Arthritis

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o the only active ingredient in it is "Acetaminophen"

Tylenol is the brand name of acetaminophen wich doesn't have inflammatory activity

Popping or cracking knuckles is a result of releasing gas out of a pocket of liquid in your joints (if I remember correctly). Basically, it's kind of like opening a can of soda. It isn't harmful and contrary to popular opinion doesn't cause arthritis

Knees, on the other hand, usually pop because of ligaments snapping over bony protrusions. This again is harmless unless you're really twisting your kness.

Why it would happen "all the time" depends on how often you're talking about, but my knees crack and pop at least 5 - 10 times a day, and it's considered normal for me.

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I get that all the time. I will stretch my leg and my knee will crack. I will start jogging and my knees will crack. I can be sitting down and flexing my leg and they will just continually crack.

It's probably a ligament going over or hitting a bone. But I like the satisfaction of a loud crack that comes from the knee; it's pretty cool.

When my knees would crack it was the begining of osteoarthritis of the knees. My knees have been getting worse over a period of years and now are very bad. I suggest you go to the doctor and get a X-Ray so you know what you are looking at. If indeed it is arthritis, it will be helpful to know the things you can do to help protect your knees, because when they are gone, they are gone.

There a certain fluid in your joints that when you make a certain movement, releases pressure, and creates bubbles that pop. usually, you can only crack a joint every thirty minutes, because the fluid has to to reform. My knees crack continuously due to a certain syndrome. If I lie down, and bend my legs back and forth, there is constant cracking, about every two seconds.

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Arthritis, both rheumatoid and osteo-, is often thought of as disease of the later stages of life. Osteoarthritis often strikes in the third and fourth decades of life, rheumatoid in cases peak in the 4th an 5th decade. However juvenile rheumatoid arthritis strikes children below the age of 16. Distribution of age of onset is bimodal (the first peak at 2 years of age and the second at 9 years)

Absolutely.

While those "Professionals" called Doctors swear there is no "scientific evidence" to prove that low pressure affects arthritis, old injuries, migraines, etc., those of us who have these problems know better. I'm pretty much a hermit hibernating in the wintertime because of the lower pressure systems in our area during that time of year.

Migraines are another good example - now as the weather has been changing, and low pressure systems are becoming more prevalent, my migraines have increased in intensity as they always do during this time of year. My other problems (from old injuries, surgeries, etc.) are hurting more as well, as is my arthritis.

Trust your own heart on this one - you wouldn't have asked if you didn't believe there was a connection, and deep down you know that it does affect you, as the rest of us already know it affects us.

TSD -RAVEN- Category Supervisor

nurses check joints and check for deformities, immobility, inability to perform daily activities.

They monitor vital signs and taking note of changes in weight, sensory disturbances, and levels of pain. as well as administering analgesics, as prescribed watching out for adverse effects.

nursing also keep a close eye on any skin problems that may occur.

they help patients understand diagnostic tests and procedures.

The duration of morning stiffness needs to be monitored by them, which reflects disease's severity more accurately.

We apply splints carefully and observe for pressure sores if patients are in traction or wearing splints.

they help the patient patient and the family understand that RA is a chronic disease requiring major changes in life-style, and that there is no cure.

We urge patient to keep moving ,control their weight as weight just put more stress on joints.

Nursing Diagnosis and Nursing Intervention for Rheumatoid Arthritis

Nursing Diagnosis

Pain (Acute / Chronic)

Related to:

• Tissue distension by fluid accumulation / inflammation
• Joint destruction.

Can be evidenced by :

• Complaints of pain, discomfort, fatigue.
• Self-focusing / narrowing of focus
• Behavior distraction / autonomic response
• Behavior that is carefully / protect

Expected Result / criteria for evaluation of patients will :

• Showed pain relief / control
• Looks relaxed, sleep / rest and participate in activities according to ability.
• Follow the program prescribed pharmacological
• Combining the skills of relaxation and entertainment activities into a program of pain control.

Nursing Interventions and Rational for Rheumatoid Arthritis :

1. Assess complaints of pain, note the location and intensity (scale 0-10). Note factors that accelerate and signs of pain non-verbal.

   Rational: To assist in determining the need for pain management and program effectiveness.

2. Give a hard mattress, small pillows, bed linen Elevate as needed.

   Rational: A soft mattress, large pillows, will prevent the maintenance of proper body alignment, placing stress on joints that hurt. Elevation of bed linen lowering the pressure in the inflamed joints / pain.

3. Place / monitor the use of pillows, sandbags, splint, brace.

   Rational: Resting sore joints and maintain a neutral position. Use of the brace can reduce pain and can reduce damage to the joints.

4. Suggest to frequently change positions, Help to move in bed, prop a pain in the joints above and below, avoid jerky movements.

   Rationale: Prevent the occurrence of general fatigue and joint stiffness. Stabilize the joint, reducing the movement / pain in the joints.

5. Instruct the patient to a warm bath or shower at the time awake and / or at bedtime. Provide a warm washcloth to compress the joints are sick several times a day. Monitor water temperature, water bath, and so on.

   Rational: Heat increases muscle relaxation, and mobility, reduce pain and release the stiffness in the morning. Sensitivity to heat can be removed and dermal wound can be healed.

6. Give a massage.

   Rationale: Increase relaxation / pain relief.

7. Encourage the use of stress management techniques, such as progressive relaxation, therapeutic touch, biofeed back, visualization, imagination guidelines, self hypnosis, and breath control.

   Rationale: Increase relaxation, giving a sense of control and possibly enhance the coping abilities.

8. Engage in activities of entertainment that is appropriate for individual situations.

   Rational: To focus attention again, provide stimulation, and increased self-confidence and feeling healthy.

9. Give the drug prior to activity / exercise that is planned as directed.

   Rationale: Increase relaxation, reduce muscle tension / spasm, making it easier to participate in therapy.

10. Collaboration: Give medicines as directed.

    Rational: As an anti-inflammatory and mild analgesic effect in reducing stiffness and improving mobility.

11. Give ice-cold compress if needed

    Rational: The cold can relieve pain and swelling during the acute period.

there are several medications for rheumatoid arthritis which include

1.NSAIDs

2.hydroxychloroquine

3.low dose methotrexate

4.gold compound

5.tnf-a inhibitors etc.

it depends upon the severity of the disease progression & condition,the physician will decide which medication will best suit you.

now-a-days tnf-a inhibitors are used by the RA patients and having a dramatical effect towards the disease healing.

Pulmonary fibrosis ( fibrosis of the lung) can be the result of conditions that include including chronic inflammatory processes such as among many others, (lupus, rheumatoid arthritis), and certain medications.