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While osteoporosis can't be cured yet, there are treatments to help reverse bone loss or prevent... more >>
Living with arthritis means learning how to manage the symptoms, maximize mobility, and, for some types of arthritis, slowing down the progression of the disease with medications. more >>
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Kids get arthritis?
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Health Tip

There are plenty of ways to add exercise to your day. For instance, when you're sitting at your desk, exercise your stomach and back muscles by tensing, holding, and relaxing them.

Making the diagnosis
  • Backed into a painful corner
    Your doctor will do one of the following tests for underlying medical problems only if your back pain does not improve with rest and painkillers.
  • Could it be rheumatoid arthritis?
    Rheumatoid arthritis (RAE) is a chronic condition that causes the lining of your joints or other body areas to become inflamed.
  • Diagnosis droopy-eyes?
    The most common symptoms of myasthenia gravis are double vision and drooping eyelids, and there's a quick, easy test to diagnose it.
Tests and procedures
Featured Associations
  • Arthritis Foundation
    The Arthritis Foundation is the only national, voluntary health agency seeking the causes, cures, preventions and treatments for the more than 100 forms of arthritis.
  • National Osteoporosis Foundation
    Standing tall for you.
  • NIAMS
    Support research into the causes, treatment, and prevention of arthritis and musculoskeletal and skin diseases.

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