In-Depth
Arthritis
Symptoms
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- Polymyositis Polymyositis — Comprehensive overview covers symptoms, causes, treatment of this inflammatory muscle disease.
- Gout pain: Relief and prevention How to relieve gout pain and prevent future flares.
Treatments and drugs
- Prednisone and other corticosteroids Prednisone and other corticosteroid pills, creams and injections can cause side effects.
- Arthritis pain: Creams and gels for aching joints Arthritis pain relief options include creams and gels to rub on painful joints.
Lifestyle and home remedies
- Exercise helps ease arthritis pain and stiffness Arthritis — Exercise helps reduce pain in people with arthritis, including osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis.
- Arthritis pain: Do's and don'ts Arthritis pain — To cope, strike a balance between activity and rest.
- Exercise and chronic disease: Get the facts Exercise and chronic disease — Find out what you need to know before starting an exercise routine.
- Rheumatoid arthritis pain: Tips for protecting your joints Prevent rheumatoid arthritis pain with these seven joint protection techniques.
- Taming rheumatoid arthritis pain Rheumatoid arthritis pain — Reduce its impact on everyday life with these tips on joint protection, exercise, relaxation and knowing your limits.
- Outsmarting osteoarthritis pain Chronic osteoarthritis pain is a formidable obstacle, but self-help can preserve independence.
Alternative medicine
- Tai chi: A gentle way to fight stress The gentle movements of tai chi reduce stress and offer other health benefits.


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