Rheumatoid Arthritis or Rheumatoid Disease - Does the Name Really Matter?

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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 Rheumatoid Arthritis or Rheumatoid Disease - Does the Name Really Matter? Quote of the Week: Positive feelings come from being honest about yourself and accepting your personality, and physical characteristics, warts and all; and, from belonging to a family that accepts you without question. ~Willard Scott   Connect With Carol on Social Media: Facebook | Twitter | Google Plus | Pinterest Carol Eustice Arthritis & Joint Conditions Expert Rheumatoid Arthritis or Rheumatoid Disease - Does a Name Matter?   If rheumatoid arthritis was re-named rheumatoid disease, would it be more clearly understood? Some people think so, while others say it wouldn't matter. READ NOW Are Cortisone Injections Painful?   Cortisone injections are a treatment option for areas of localized inflammation in the body. Cortisone can be injected into a painful joint to tame the inflammation. Are cortisone shots painful? READ NOW Edema and Rheumatoid Arthritis   Edema is defined as swelling caused by excessive fluid retention -- primarily water and sodium which get trapped in the body's tissues. What is the significance of edema in rheumatoid arthritis patients? READ NOW Is a Lump Sum Social Security Disability Payment Taxable?   Many people who are awarded SSDI benefits receive a lump-sum payment to cover back payment for the months between their official date of disability onset and when they were finally awarded benefits. Is that lump sum taxable? READ NOW Paraffin Baths Soothe Arthritis Aches and Pains   Heat treatments can be enormously helpful for relieving joint pain and joint stiffness caused by arthritis. Paraffin wax baths allow you to immerse your hands and soothe away arthritis aches and pains. Some models can accommodate feet or elbows. READ NOW The Burden of Arthritis - How Many People Are Affected?   Have you ever wondered how many people have rheumatoid arthritis? Comparatively, how many have osteoarthritis, lupus, gout, or fibromyalgia? We've got the numbers for you. READ NOW Do You Use Joint Protection Techniques? Test Yourself   Joint protection techniques are important to follow. You can lessen arthritis pain and preserve your joints by following joint protection techniques and principles. Are you doing the right things? READ NOW Featured Articles • The 7 Diet Rules to Break if You're Serious About Losing Weight • 5 Things Everyone Should Know About Nutrition • How to Wash Your Hands - Seriously. You Are Doing It Wrong. • The Quick Weight Loss Methods That Work • How Lyrica Changes the Fibromyalgia Brain • 7 Great Hamstring Stretches for the Noobie and Experienced Alike • Your Frequently Asked Questions About Thyroid Drugs • 10 Poses of Warming Winter Yoga 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.