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Arthritis Center

Arthritis is any pain that occurs in a joint. The two main forms of arthritis are osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis. Others include juvenile rheumatoid arthritis, ankylosing spondylitis, psoriatic arthritis, Reiter's syndrome, gout and pseudogout. Treatment focuses on alleviating pain, preventing further degeneration and maintaining or improving joint mobility.

 

Can Your Mind Ease Your Pain?

Dr. Nancy Snyderman reports on the relationship between your brain and those aches, and if it's the answer to relief.

Chronic Pain: Treatment

Treating symptoms of pain when doctors can't find the cause.

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Find out what our expert has to say about pain, arthritis and other health issues in Health Journal, with Dr. Fernstrom.

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