- Assess Your Joint Health
Find out if you are at risk of getting arthritis and how healthy your joints are by taking the online quiz from the Arthritis Foundation. Your scores will tell you what actions you need to take to help your joints.
(Added: Mon Oct 07 2002)
- Assess Your Symptoms for Arthritis
You may think you have arthritis or you may have aches and pains around your joints, but you don't know if they should be taken seriously. Answer a few questions online to find out if you are exhibiting symptoms of arthritis.
(Added: Mon Oct 07 2002)
- Osteoarthritis
Osteoarthritis (OA), or degenerative joint disease, is one of the oldest and most common types of arthritis. It is characterized by the breakdown of the joint's cartilage. Cartilage is the part of the joint that cushions the ends of bones. Cartilage breakdown causes bones to rub against each other, causing pain and loss of movement. This website presents information on osteoarthritis: what causes it; how it is diagnosed and treatment options.
(Added: Mon Oct 07 2002)
- Rheumatoid Arthritis
Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) involves inflammation in the lining of the joints and/or other internal organs. RA typically affects many different joints. It can be chronic, which means it lasts a long time, and can be a disease of flares (active) and remissions (little to no activity. This website presents general information on rheumatoid arthritis: symptoms and effects; what causes it; how it is diagnosed and treatment ooptions.
(Added: Mon Oct 07 2002)
- Rheumatoid Arthritis Information Network
This online network from HealthTalk Interactive presents options available to cope with the sometimes crippling pain of rheumatoid arthritis. In this program, hear an array of options, both from Western medicine and complementary therapies.
(Added: Wed Oct 09 2002)
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