referral to a Rheumatologist? Anti-Inflammatory Diet May Help Arthritis Tendinitis - What You Should Know Polymyalgia Rheumatica - What You Need to Know What's Causing Your Muscle Pain?   More from About.com Sign-up for Shareables! An every-morning rundown of the day in history, headlines and trends produced by your pals at About.com. Please sign up it's free (of course), we think you will like it! Want More From About.com Check out our social page tailored to your interest! 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. If you would like to unsubscribe from all newsletters sent from About.com, please send an email to optout@about.com with "Unsubscribe" as the subject line. About.com respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 1500 Broadway, 6th Floor New York, NY, 10036 © 2014 About.com   Must Reads Arthritis - An Overview Early Arthritis Symptoms You Shouldn't Ignore Know Your Options When Choosing an Arthritis Drug Rheumatoid Arthritis - 10 Things You Should Know Arthritis Screening Quiz   Follow me on: Advertisement