8 Myths About RA

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Monday, July 6, 2009

In This Issue
> FDA May Restrict Acetaminophen
http://www.webmd.com/pain-management/news/20090701/fda-may-restrict-acetaminophen?ecd=wnl_art_070609
> Nutrients Most Women Aren't Getting
http://www.webmd.com/diet/smart-diet-choices-7/missing-nutrients?ecd=wnl_art_070609
> Pain Is Only on the Right Side
http://boards.webmd.com/webx?THDX@@.89a8f55a!thdchild=.89a8f55a&ecd=wnl_art_070609
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8 Myths
About RA
RA affects about thousands across the
world, but misunderstanding persists.
Answers to Many Misconceptions
http://www.webmd.com/rheumatoid-arthritis/features/rheumatoid-arthritis-8-top-myths?ecd=wnl_art_070609
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> Dos, Don'ts of Drug Safety
http://www.webmd.com/pain-management/safe-otc-drug-use-9/default.htm?ecd=wnl_art_070609
> The Key to Longevity
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HEALTH NEWS & FEATURES

FDA May Restrict Acetaminophen
http://www.webmd.com/pain-management/news/20090701/fda-may-restrict-acetaminophen?ecd=wnl_art_070609
The FDA has been advised to put tighter restrictions on recommended
usage and dosage of the popular pain reliever acetaminophen.
Also See:
> Overweight People Live Longer
http://www.webmd.com/diet/news/20090625/study-overweight-people-live-longer?ecd=wnl_art_070609
> Do You Know How to Prevent Joint Damage?
http://www.webmd.com/rheumatoid-arthritis/ra-joint-damage-quiz?ecd=wnl_art_070609

Nutrients Most Women Aren't Getting
http://www.webmd.com/diet/smart-diet-choices-7/missing-nutrients?ecd=wnl_art_070609
Even the most conscientious eaters may have dietary deficiencies. See
if your diet measures up.
Also See:
> Pain and Fatigue - Take the Quiz
http://www.webmd.com/fibromyalgia/fibromyalgia-symptom-quiz?ecd=wnl_art_070609
> WebMD Guide to Arthroscopy
http://www.webmd.com/osteoarthritis/guide/arthritis-arthroscopy?ecd=wnl_art_070609

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> Get Cooking With RA: This Salad Will Become Your New Favorite
http://www.webmd.com/rheumatoid-arthritis/ra-tv?catId=20001&vidId=091e9c5e8033d7a0&ecd=wnl_art_070609
> Are You Doing All You Can to Manage Your Rheumatoid Arthritis?
http://www.webmd.com/rheumatoid-arthritis/rheumatoid-arthritis-health-check/default.htm?ecd=wnl_art_070609

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Pain Is Only on the Right Side
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This member suffers from arthritis pain, but it's only on her right
side. She reaches out to others wondering if this is common.

Read more on the Arthritis and Joint Pain Support Group message board.
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