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Medical ReferenceRelated to Arthritis

51. What Is Fibromyalgia?
    
    WebMD provides an overview of fibromyalgia, including information on symptoms, diagnosis, and standard and alternative treatments.
    
52. Fibromyalgia: Work and Disability
    
    WebMD looks at the ways employers can accommodate workers with fibromyalgia - and how to apply for disability benefits if symptoms make it too difficult to work.
    
53. Prevent Joint Damage From Rheumatoid Arthritis
    
    Joint damage from rheumatoid arthritis depends on several factors, including early treatment and exercise. WebMD explains how RA progresses.
    
54. Treating Rheumatoid Arthritis With Disease-Modifying Drugs (DMARDs)
    
    WebMD explains disease-modifying antirheumatic drugs commonly used to slow the progression of joint damage from rheumatoid arthritis.
    
55. Family Planning and Rheumatoid Arthritis
    
    Plan on starting a family? WebMD explains the effect of certain RA drugs on men and women who are trying to conceive.
    
56. Tips for Coping With Fibromyalgia
    
    WebMD offers tips for coping with the pain and fatigue of fibromyalgia, especially if you are a caregiver.
    
57. Getting Out and About When You Have RA
    
    Rheumatoid arthritis shouldn't keep you from going out and doing the things you've always enjoyed. WebMD offers tips to make socializing easier.
    
58. How Physical and Occupational Therapy Help for RA
    
    WebMD explains the role of physical therapists and occupational therapists in helping people with RA maintain flexibility, range of motion, and muscle strength.
    
59. Steroids to Treat Arthritis
    
    WebMD explains how and what kind of steroids are used to relieve inflammation caused by conditions such as arthritis, along with their side effects.
    
60. When Is Surgery Right for Rheumatoid Arthritis
    
    If medication fails to slow the progress of rheumatoid arthritis, surgery may be an option. WebMD explains various surgical options for RA.