When Rheumatic Disease Patients Should Go to the Emergency Room

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Someone forward you this email? No Sweat! Sign up here to get your own If you're having trouble viewing this email, click here Follow Us When Rheumatic Disease Patients Should Go to the Emergency Room Quote of the  Week: I've read somewhere that when you're writing, you should stop while you're doing well so you always want to go back to work. ~Glenn Frey Connect With Carol on Social Media: Facebook | Twitter | Google Plus | Pinterest Carol Eustice Arthritis & Joint Conditions Expert When Rheumatic Disease Patients Should Go to the Emergency Room   Arthritis is generally considered a chronic condition -- something you will live with for the rest of your life -- and a condition you need to learn how to manage. But, there are acute situations, even related to arthritis, that can create an emergency. When should you go to ER? READ NOW Is Rheumatoid Arthritis Fatal?   The sad news of Glenn Frey's death brought attention to the fact that complications of rheumatoid arthritis can be fatal. What's the truth about rheumatoid arthritis and death? READ NOW How Much Glucosamine Should You Take to Relieve Osteoarthritis?   Glucosamine is a dietary supplement that is often combined with another supplement, chondroitin, to treat osteoarthritis. The effectiveness of glucosamine has been debated and studied. If you choose to try glucosamine, what is a safe and effective dose? READ NOW Have You Ever Been Accused of Faking Your Arthritis?   Would you be surprised if a family member, friend, or co-worker accused you of faking your arthritis? Would the insinuation offend you? It's hard to believe this could happen, isn't it? Why would you fake having arthritis and why would someone think that you would? READ NOW Assessing Severity of Rheumatoid Arthritis   What can you do to stave off severe rheumatoid arthritis? Start by learning all you can about the disease. When symptoms first occur, consult a doctor or rheumatologist. Decide on a treatment plan with your doctor. Be compliant with the treatment plan. Be open and honest with your doctor about changes in your condition or any concerns that develop. Check out some of our articles and quizzes about rheumatoid arthritis. READ NOW Methotrexate Quiz   There are several categories of drugs used to treat rheumatoid arthritis and other rheumatic conditions. There are nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, pain medications, disease-modifying anti-rheumatic drugs, corticosteroids, and biologic drugs. Methotrexate is one of the drugs commonly prescribed to treat rheumatoid arthritis. How much do you know about methotrexate? Take our 12-question quiz. READ NOW Featured Articles • Does Coconut Oil Help With Weight Loss? • Try This 7-Move Full-Body Workout When You're Short on Time • The Surprising Way Hillary Clinton Treats Her Thyroid Condition • Think Fibromyalgia/ME/CFS Don't Merit Disabled Parking? Think Again! • 5 Medical Treatments That Were Total Fails • Low-Carb Ways to Satisfy a Pasta Craving • How Are Autistic Behaviors Different from OCD Behaviors? • Thyroid Diagnosis: How to Get Tested Advertisement About Arthritis & Joint Conditions  |  Follow Us You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the Arthritis & Joint Conditions newsletter. If you wish to unsubscribe, please click here 1500 Broadway, 6th Floor, New York, NY, 10036 © 2015 About.com - All rights reserved. Privacy Policy.