Helpful links for arthritis of all kinds

The Arthritis and Glucosamine Information Center Information on arthritis and glucosamine, the latest glucosamine research, details on arthritis treatments and tips for effectively managing your arthritis and joint pain. There are many different kinds of arthritis including Ankylosing Spondylitis, Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Dermatomyositis, Fibromyalgia, Gout, Lupus, Paget's Disease, Polymyalgia Rheumatica, Polymyositis, Rheumatoid Arthritis, Scleroderma and Sjögren's Syndrome. PHOTO © Bob Stockfield National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine

Autoimmune diseases

Q. What happens in an autoimmune disease?
A. A person's immune system attacks his or her own tissue.

Here are some links to find out more about autoimmune diseases:

• Autoimmune Disorders
• Autoimmune Diseases Medline Plus
• A to Z list of autoimmune diseases
• American Autoimmune Related Diseases Association List of diseases