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Hollybgroovin

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posted 03/04/2008, comments (2)

My kids say I'm sick!

“Will I be sick like you momma?” asked my four-year-old son this morning. I wanted to cry, but I held my tears back as I answered, “You’re going to be just fine bubba, momma will always take care of you!” I continued to hold my breath in hopes that I could fight back my tears for just a little longer. ... Read more Chevron

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Joy Buchanan

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posted 03/04/2008, comments (0)

Prescription Drug Ads: Do They Do More Harm Than Good?

Prescription Drug Ads: Do They Do More Harm Than Good?Read our expert's analysis on a special page "Prescription-drug ads prompt nearly one-third of Americans to ask their doctors about an advertised medicine, and 82% of those who ask say their physicians recommended a prescription." This comes from Julie... Read more Chevron

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Mark Borigini, M.D.

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posted 03/03/2008, comments (0)

I've Got Rhythm, I've Got Rheumatoid Arthritis

With apologies to George Gershwin, I thought it might be nice to review with you the importance of the circadian rhythm in rheumatoid arthritis. I am often asked by my patients why they have more pain and stiffness in the morning. After all, I never ask about "evening stiffness." It's always morning stiffness on my mind... Read more Chevron

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posted 03/03/2008, comments (8)

But you’re so young! Goodbye life, hello Rheumatoid Arthritis.

"But you’re so young!" Dealing with this Rheumatoid Arthritis has been such a difficult emotional journey for me. Life was supposed to be great --then, suddenly, came Rheumatoid Arthritis I was at the point where life was supposed to be great. I was going to school for court reporting and was in... Read more Chevron

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Christine Miller

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posted 03/03/2008, comments (0)

Dual Use of Prescription and Over-the-Counter NSAIDs

Nonsteroidal anti inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) are commonly used to treat the pain and swelling of arthritis and other musculoskeletal conditions. NSAIDs come in prescription form (e.g. Celebrex, Mobic) and over the counter (e.g. aspirin, ibuprofen). Studies have shown that about 30% of people with some form of arthritis use over-the-counter NSAIDs... Read more Chevron

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