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What surgical solutions are there for joint arthritis?
I had an elbow tonally ruined by Rheumatoid arthritis and ended up having to have the whole joint replaced.
What does it mean when rheumatoid arthritis advances at a fast rate?
s you are having a flare that involves more then the usual few joints. Rheumatoid arthritis can suddenly effect many joints at the same time requiring fast action to stop the damage it does.
Can an abused wife with rheumatoid arthritis receive alimony?
having a disease should not effect a persons illegibility for any legal compensation.
Can you have a positive rheumatoid arthritis test and not be symptomatic?
Yes There is no specific test that will indicate that you have Rheumatoid arthritis (RA). When there is a suspicion that you may suffer from this disease one of the tests done is a test for Rheumatoid factor(RF). About 90% of people that have RA also have an elevated RF. However having a positive or elevated RF does not necessarily mean you are at present suffering from RA.
Can sexually acquired infection cause arthritis?
Rheumatoid arthritis is an Autoimmune disease and is not considered contagious. Having said that however suffering from some illnesses has been noted by sufferers to cause the onset of flare ups in RA. Gonorrhea and chlamydia are able to bring about a rare form of arthritis known as venereal arthritis. For more info on this go to the related link (Venereal Arthritis ) below
Does having rheumatoid arthritis make you tired?
The reasons are not known but it is one of the many symptoms that can accompany the disease.
Is rheumatoid arthiritis communicable through sexual activities?
No if you mean can your lover contract Rheumatoid arthritis as a result of having sex with you ,No it is not. Rheuamtoid arthritis is an autoimmune disease which is caused by the way the body organizes its immune system. People with Ra can even donate blood without any fear of passing it on. It can however be passed on genetically to the children.
Is arthiritis a contraindication of massage?
There are many different types of arthritis. If it is rheumatoid arthritis you will want to avoid the joints that are involved if they are symptomatic (having a flare-up of inflammation). If it is osteoarthritis, then massage is fine as long as you work within their comfort level.
Can juvenile rheumatoid arthritis change into osteoarthritis?
No they are completely different diseases. Many people that have JRA go into remission and never have a problem with it again once they get past a certain age and many keep having the problem with Rheumatoid arthritis. To date there has been no cure found for rheumatoid arthritis and all that can be done with it is keep any damage it does under as much control as possible while it is not in remission. RA is an autoimmune disease where inflammation damages the connective tissues of the body. Osteoarthritis is a form of arthritis where joint become damaged as a result of wear and tear and trauma. in a lot of cases the results can lead to the same problems in the joints but other then that there is no connection.
What causes high Platelet count?
Having a high platelet count is called thrombocytosis. This can be caused by cancer, anemia, rheumatoid arthritis, tuberculosis, and use of birth control pills.
Does osteoarthritis produce nodules on the bones?
No that is more in the realm of Rheumatoid arthritis. If you are getting nodules you must be having a pretty serious flare, You should seek advice to get it under control as quickly as possible.
What does an elevated serum IgA indicate?
It idicates inflamation or infection.
