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In the Spotlight

The Back Pain QuizBack pain is a very common condition. Four out of 5 people will actually experience low back pain sometime in their life. How much do you know about back pain? Do you know how it's treated? Do you know if you can prevent it? Take the Back Pain Quiz...read more

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How Would You Rate Your Doctor?Is there trust? NeedlephobiaThe fear of needles. Stair-climbing WheelchairExciting, but pricey. Making Arthritis Drugs AccessibleGet with the program. How to recognize the signs of fibromyalgiaAffects 2% of United States population. Applying For SSDI - 5 Part Guide Valuable information about disability. Rheumatoid Arthritis Guide - Free E-CourseSubscribe Now!

Consumer Reports Launches Best Buy DrugsMany people look to Consumer Reports when deciding what's the best digital camera, vacuum cleaner, TV, or car to buy. Now, Consumer Reports is launching Best Buy Drugs. Reports will compare a variety of prescription drugs on price, as well as effectiveness and safety. A report on NSAIDS is already up...read more

AF Survey on Living With RA Shows Unmet NeedsA survey was used to assess the current status of rheumatoid arthritis patients with regard to the affect of recent medical advances on their lifestyle. The telephone survey was compiled by Survey Sampling, International LLC and involved 500 rheumatoid arthritis patients, age 18 or over. Results showed that when rating overall quality of life (10= highest quality of life, 1= lowest quality of life), 40% of RA patients on a biologic drug rated quality of life as 5 or below...read more

Top Picks - More of the Top Arthritis-Friendly Gifts from your Arthritis Guide

It's hard enough to pick the right gift for most people. People with arthritis have physical limitations. A gift which would make things easier, offer comfort, or promote relaxation seems ideal. We showed you 3 choices in a previous newsletter....now here are 3 more.

1) Music for Meditation and RelaxationGive the gift of relaxation. An array of relaxing music, from the sounds of the ocean to Mozart. Wide variety of soothing selections.

2) One-Touch Desk and Table LampsWith a simple touch of any part of the metal arm or base of the lamp, you can turn on and off the power. Some adjust the brightness with just a touch to low, medium, or high. No more cranking the hard-to-reach switch. A truly arthritis-friendly gift.

3) Sock AssistArthritis-friendly gift for people who have trouble putting on their socks. This adaptive aid eliminates reaching down to your feet to put on socks.

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QUESTION OF THE WEEK

Is a high platelet count common with rheumatoid arthritis?Platelets are often elevated in rheumatoid arthritis. The major target organ for this disease is the joint. There, enhanced local inflammation occurs, involving blood cells including neutrophils and macrophages. These cells also stimulate the production of platelet activating factor...read more

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