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					<title>Popliteal Cyst / Baker's Cyst Treatment in Rheumatoid Arthritis Patient</title>
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					<description><![CDATA[A popliteal cyst or Baker's cyst is caused by chronic fluid accumulation in the knee.&nbsp; If the fluid is caused by inflammation from the RA, then increases in medication are warranted.&nbsp; ......]]></description>
					<pubDate>Thu, 27 Mar 2008 15:37:44 -0400</pubDate>
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					<title>Elevated White Blood Cells and RA</title>
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					<description><![CDATA[The elevated white blood cells did not cause the RA but is an indication of inflammation...]]></description>
					<pubDate>Thu, 27 Mar 2008 15:35:38 -0400</pubDate>
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					<title>What does positive anti-DNA mean?</title>
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					<description><![CDATA[In some patients, a positive anti-DNA test can indicate more active inflammation and thus your doctor may wish to monitor you more closely for new signs and symptoms....]]></description>
					<pubDate>Thu, 27 Mar 2008 15:34:41 -0400</pubDate>
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					<title>Similarities between Spondyloarthritis and Rheumatoid Arthritis</title>
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					<description><![CDATA[RA and spondyloarthritis are quite distinct.&nbsp; RA tends to affect the peripheral joints (small joints of the hands and feet) and dose not affect the spine.&nbsp; Spondyloarthritis tends to affect the ......]]></description>
					<pubDate>Wed, 26 Mar 2008 11:27:46 -0400</pubDate>
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					<title>Myositis Pain and Marijuana Use</title>
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					<description><![CDATA[The muscles of polymyositis patients tend to be very sensitive to the toxic effects of illicit substances.&nbsp; Thus, it is probably that marijuana use could contribute to your persistently elevated muscle ......]]></description>
					<pubDate>Wed, 26 Mar 2008 11:25:35 -0400</pubDate>
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					<title>Treating Lupus</title>
					<link>http://www.hopkins-arthritis.org/ask-the-expert/systemic-lupus-erythematosus-sle-022/treating-lupus-1057.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[There is no one single best treatment for lupus, and therapy must be tailored to the individual patient.&nbsp; In addition, some newer medications for specific aspects of lupus are now being ......]]></description>
					<pubDate>Wed, 26 Mar 2008 11:20:37 -0400</pubDate>
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					<title>Could taking steroids while having the anti-ds, sm and rnp bloodwork drawn cause a false negative?</title>
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					<description><![CDATA[The short course of steroids would likely not change the laboratory values.&nbsp; But the bigger is that all patients with Lupus do not have to have those blood tests positive.&nbsp; So ......]]></description>
					<pubDate>Fri, 21 Mar 2008 09:04:19 -0400</pubDate>
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					<title>What bed would be best for Ankylosing Spondylitis patients?</title>
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					<description><![CDATA[In general, a good firm supportive mattress is thought to be best. You want comfort, but to maintain good posture even in sleep....]]></description>
					<pubDate>Fri, 21 Mar 2008 09:02:31 -0400</pubDate>
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					<title>Ankle Replacement instead of Ankle Bonding?</title>
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					<description><![CDATA[There are ankle replacements being done in specialized centers.&nbsp; You should seek a consultation to see if you are a candidate...]]></description>
					<pubDate>Fri, 21 Mar 2008 09:00:42 -0400</pubDate>
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					<title>Should I find a new Rheumatologist?</title>
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					<description><![CDATA[The need for a second opinion is a very difficult question mainly because the answer is independent of whether your diagnosis and treatment is ultimately correct.&nbsp; You need to feel comfortable ......]]></description>
					<pubDate>Thu, 20 Mar 2008 10:10:05 -0400</pubDate>
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					<title>Corisone Shots and High Blood Pressure</title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Injected corticosteroids have the potential to enter systemic circulation and increase blood pressure.&nbsp; The effect is typically transient.&nbsp; In general, the risk of raising blood pressure by giving a steroid injection ......]]></description>
					<pubDate>Thu, 20 Mar 2008 10:04:57 -0400</pubDate>
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					<title>Efficacy of Plaquenil versus a generic Hydroxychloroquine formulation</title>
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					<description><![CDATA[The active ingredient of brand name Plaquenil and generic hydroxychloroquine are the same.&nbsp; In the United States, the manufacture of prescription drugs is highly regulated and the manufacturer is required, by ......]]></description>
					<pubDate>Thu, 20 Mar 2008 10:02:25 -0400</pubDate>
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					<title>Bone Density Scanning and Osteoarthritis</title>
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					<description><![CDATA[When bone density is measured using DXA scanning, people with advanced (but not early) osteoarthritis in the spine (but not the hip) can appear to have a higher bone density than ......]]></description>
					<pubDate>Thu, 20 Mar 2008 09:59:44 -0400</pubDate>
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					<title>Cartilage Replacement vs. Knee Replacement Surgery</title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Autologous cartilage replacements have met with limited success, as they tend to not be as durable as native cartilage. In addition, they are only appropriate for people with very small areas ......]]></description>
					<pubDate>Thu, 20 Mar 2008 09:57:24 -0400</pubDate>
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					<title>Cure for Sciatica?</title>
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					<description><![CDATA[There is no "cure" for sciatica but a visit to a neurosurgeon or pain specialist may be helpful.&nbsp; They can do local injections to the affected areas to relieve pain....]]></description>
					<pubDate>Wed, 19 Mar 2008 14:21:22 -0400</pubDate>
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					<title>Can Erosive Arthritis Cause Problems in All Joints?</title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Are you receiving IV gammaglobulin for the condition called hypogammaglobulinemia?&nbsp; This is associated with arthritis and in some cases it is erosive.&nbsp; We can't give you any advice on treatment of ......]]></description>
					<pubDate>Wed, 19 Mar 2008 14:20:30 -0400</pubDate>
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					<title>Osteoporosis Treatment Options in Pre-Menopausal Women</title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Our osteoporosis experts are Drs. Michelle Bellantoni and Suzanne Jan de Beur.&nbsp; Both can be found on-line at the main Hopkins website....]]></description>
					<pubDate>Wed, 19 Mar 2008 14:17:20 -0400</pubDate>
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					<title>Ankle swelling and inflammation after Pregnancy</title>
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					<description><![CDATA[We can't provide diagnoses on-line.&nbsp; Usually a careful history and physical examination are needed.&nbsp; Also, a rheumatoid factor and anti-CCP tests would be of interest.&nbsp; Sometimes different kinds of arthritis need ......]]></description>
					<pubDate>Wed, 19 Mar 2008 14:14:55 -0400</pubDate>
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					<title>Colon Removal and Enteropathic Arthritis</title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Probably but enteropathic arthritis is most commonly associated with the small bowel, not as frequently with the large bowel.&nbsp; You can live without a large bowel, but you can't live without ......]]></description>
					<pubDate>Wed, 19 Mar 2008 14:10:51 -0400</pubDate>
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					<title>Migratory Reactive Tendonitis?</title>
					<link>http://www.hopkins-arthritis.org/ask-the-expert/ankylosing-spondylitis-as-001/migratory-reactive-tendonitis-6.html</link>
					<description><![CDATA[Inflammation of the tendons and ligaments, particulary where they attach on bone is called an "enthesitis". This is more common in the diseases called the spondyloarthropathies. They include psoriatic arthritis, ankylosing ......]]></description>
					<pubDate>Tue, 11 Mar 2008 11:07:48 -0400</pubDate>
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