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Vitamin D has become a fascinating and controversial topic recently Vitamin D is a powerful nutrient - How Quickly Should Rheumatoid Arthritis Be Treated?
Much has been written about the need for early treatment of rheumatoid arthritis But how early - I Have Rheumatoid Arthritis And My Doctor Wants Me To Start Methotrexate... I’m Scared... Tell Me More.
Research studies have demonstrated that there is a narrow window of opportunity that exists between the times that a patient develops rheumatoid arthritis (RA) and when the disease begins to cause destructive, irreversible changes in the joints
This window last perhaps 2-3 months following the development of symptoms - I Have Fibromyalgia And Have Heard About Gabapentin... Tell Me More...
Fibromyalgia is a chronic disorder characterized by chronic, widespread muscle pain and tenderness, and is frequently accompanied by fatigue, insomnia, depression, and anxiety It affects three million to six million Americans, mostly women, and can be disabling - I’m 67 And Have Rheumatoid Arthritis… Can I Take Enbrel Safely?
Concerns regarding the relative safety of TNF inhibiting drugs has somewhat limited their use in older patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) The perception has been that older patients are more likely to have side-effects - Doctor… I Have Rheumatoid Arthritis And My Eyes Hurt. How Does Rheumatoid Arthritis Affect The Eyes?
While the most obvious symptoms of rheumatoid arthritis have to do with joint swelling and pain, there are multiple other problems that may occur that an arthritis specialist has to be constantly vigilant for
For instance, rheumatoid arthritis can cause damage to the lungs and heart and be associated with significant damage to the skin and nerves - I Have Septic Bursitis… I Understand It Can Be Dangerous...what Is It?
Before the days of antibiotics, septic bursitis was a potentially life-threatening problem
Nowadays, because of higher index of suspicion as well as the presence of antibiotics, it should be, in most case, readily treatable - Another Prednisone Side Effect To Look Out For?
Corticosteroids are potent anti-inflammatory drugs which are commonly used for a number of medical conditions They are a mainstay of treatment for many forms of arthritis, particularly rheumatoid arthritis - My Heel Is Killing Me… It Hurts So Much… What Is It?
Heel pain is one of the most common painful conditions seen in an arthritis clinic This article discusses the various types of problems that cause heel pain and what can be done to make the situation better - I Take Methotrexate For My Rheumatoid Arthritis... I’m Worried About My Liver...
Methotrexate is the most commonly used disease-modifying anti-rheumatic drug (DMARD) used in the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis (RA) While it is extremely effective, it has potential side effects - My Shoulder Hurts. My Doctor Told Me I Have A “Rotor Cuff” Problem… What’s That?
The term “rotor” cuff, actually- the rotator cuff- refers to a group of muscles and associated tendons that connect the scapula (shoulder blade) to the humerus (upper arm bone) The rotator cuff tendons sit on top of the humerus and permit movement in all directions - I’m Confused... Are Arthritis Medicines Good For Me Or Bad For Me?
Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDS) are a mainstay of arthritis treatment However, recent concerns regarding their cardiovascular safety make their routine use in arthritis therapy problematic - I’m Thinking Of Participating In An Arthritis Research Study And I’m Concerned About Placebo…
As long as medical research has existed, it has been known that a fake treatment, made from an inactive substance such as sugar, distilled water, or saline (salt water), can have a "placebo” effect
What this means is that the sham medication can sometimes improve a patient's condition because the person has the expectation that it will work - My Rheumatoid Arthritis Is Responding To Methotrexate And A Biologic Drug... Are There Non-drug Therapies That Will Help Me Too?
The cornerstone of successful treatment of rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is an early diagnosis and aggressive medical therapy In addition, though, there are non-drug therapies that can be beneficial for many patients - Arthritis Medicines: Would You Rather Have Colon Cancer Or A Heart Attack- Take Your Pick…
Life is full of choices Sometimes you make the right one and sometimes you make the wrong one - 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 - 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 - 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 - News On Prednisone Side Effects From Europe: Does It Make Sense… Or Not?
The European League Against Rheumatism (EULAR) has issue guidelines for the management of glucocorticoid (steroid, cortisone) therapy in arthritis EULAR is the equivalent of the American College of Rheumatology in the United States - Is Your Doctor Making These Mistakes With Your Rheumatoid Arthritis Treatment?
The treatment of rheumatoid arthritis (RA) has come a long way in the last 20 years It used to be that if you could reduce pain and swelling, you were doing your job as a specialist in arthritis - 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 - 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 - 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 - 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 - 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 - Can Not Having Enough Vitamin D Make My Rheumatoid Arthritis Worse?
In addition to the other health problems associated with vitamin D deficiency, there is another one Not having enough vitamin D can make rheumatoid arthritis (and other inflammatory arthritis, possibly) symptoms worse - Why Do My Knees “Snap, Crackle, And Pop"?
If you have weird sounding knees, this article may explain why that happens Read on…
Often patients will come to the office complaining their knees crack, or pop or snap - Got Knee Pain From Arthritis? Stop Smoking!
Osteoarthritis (OA) is the most common form of arthritis It is due to premature wearing away of cartilage, the gristle that cushions the ends of long bones in the joint - Doctor... I Have Rheumatoid Arthritis... But I’m Afraid Of The New Biologic Drugs... What Do I Do?
Up until the mid 1990’s the best we, as rheumatologists could do with patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA), was to relieve their pain, suppress their disease a bit, and maybe slow it down some
With the advent of biologic therapies, specifically tumor necrosis inhibitors (anti-TNF drugs), it is now possible to get the disease into complete remission - What Is Tens And Will It Help Me With My Arthritis Pain?
TENS stands for transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation It describes the delivery of electrical current to peripheral nerves (nerves located in the skin) using electrodes that are applied to the skin
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