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					<title>Acne causing joint inflammation?</title>
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					<description><![CDATA[There is a well described association of arthritis with severe skin inflammation and acne. There is a spectrum of these conditions, but we generally consider this to be in the family ......]]></description>
					<pubDate>Mon, 26 Sep 2011 11:28:09 -0400</pubDate>
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					<title>Remicade without Methotrexate?</title>
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					<description><![CDATA[In the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis Remicade (infliximab) is given along with Methotrexate. &nbsp;In other conditions such as psoriatic arthritis and ankylosing spondylitis, methotrexate may not be used as much. &nbsp;There ......]]></description>
					<pubDate>Mon, 26 Sep 2011 11:26:35 -0400</pubDate>
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					<title>Groin Pain after Total Knee Replacement?</title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Pain in the groin often originates from the hip joint itself but may also come from other processes including nerve compression, and some internal problems. &nbsp;It is possible that due to ......]]></description>
					<pubDate>Mon, 26 Sep 2011 11:25:36 -0400</pubDate>
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					<title>Advantages of Total Knee Replacement?</title>
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					<description><![CDATA[This is a question that only you can answer. &nbsp;You need to look at your current quality of life, and determine the risks and benefits of total knee replacement now verses ......]]></description>
					<pubDate>Mon, 26 Sep 2011 11:20:15 -0400</pubDate>
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					<title>RA Treatment for Diabetics</title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Most treatment for RA is safe for diabetics. Your biggest enemy, however, will be corticosteroids like prednisone. &nbsp; They can raise blood sugar and raise blood pressure. &nbsp;Long term use can ......]]></description>
					<pubDate>Mon, 26 Sep 2011 11:19:12 -0400</pubDate>
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					<title>Synvisc or Euflexxa?</title>
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					<description><![CDATA[These are just two of several agents used in OA called viscosupplements which contain hyaluronic acid. The medications you mention &nbsp;are inected directly into the knee joint once a week for ......]]></description>
					<pubDate>Mon, 26 Sep 2011 11:18:06 -0400</pubDate>
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					<title>Rheumatoid Arthritis Nodules?</title>
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					<description><![CDATA[We know that sometimes the diagnosis of a rheumatic disease is difficult. &nbsp;Symptoms may come and go and blood work can change. &nbsp;Given your description, it is advisable to stay in ......]]></description>
					<pubDate>Mon, 26 Sep 2011 11:16:47 -0400</pubDate>
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					<title>Vaccines while Taking Prednisone and Plaquenil</title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Yes. &nbsp;Both vaccines are safe with your current medications. &nbsp;The flu shot and pneumonia vaccine are also safe....]]></description>
					<pubDate>Tue, 06 Sep 2011 08:43:36 -0400</pubDate>
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					<title>When RA Medications Stop Working</title>
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					<description><![CDATA[We have seen great advances in treatments for inflammatory arthritis (rheumatid arthritis, ankylosing spondylitis, psoriatic arthritis) in the last 10 - 15 years. &nbsp;There have been several new medications approved in ......]]></description>
					<pubDate>Tue, 06 Sep 2011 08:40:59 -0400</pubDate>
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					<title>Fatigue and Rheumatoid Arthritis</title>
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					<description><![CDATA[One of the characteristics of rheumatoid arthritis is fatigue. &nbsp;Many people describe the symptoms, just as you have in your question. &nbsp;Fatigue is thought to be caused by constant inflammation that ......]]></description>
					<pubDate>Tue, 06 Sep 2011 08:39:46 -0400</pubDate>
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					<title>Flu Shot, Methotrexate and Enbrel</title>
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					<description><![CDATA[You can and should get the flu shot. &nbsp;It is important to note however, &nbsp;that you should only receive the injectable flu shot-- the nasal spray or flu mist contains a ......]]></description>
					<pubDate>Tue, 06 Sep 2011 08:37:53 -0400</pubDate>
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					<title>Life Expectancy and Rheumatoid Arthritis</title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Certainly you have read about the decreased life expectancy of those with RA, with the majority of deaths related to cardio vascular disease. &nbsp;Research is starting to show that early and ......]]></description>
					<pubDate>Tue, 06 Sep 2011 08:36:41 -0400</pubDate>
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					<title>Ankylosing Spondylitis and Tendonitis</title>
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					<description><![CDATA[One of the characteristics of anklylosing spondilitis is inflammation where tendons attach to the bone. &nbsp;This is a condition called enthesitis. &nbsp;Enthesitis can be painful, especially when it involves tendons in ......]]></description>
					<pubDate>Tue, 06 Sep 2011 08:35:38 -0400</pubDate>
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					<title>Simponi vs Humira for Ankylosing Spondylitis</title>
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					<description><![CDATA[The FDA approval for both drugs is the same. &nbsp;\"Simponi is indicated for the treatment of adult patients with active ankylosing spondylitis\".\" Humira is indicated for reducing signs and symptoms in ......]]></description>
					<pubDate>Tue, 06 Sep 2011 08:33:07 -0400</pubDate>
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					<title>Skin Discoloration and Plaquenil</title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Plaquenil or hydroxychloroquine has been known to cause a darkened discoloration of skin and/or mucous membranes.&nbsp; This is considered an adverse reaction and should be discussed with your prescriber. It is ......]]></description>
					<pubDate>Thu, 18 Aug 2011 15:04:35 -0400</pubDate>
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					<title>Treating Rheumatoid Arthritis</title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Treatment for RA is based on the whole picture, not just one score or symptom.&nbsp; While a high CCP may mean a possibly aggressive disease course, it must be looked at ......]]></description>
					<pubDate>Thu, 18 Aug 2011 15:01:45 -0400</pubDate>
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					<title>Stair Climbing and Osteoarthritis</title>
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					<description><![CDATA[You ask an interesting question.&nbsp; We know from research that increased activity is actually good for osteoarthrtis of the knee.&nbsp; We encourage those with OA of the knee to begin a ......]]></description>
					<pubDate>Thu, 18 Aug 2011 15:00:39 -0400</pubDate>
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					<title>Psoriatic Arthritis and DMARDs</title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Psoriatic arthritis is an type of autoimmune disease. &nbsp;This means that your immune system is attacking healthy tissue. &nbsp;While your pain may be manageable it does not mean the disease is ......]]></description>
					<pubDate>Thu, 18 Aug 2011 14:58:17 -0400</pubDate>
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					<title>Diagnosing Spondyloarthritis</title>
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					<description><![CDATA[The term spondyloarthritis refers to a group of inflammatory arthritis conditions that can as part of their disease courses involve the spinal joints, but this does not always occur. &nbsp;Some of ......]]></description>
					<pubDate>Wed, 18 May 2011 13:46:44 -0400</pubDate>
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					<title>Options with Coumadin</title>
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					<description><![CDATA[There are several important considerations for the management of arthritis pain in patients who take coumadin (also called warfarin), which is a blood thinner. Coumadin increases the propensity to bleed if ......]]></description>
					<pubDate>Wed, 18 May 2011 13:45:33 -0400</pubDate>
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