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Arthritis Symptoms, Information, and Resources

Posted on February 26, 2011.

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According to information on AllAboutArthritis.com, Arthritis is one of the most pervasive diseases in the United States and is the leading cause of disability

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention one out of every three Americans (an estimated 70 million people) is affected by one of the more than 100 types of arthritis. According to the Arthritis Foundation, there are over 100 types of arthritis and rheumatic diseases including osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, and fibromyalgia. Arthritis.com lists osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis as the two of the most common forms.

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Pam created chronic-illness.org because she herself copes with several disabling chronic illnesses and conditions: exercise-intolerant Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS)*, Fibromalgia, Multiple Chemical Sensitivities (MCS)**, Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), arthritis, gout, and high blood pressure. In addition, Pam has balance problems stemming from a childhood fractured skull.

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*Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS) is also known as Chronic Fatigue and Immune Dysfunction Syndrome (CFIDS) and Myalgic Encephalomyelitis (M.E.)

**Multiple Chemical Sensitivities (MCS) is also referred to as Environmental Illness (EI).