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Joint Pain

August 13th, 2010
Joint Pain

An Introduction to Joint Pain, Including Treatment Options

Suffering from joint pain is more than simply a mild discomfort. Your joints affect everything that you do. If you run, if you walk – even when you are sitting down and not doing anything – joint pain can be a significant burden on your life that affects almost everything you do.

What Causes Joint Pain?

Joint pain can be caused by a number of different factors. » Read more: Joint Pain

Rheumatoid Arthritis Facts And Information

July 31st, 2010
Rheumatoid Arthritis Facts And Information

Rheumatoid Arthritis Facts And Information. There are a lot of myths and rumors surrounding rheumatoid arthritis. Mystery seems to surround everything from what actually causes the disease to potential ways to cope with the pain associated with it. The simple truth is that this particular disease can present in a number of different ways and how severe it is will really dictate the best path to consider for coping.

Rheumatoid arthritis is a disease that affects the joints within the body. » Read more: Rheumatoid Arthritis Facts And Information

Rheumatoid Arthritis, Diet as an Alternative Treatment

July 31st, 2010
Rheumatoid Arthritis, Diet as an Alternative Treatment

Rheumatoid Arthritis, Diet as an Alternative Treatment. When you are diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis you start of with medicine and treatments your doctor prescribes for you, some of these remedies will work for you while others have so many side effects that it is worse then the illness itself. usually it takes people one ore two years in the regular health care before they start looking for other remedies. A rheumatoid arthritis diet is one of these alternative remedies we want » Read more: Rheumatoid Arthritis, Diet as an Alternative Treatment

Can There Be Rheumatoid Arthritis Cures

July 31st, 2010
Can There Be Rheumatoid Arthritis Cures

Can There Be Rheumatoid Arthritis Cures. Rheumatoid arthritis is a chronic autoimmune disease that affects joints of a human body. The disease causes inflammation in and around joints, which result in decreased mobility.

As in all autoimmune diseases, the body tissues are mistakenly attacked by its own immune system. Rheumatoid arthritis can also cause inflammation of tissues present in other organs in the body. That is the reason why this disease is sometimes » Read more: Can There Be Rheumatoid Arthritis Cures

What Is “Inflammatory Arthritis?”

July 31st, 2010
What Is

There is an old joke. It goes like this: “Neurologists diagnose the untreatable while rheumatologists treat the undiagnosable.” Nothing could be truer than when it comes to what is termed “inflammatory arthritis.”

Most rheumatologists tend to divide arthritis into two major categories: inflammatory and non-inflammatory. The latter category is also termed “degenerative” arthritis.

» Read more: What Is “Inflammatory Arthritis?”

Herbs For Arthritis – Heal Arthritis Pain With Herbs

July 9th, 2010
Herbs For Arthritis - Heal Arthritis Pain With Herbs

Herbs For Arthritis – Heal Arthritis Pain With Herbs. Arthritis is a condition which many people suffer from and sometimes they do not even know that they have it. If you are experiencing pain and stiffness in any of your joints then it is essential that you see a doctor as soon as possible. There are a number of different types of arthritis and so it is important to know exactly which type you actually have.

Many herbs have been utilized in the treatment of joint pains » Read more: Herbs For Arthritis – Heal Arthritis Pain With Herbs

Treatment For Arthritis – Simple Remedies Can Help

July 8th, 2010
Treatment For Arthritis - Simple Remedies Can Help

Treatment For Arthritis. In the United States, arthritis is ranked after heart disease as the most common reason for work disability. It affects millions of people and renders most of them incapable of moving freely.

Despite the continuous development of technology and the numerous scientific breakthroughs, there is still no specific treatment for arthritis that could permanently cure it. All doctors could offer to arthritic patients are treatments for the pain and discomfort. » Read more: Treatment For Arthritis – Simple Remedies Can Help

Natural Treatment of Arthritis

July 8th, 2010
Natural Treatment of Arthritis

Natural Treatment of Arthritis. When you think of arthritis, the first thing that comes to your mind is pain. Pain is one of the most noticeable symptoms of arthritis and this is the main issue that the treatment of arthritis usually addresses. » Read more: Natural Treatment of Arthritis

I Have Rheumatoid Arthritis… Why Is My Rheumatologist So Concerned About My Lungs?

March 31st, 2010
I Have Rheumatoid Arthritis... Why Is My Rheumatologist So Concerned About My Lungs?

Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is the most common inflammatory form of arthritis. It is a chronic, autoimmune disease that affects more than 2 million Americans. While the primary target for this disease is the musculoskeletal system, RA is also a systemic disease meaning that if affects internal organs. One of the most common organ systems affected is the respiratory system.

Upper airway symptoms are often caused by Sjogren’s disease, an autoimmune condition that often accompanies RA. » Read more: I Have Rheumatoid Arthritis… Why Is My Rheumatologist So Concerned About My Lungs?

How Does My Rheumatologist Know When I Need A Treatment Change For My Rheumatoid Arthritis?

March 31st, 2010
How Does My Rheumatologist Know When I Need A Treatment Change For My Rheumatoid Arthritis?

Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a systemic, progressive, autoimmune inflammatory disease that has as its main targets, the joints. It affects more than 2 million Americans.

In recent years, tremendous strides in understanding how RA develops has led to the development of targeted therapies.

The aggressive use of disease-modifying anti-rheumatic drugs (DMARDS) such as methotrexate, in combination with biologic therapies has resulted in sustained effectiveness, » Read more: How Does My Rheumatologist Know When I Need A Treatment Change For My Rheumatoid Arthritis?