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September is Arthritis in the Workplace Month

Don�t let arthritis boss you around. Symptoms like pain and fatigue can make it hard to stay on top of your work duties. Click here to take charge and learn tips and techniques to help ease the impact of your arthritis at work.

Take a survey for a chance to win an Ipod Touch!

Researchers at the University of New Brunswick are looking for youth to participate in an online study about self-esteem in adolescents with chronic illness. If you�re in grades 9-12 and living with arthritis, click here for more information.

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Eighteen years ago, I was diagnosed with lupus erythematosus. My symptoms recently disappeared, but I was just diagnosed with fibromyalgia. I want to train to complete a marathon this year. I tried to relieve my pain with Tylenol, Advil, etc, but it didn�t work. Are there other analgesics for fibromyalgia? Read response.

Challenge Yourself. Help millions. Join the Joints In Motion Team.

In January 2011, volunteers on The Arthritis Society's Joints in Motion Training Team will tackle the Walt Disney World Marathon�and Half Marathon�in Florida in an attempt to help make a difference in the lives of the nearly 4.5 million Canadians living with arthritis. Learn more

Researcher aims to prevent arthritis-related work disability

Among the more startling indicators of the devastating impact of arthritis on Canadian society is the fact that it costs the economy more than $6.4 billion annually. Lost work days due to long-term disability account for about two-thirds of this total. Most Canadians with arthritis are of working age... Learn More

Introducing our new Coffee Hour Open House

Drop by for a cup of coffee on September 16th at 2 pm and learn more about the services we provide. The Arthritis Society, 146 Main Street, Fredericton

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