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Arthritis and Water Therapy
For those plagued with arthritis pain and stiffness, gliding in water may be just what the doctor ordered. Click here.

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What should you expect?
What causes RA?
Medications for rheumatoid arthritis


Your joints have been aching, and now you know why: You're one of the 2.1. million Americans living with rheumatoid arthritis. Here's a look at what your future holds an what you can do to feel better today.

What is RA?
Who gets RA?
What causes it?
What are the symptoms?
Diagnosis of RA
Treatment of RA
What can I expect?


When rheumatoid arthritis flares up, even simple tasks can seem like major challenges. We'll show you how to manage the pain and get on with your life.

Emotional and social issues
Your healthcare team
Protecting your joints
RA and stress
More...


Here's how to make sure you're getting the most from your medications -- and taking them safely.

What you should know about your medications
Drugs for osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis
Disease Modifying Anti-Rheumatic Drugs (DMARDs)
Pain relievers: NSAIDs, "super aspirins," and topical treatments


Arthritis can be a wake-up call that it's time to adopt a healthier lifestyle. We look at which exercises, lifestyle changes, and medical treatments can help you beat the pain and get on with living.

Exercise and RA
Exercise Rx for arthritis
Stretching and arthritis
How weightlifting can help
Tai Chi and arthritis
How much do you know about arthritis and exercise?


Don't feel that you need to fight this disease alone. Your healthcare team, loved ones, and members of support groups can all provide crucial help and encouragement.

Foundations and support groups
Telling your family
Simple tips to make daily life easier

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Interactive Tools
Exercises for Stronger Knees
Quiz: How Much Do You Know About Arthritis and Exercise?
Quiz: How Much Do You Know About Arthritis?
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Rheumatoid Arthritis A-Z
Rheumatoid Arthritis A-Z
-Pheumatoid Arthritis: Newly Diagnosed
---How Is RA Diagnosed?
---Treatment of RA
---What Are the Symptoms of RA?
---What Can I Expect?
---What Causes RA?
---What is RA?
---Who Gets RA?
-Rheumatoid Arthritis: Daily Living
---Carpal Tunnel Syndrome and RA
---Emotional and Social Issues
---Exercise and RA
---Independent Living
---Mental and Emotional Distress of Chronic Illness
---Nightshade Vegetables and RA
---Osteoporosis and RA
---Protecting Your Joints
---RA and Stress
---Surgery
---Why Should You Quit Smoking?
---Your Healthcare Team
-Rheumatoid Arthritis: Knowing Your Medications
---Arthritis Medications
---Disease Modifying Anti-Rheumatic Drugs (DMARDs)
---Drug Warnings and Recalls
---Pain Relievers
---Rheumatoid Arthritis Product Information
---What You Should Know About Your Medications
-Rheumatoid Arthritis: Reaching Out
---Finding In-Home Care
---Foundations and Support for RA
---Simple Tips to Make Daily Life Easier
---Telling Your Family
-Rheumatoid Arthritis: Staying Active
---Aquatic Therapy for Arthritis
---Arthritis and Tai Chi
---Arthritis and Weightlifting
---Exercise and RA
---RA and a Healthy Diet
---Smoking: Ways to Quit for Good
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Resources
Useful Sites
Arthritis Foundation
American College of Rheumatology -- Patient Information
MEDLINE: Juvenile Rheumatoid Arthritis
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