Articles tagged: "arthritis treatment"
1: Arthritis Pain Relief - Nurse 's Simple Home Remedies To Relieve Arthritis Pain
These are just a few of the arthritis home remedies and treatments that arthritis sufferers have sworn worked for them. Most have an anti-inflammatory effect.
2: Early Rheumatoid Arthritis: What Is The Best Treatment Approach?
Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a chronic, autoimmune, systemic, inflammatory disorder characterized by joint inflammation and joint destruction If left untreated or poorly treated, RA is associated with progressive functional disability, significant morbidity, and even increased mortality
3: What’s New For Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Treatment? Will I Need Surgery?
Carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) is one of the most common problems affecting nerves I will discuss what carpal tunnel syndrome is and what the examination of a carpal tunnel patient is like
4: Chronic Tendonitis - What’s New In Treatment?
So, you’ve been diagnosed with tendonitis and you’ve gone through the usual types of treatment programs like physical therapy, anti-inflammatory drugs, and even cortisone shots What else is available
5: What You Need To Know About Food And Drug Interactions If You Have Arthritis
Medicines can treat and help with many medical problems such as arthritis However they must be taken according to instructions to ensure they are safe and effective
6: How To Find The Best Arthritis Specialist
When you’re looking for a medical specialist, it’s sometimes really difficult because you don’t know who’s good and who isn’t Sometimes you can rely on a friend or relative who’s seen somebody… or you can call the local hospital because sometimes they’ll give you the names of people who specialize
7: New Guidelines For Osteoarthritis... Good Or Bad?.. And What Do They Mean If You Have The Disease?
Osteoarthritis is the most common type of arthritis and the leading cause of chronic musculoskeletal pain and limited mobility in older people worldwide It is a disease that causes cartilage in weight-bearing areas such as the neck, low back, hips, knees, and the base of the thumbs to deteriorate and wear away
8: How Do You Increase Your Strength If You Have Arthritis?
Many people with arthritis don’t exercise The reasons they give range from being too tried to not having enough time or not knowing how or not having access to a gym
9: Doctor… My Shoulder Really Hurts. What Do You Recommend?
Patients with inflammatory types of arthritis such as rheumatoid arthritis and psoriatic arthritis often have shoulder problems However, more often than not, a patient presenting with shoulder pain to the rheumatologist will have another reason besides the arthritis for the discomfort they are feeling
10: Doctor… Tell Me More About Anti - Tnf Drugs For Rheumatoid Arthritis. I’m Concerned About How They Work And Their Side-Effects…
Rheumatoid arthritis is a chronic, progressive, systemic disease that affects more than 21 million Americans
11: What New Research Is Being Done In Osteoarthritis?
Osteoarthritis (OA) is the most common form of arthritis, affecting anywhere from 30 to 50 million Americans It is a disease that is due to disordered metabolism in cartilage, the gristle that caps the ends of long bones within a joint
12: My Doctor Tells Me The Pain In My Hip Is Caused By Osteonecrosis… What Is That?
Osteonecrosis, also called avascular necrosis (AVN), is a disorder in which bone cells suffer from a lack of oxygen and nutrients because of decreased blood flow The bone subsequently dies leading to pain and collapse of the bone
13: The 12 Things You Must Look For In An Arthritis Expert
Finding the right arthritis specialist is extremely important since arthritis not only can cripple you but it also can significantly shorten lifespan I give a lot of talks and the questions I hear a lot are: “I went to an arthritis specialist and they weren’t anything special” or “How do I find a good specialist
14: I Have Arthritis In My Ankle… What Can I Do?
Ankle arthritis is one of the most common problems seen in a rheumatology office While it is a relatively small joint complex, it is subjected to a great deal of stress because of the weight-bearing required with standing and walking
15: What Kinds Of Physical Therapy Work For Arthritis?
Patients with arthritis in our practice are often referred to physical therapists during the course of their management One question I often hear from patients when I suggest physical therapy is, “But, why can’t I do exercises at home
16: I Have Arthritis And My Rheumatologist Is Doing An Arthroscopy … Tell Me More...
Arthroscopy is a procedure that physicians or surgeons use to evaluate and treat problems inside a joint The word “arthroscopy” comes from two Greek words, "arthron" (joint) and "skopein" (to look)
17: Doctor… Do Rubs Work For Arthritis?
Treatments for arthritis pain vary in terms of type, effectiveness, and mode of administration Types of therapies include oral analgesics, topical analgesics, oral non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDS), topical NSAIDS, oral narcotics, and parenteral (meaning intramuscular or intravenous) narcotics
18: How To Beat The Agony And Anguish Of Frozen Shoulder!
Frozen shoulder – the medical term is “adhesive capsulitis”- is a common ailment, estimated to affect between 2 percent and 3 percent of the population Diabetics are at higher risk; up to 20 percent get it
19: My Shoulder Hurts And I’ve Been Diagnosed With Tendonitis… What Is It?
When patients go to their rheumatologist or orthopedist with aches or pains, they are often told they have tendonitis The term “tendonitis” means inflammation of a tendon
20: I Have Rheumatoid Arthritis And Have Heard About Golimumab… What Is It?
Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a chronic, progressive, autoimmune disease for which there is no current cure However, the advent of biologic therapy has made it possible to induce remission in the majority of patients
21: I Have Osteoarthritis Of The Knee… What Does The Future Hold For Me?
One of the most common afflictions of the baby boomer generation is osteoarthritis of the knee (OAK) Up to 20 million Americans may suffer from this condition
22: I Have Bad Arthritis In The Shoulder But I’m Afraid Of Surgery… What Should I Do?
Joint replacement surgery for arthritis has become commonplace nowadays when it comes to areas such as hips or knees However, there is still the notion that shoulder replacement is difficult and not very successful
23: Fibromyalgia 2008- What’s New... And How Do You Get Relief If You Suffer From This Disease?
The American College of Rheumatology meeting held in Boston from November 6-12 provided a platform for experts in the field of fibromyalgia (FM) to present information that updates our notions as to what this disorder really is Legitimacy as a medical condition has been supported by the FDA approval of a drug, pregabalin (Lyrica), for the treatment of fibromyalgia
24: How To Find The Best Arthritis Specialist Doctor For You
People often spend more time preparing for their vacations than they do selecting the right physician to take care of the most important aspect of their life, which is their health This is particularly true when it comes to arthritis
25: How To Make Your Back Pain Vanish Without Drugs Or Surgery!
More than 80% of Americans will have back pain at some point in their life -- whether from injury, overuse, or as a result of the degenerative process that accompanies aging Chronic low back pain is frustrating, not only because of the severe pain but also because it can be difficult to effectively treat
26: Rheumatoid Arthritis Kills!
Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is the most common inflammatory form of arthritis and affects approximately 2 million Americans RA is a chronic, systemic autoimmune disease that preferentially attacks the joints but also attacks other organ systems such as the lungs, eyes, skin, and cardiovascular system
27: Arthritis Treatments You Can Live With
An overview of ways to treat Arthritis.
28: What Do I Look For In Alternative Therapies For Arthritis?
Of all the medical conditions that exist, arthritis is the one that is most often treated with alternative types of therapies That is because it is a chronic condition for which there is no cure yet
29: Doctor Wei... Tell Me About Foods And Diets For Arthritis.
Arthritis is the disease process most often associated with disability and affects between 50 and 70 million Americans (depending on the estimates used) There are more than 100 different kinds of arthritis and each is treated differently
30: How Experts Erase Heel Pain
The diagnosis of heel pain is best done by looking at the location of the pain… “where does it hurt” Heel pain can occur in two major locations: the back of the heel and the bottom of the heel
31: I’ve Been Diagnosed With Osteoarthritis Of The Hip... What Treatments Are Available?
Osteoarthritis (OA) is the most common form of arthritis and affects more than 30 million Americans It is also known as degenerative arthritis or degenerative joint disease
32: Can Exercise Prevent Me From Getting Arthritis In My Knees?
Arthritis is the most common chronic disease and affects almost 70 million Americans There are more than 100 different types of arthritis and each is treated somewhat differently from the others
33: Arthritis Pain Relief - Natural Arthritis Diet Tips That Work Now
A few years ago, during my nursing career, I accidentally discovered how to get rid of my arthritis pain, naturally, without any conventional arthritis treatment. I got rid of my arthritis symptoms and arthritis pain forever by making changes in my diet.Osteoarthritis is a disease of the joint
34: How Do Experts Treat Gout? Part 2
In an earlier article I discussed the aims of treatment and some of the pitfalls in treating gout In this article I will discuss types of treatment
35: Doctor… What Factors Determine Poor Prognosis With Rheumatoid Arthritis?
Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a chronic, inflammatory autoimmune disorder In RA, the immune dysfunction leads to painful, progressive crippling arthritis
36: My Doctor Wants To Give Me “Rooster Comb” Treatment For Osteoarthritis In My Knee. Now That I Know It Works, Tell Me More... Part 2
Part 2 In Part 1, I began a discussion on whether “rooster comb” treatments work for osteoarthritis (OA) of the knee
37: My Doctor Wants To Give Me “Rooster Comb” Treatment For Osteoarthritis In My Knee? Does It Really Work? Part 1
Part 1 It’s remarkable that rooster combs have provided the source of a frequently used treatment for osteoarthritis (OA) of the knee
38: I’m Confused About All The Medicines Used To Treat Rheumatoid Arthritis… Can You Explain Them To Me? Part 2- The Disease-modifying Anti-rheumatic Drug (DMARD) Group
Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a chronic, potentially destructive, systemic, autoimmune form of arthritis It affects roughly 2 million Americans and has been the subject of intense research, particularly in recent years
39: Doctor... What Are The Complications Of Being Treated For Rheumatoid Arthritis With Some Of The Drugs I’ve Heard About?
There are a number of possible complications that can occur in a patient with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) who is being treated with disease-modifying anti-rheumatic drugs (DMARDS) or biologic therapy Here is a partial rundown of some of them
40: I Have Arthritis That Affects A Lot Of My Joints… Could It Be Rheumatoid Arthritis And How Will The Doctor Know?
There are more than 100 different kinds of arthritis Most of them involve inflammation
41: I Have Arthritis And I Want To Know What Tests My Rheumatologist Is Going To Order
There are a number of laboratory tests that a rheumatologist may order when seeing a patient for the first time This is particularly true if rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is suspected
42: Doctor, I Had A Hip Replacement For Arthritis And Now That Has To Be Replaced? I’m Worried…
Approximately, 500,000 Americans undergo either total hip or total knee replacement surgery annually The underlying reason is usually end-stage arthritis- when the cartilage which cushions the joint has worn away
43: Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs For Osteoarthritis: Villains Or Heroes?
Osteoarthritis (OA) is the most common form of arthritis It has been estimated that more than 20 million Americans are afflicted with OA, and that number will rise to 40 million by the year 2020
44: Who Else Wants Safe, Effective, Arthritis Pain Relief Without Shots, Without Surgery, And Without Narcotic Drugs?
What if there was a method for relieving pain that was safe, did not require injections, and also didn’t involve the use of harmful or addicting drugs Sounds pretty good, doesn’t it
45: My Hand Hurts… How Can I Tell If I Have Arthritis?
Hand pain is one of the most common afflictions seen in a rheumatologist’s office The diagnosis is often difficult to make because there are so many conditions that can cause pain in the hand
46: Seven Insider Food Secrets That Help You Beat Arthritis... By An Arthritis Expert
The term “arthritis” is derived from the Greek… “arthron” meaning joint… and “it is” meaning inflammation Most types of arthritis are associated with inflammation
47: I Have Rheumatoid Arthritis And I’m Afraid Of Cortisone Shot Side Effects
Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a chronic, inflammatory, often progressive condition that is driven by an autoimmune process The early diagnosis of this disease along with aggressive medical intervention can often lead to remission in many cases
48: What Kinds Of Physical And Occupational Therapy Will Help My Rheumatoid Arthritis?
Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a chronic, progressive disease which may lead to considerable disability While there are no cures for RA, recent developments in biologic therapy make it possible to place many patients into remission
49: I Have A Swollen Joint... What Kind Of Arthritis Do I Have?
When only one joint is inflamed, meaning it has swelling, redness, heat, and pain, the condition is termed “monoarticular arthritis” This means only one joint has arthritis
50: Creepy Crawly Critters And How They Help Treat Arthritis
Sometimes something old becomes something new again There is renewed interest in the use of medicinal remedies that have their beginnings in antiquity
