FAQ - About Arthritis
This site offers in-depth answers to common questions about arthritis as well as provide links to related brochures, articles, news releases, newsletters and resources.... Details >
Arthritis Foundation |
Arthritis Advice
Also available in: Spanish
Arthritis is one of the most common diseases in this country. It affects millions of adults and half of all people age 65 and older.
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National Institute on Aging, National Institutes of Health |
Arthritis: Timely Treatments for an Ageless Disease
This guide explains the types of arthritis, new treatments available, unproven remedies to guard against, and more.... Details >
Federal Citizen Information Center, U.S. General Services Administration |
Assess Your Risk for Arthritis
To be at risk means that there is a possibility, based on certain factors known to contribute to the disease, that you may develop arthritis or a related condition. Answer the following five questions... Details >
Arthritis Foundation |
Assess Your Symptoms of Arthritis
The following seven questions are designed to determine if you are exhibiting the signs of arthritis. Answer them as best as you can.
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Arthritis Foundation |
Do I Have Arthritis?
Also available in: Spanish
This booklet describes the two known types of arthritis, provides general facts about arthritis and advises arthritis sufferers on coping with the disorder for effective management of their daily acti... Details >
National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases, National Institutes of Health |
Glucosamine and Chondroitin Sulfate
Facts about the dietary (nutritional) supplements glucosamine and chondroitin sulfate and their use as treatment options for arthritis. Includes a description of the products, how they are used and kn... Details >
Arthritis Foundation |
Handout on Health: Osteoarthritis
This guide discusses osteoarthritis -- the most common type of arthritis, especially among older individuals. Osteoarthritis symptoms (pain, swelling, and loss of motion) and treatments are covered an... Details >
National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases, National Institutes of Health |
Health Information from the National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases (NIAMS)
Browse this site for online publications, consensus statements and fact sheets on musculoskeletal and skin diseases. Includes information about Fibromyalgia, hip and knee joint problems, vitiligo, pso... Details >
National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases, National Institutes of Health |
Local Office Directory - Arthritis Foundation
This Local Office Directory connects you by zip code or state to a local Arthritis Foundation office and information on programs, events & physicians near you.... Details >
Arthritis Foundation |
National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases
Also available in: Spanish
The mission of the National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases is to support research into the causes, treatment, and prevention of arthritis and musculoskeletal and skin dis... Details >
National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases Information Clearinghouse |
Osteoporosis and Arthritis: Two Common but Different Conditions
Also available in: Spanish
Many people confuse osteoporosis and some types of arthritis. This fact sheet will discuss the similarities and differences between osteoporosis and arthritis.... Details >
NIH Osteoporosis and Related Bone Diseases ~ National Resource Center |
Questions and Answers About Arthritis and Exercise
This fact sheet answers general questions about arthritis and exercise and includes specific information for the patient with Rheumatoid Arthritis.... Details >
National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases, National Institutes of Health |
Questions and Answers About Arthritis and Rheumatic Diseases
This fact sheet answers basic questions about arthritis and rheumatic diseases.... Details >
National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases, National Institutes of Health |
Questions and Answers About Arthritis Pain
The purpose of this consumer health information fact sheet is to provide the arthritis pain sufferer with information on the causes and management of arthritis pain. This fact sheet focuses on pain ca... Details >
National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases, National Institutes of Health |
Questions and Answers About Reactive Arthritis
General information about Reiter’s syndrome including a description and how it develops, and Reiter’s syndrome diagnosis and treatment. Men between the ages of 20 and 40 are most likely to develop Re... Details >
National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases, National Institutes of Health |
Relieving Arthritis
The pain caused by arthritis can affect how a person functions in the home and workplace. Occupational therapists can suggest modifications to help people with arthritis to work and live independently... Details >
American Occupational Therapy Association |
Tai Chi
Tai Chi is an ancient Chinese practice designed to exercise body, mind and spirit.... Details >
Arthritis Foundation |
Targeting Arthritis: The Nation’s Leading Cause of Disability
This site provides statistics about arthritis as the leading cause of disability among persons 15 and older, including state specific data. It also discusses the various known forms of the disease.... Details >
National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention |
Types of Juvenile Arthritis
This is a list of links to information about many kinds of juvenile arthritis.... Details >
American Juvenile Arthritis Organization |
Vioxx (rofecoxib) Questions and Answers
Vioxx has been voluntarily recalled from the worldwide market. Vioxx is a COX-2 selective nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID). Vioxx is also related to the nonselective NSAIDs , such as ibup... Details >
Center for Drug Evaluation and Research, U.S. Food and Drug Administration |
Your Podiatric Physician Talks About Arthritis
Also available in: Spanish
Arthritis is a frequent component of complex diseases that may involve more than 100 identifiable disorders. If the feet seem more susceptible to arthritis than other parts of the body, it is because ... Details >
American Podiatric Medical Association |
