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Release Date: December 2003

COPING WITH ARTHRITIS

Does pain in your knees ever leave you in so much discomfort that you have trouble sleeping? Do you have trouble getting out of bed because of pain in your joints? If so, you could be one of the more than 40 million Americans who suffer from some form of arthritis.

A free package of two publications from the National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases, can guide you in your efforts to understand the disease and help relieve the pain that comes with it.

Arthritis is an inflammation of the joints causing redness, swelling, stiffness, and pain. However, there are medical treatments that can minimize your pain and improve the function of your joints:

  • The more you weigh, the more strain is put on sore joints in your body. So, don't be surprised if your doctor puts you on a weight loss plan;
  • Exercise can decrease your pain, increase flexibility, improve your heart and blood flow, and help you maintain your weight;
  • Taking medicines, including Acetaminophen (for example, Tylenol) and NSAIDs or nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (for example, aspirin, Advil, Motrin, Aleve) relieve the symptoms of arthritis by blocking your pain. The medication that's right for you will depend upon the type of arthritis you have.

Learn more with the free Coping With Arthritis package. There are three easy ways to get your free publications:

  • Call toll-free 1 (888) 8 PUEBLO. That's 1 (888) 878-3256, weekdays 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Eastern Time and ask for the Coping With Arthritis package.
  • Send your name and address to Coping with Arthritis, Pueblo, Colorado 81009.
  • Visit www.pueblo.gsa.gov to order a Catalog , or to print out these and hundreds of other FCIC publications for free.

Get even more information and take advantage of federal online resources at www.FirstGov.gov —your official front door to federal and state government websites.

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CHOOSING A RETIREMENT SOLUTION FOR YOUR SMALL BUSINESS

As an employer, there are many benefits to starting a retirement savings plan. They help you attract and retain qualified employees and offer tax savings for your business. And they help secure your retirement. Learn more about the tax advantages and other incentives with Choosing a Retirement Solution for Your Small Business from the U.S. Department of Labor's Employee Benefits Security Administration, the Internal Revenue Service, the U.S. Small Business Administration, and the U.S. Chamber of Commerce. This free publication provides a useful chart that outlines the most popular types of plans. For your free copy, call toll-free 1 (888) 8 PUEBLO, that's 1 (888) 878-3256 and ask for Item 609L. Or send your name and address to the Federal Citizen Information Center, Dept. 609L, Pueblo, CO 81009. And visit www.pueblo.gsa.gov to read or print out this and hundreds of other FCIC publications for free.

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66 WAYS TO SAVE MONEY

Saving hundreds of dollars each year can be as simple as shopping around for the cheapest car loan or comparing the calling plans of several long distance telephone companies. Use 66 Ways to Save Money from the Consumer Literacy Consortium and the Federal Citizen Information Center to get practical tips on how to cut the everyday costs of transportation, insurance, banking, credit, housing, utilities, food, and more. Some easy planning and comparison-shopping can go a long way, and the extra money you put aside each week can really add up! This publication costs 50¢. For your copy, call toll-free 1 (888) 8 PUEBLO, that's 1 (888) 878-3256 and ask for Item 342L. Have your credit card handy. Or send your name and address and a check or money order for 50 ¢ to the Federal Citizen Information Center, Dept. 342L, Pueblo, CO 81009. And visit www.pueblo.gsa.gov to read or print this and hundreds of other FCIC publications for free.

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