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Arthritis
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     edHelper's suggested reading level:   grades 4 to 6
     Flesch-Kincaid grade level:   7.25

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     challenging words:    achy, ankylosing, autoimmune, degenerative, discomfort, gout, inflammation, low-grade, prevalent, rheumatoid, rheumatologists, spondylitis, long-term, medication, therapy, commonly

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Arthritis
By Jennifer Kenny 		  
1     Drew's grandmother was very achy today. "What's the matter?" Drew asked his grandmother.
 
2     "My arthritis is acting up," his grandmother complained. "The weather isn't helping any either. I think I'll lie down for a bit, dear."
 
3     "OK, Grandma," Drew said. He decided to look in his encyclopedia to learn more about his grandmother's condition.
 
4     Drew learned that arthritis is an inflammation of the joints. It is actually a general term for 100 different diseases. It limits everyday activities.

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