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Arthritis
The word “arthritis” means joint inflammation and it can be used to refer to more than 100 different diseases that cause pain, stiffness, swelling, and sometimes permanent joint damage. Arthritis is the leading cause of disability in the United States and can affect anyone at any age.
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Can lidoderm 5 be used for rheumtoid arthritis pain?
LIDODERM® (lidocaine patch 5%) is used to relieve the pain of post-herpetic neuralgia, also referred to as after-shingles pain.
Rheumatoid arthritis is an autoimmune disease that requires drugs that reduce inflammation which may in turn lead to pain relief. If the damage to cartilage has become so great that the bones are in direct contact strong analgesics or joint replacement may be the only options. However I doubt very strongely that Lidoderm would do anything for any form of arthritis or its pain.
Can arthritis cause severe pain when diagnosed in both hips?
Yes, bilateral hip arthritis can be excruciating. If the arthritis is so severe that mobility is limited, the doctor may recommend a hip replacement surgery.
What could cause tingly left side right under my armpit. It comes and go at least 5 times a day?
Sounds like there may be some pressure on a nerve, possibly in the neck.
Which form of arthritis is characterized by redness and pain and severely deformed joints?
That would be either rheumatoid arthritis ( an imune disease) or Gouty arthritis ( the result if uric acid in the blood turning to crystalsin and settling in the joints and other places.
Does Orange increases uric acid?
yes , in fact it does . you might need to see a doctor if you are eating more than 4 Oranges a day. If you start to feel dizzy then you might pass out due to Orangeosis.
What causes creaking joints in arthritis?
The sinovial fluids and cartilage between normal healthy joints keep them moving freely and without pain. Arthritis is a situation where the cartilage which keeps the joint moving smoothly is destroyed or worn away. When this happens it is bone on bone and the friction causes creaking.
If the Sedimentation rate is normal uric acid test is high what does that indicate?
A low erythrocyte sedimentation rate (sed. rate or ESR) indicates that inflammation is low in the body "sed". rate or ESR is a measurement of the speed with which red blood cells fall in a test tube of blood. As inflammation in the blood goes up inflammatory substances attach to red blood cells making them heavier and causing them to settle more quickly. In healthy persons with no inflammation the "sed" rate is low. The "sed" rate doesn't point to any particular disease, but is a general indication of the amount of inflammation in the body. In lupus and polymyalgia rheumatica, the ESR often correlates with disease. uric acid being high can indicate anything from kidney problems to a predisposition to high uric acid content in the blood that needs to be monitored.
What causes inflammation and pain on the outside of big toe?
Gout can do this. This is a form of arthritis that is caused by excess uric acid being formed in the body.
Can you get arthritis from playing video games?
It is more like that one will get Carpal Tunnel Syndrome from playing today's video games, but it is also possible to get arthritis from older consoles.
What natural home remedies help reduce arthritic inflammation?
There are about 100 thousand different home remedies for arthritis go to the links below for more information on these.
There may be a problem with a pinched nerve.
Do anyone need bowlegs and knock knee correction?
Ive knock knees and i am considering correctional surgery
Do foods of the nightshade family cause inflammation?
"Much has been written regarding the role of the nightshade family of foods. The connection between rheumatoid arthritis and these foods was originally made by Childers, a horticulturist, who found that eliminating foods of the nightshade family cured his arthritis. While his theory--that long-term consumption of the alkaloids in potatoes, tomatoes, eggplant, peppers, paprika, cayenne, and tobacco inhibit collagen and cartilage repair--has never been proven, it is true that some patients find relief from their symptoms when they eliminate these foods. There is an animal model for arthritis: if cows are mistakenly given fodder that is heavily laced with wild-growing nightshade family plants, they actually develop a type of osteoarthritis. Anyone who suffers from arthritis could try avoiding these foods for a month and then gradually reintroducing them to see whether they affect the symptoms." Nathan Wei, MD, FACP, FACR
Can osteochondritis dissecans lead to arthritis?
I Had OCD as a teenager in both knees. I now have arthritis in both knees. The arthritis is severe in the knee where I lost the most bone to OCD. I am in my mid fifties and the arthritis affects my knee strength and mobility.
its synthetically fortified water. basically, its junk food with a bunch of harmful chemicals in it and very cheap proteins that do nothing for you.
When driving a car what cause severe pain between your knee and ankle especially the calf area?
It could be a tendon problem (not enough exercise) and possibly a lack of calcium in your diet. See your doctor and perhaps you can see a physio therapist to help with this. I had the problem that when I was driving, I had paind in my right knee. for few years I tried the orthoped but without success. Finally I found out that my leg was not straight while I was driving. this had put stress on my knee and caused the pains. when I started so sit straight with my leg, the pains dissapeared. try and tell me. Shimon, Shim111@zahav.net.il
What is the other name for juvenile arthritis?
The term Juvenile arthritis may refer to a number of different types of arthritis that occur in children and teenagers the most prevalent type is "juvenile idiopathic arthritis" (JIA), This disease is also known as juvenile rheumatoid arthritis (JRA) or juvenile chronic arthritis (JCA).
Types of juvenile arthritis include
juvenile idiopathic arthritis (or juvenile rhuematoid arthritis), including oligoarthritis, polyarticular and systemic
spondyloarthropathies, including ankylosing spondylitis, psoriatic arthritis and reactive arthritis
fibromyalgia
and other types, such as Perthes disease, lupus, dermatomyositis and scleroderma
What analgesic drug is used to treat osteoarthritis but not rheumatoid arthritis?
it is likely that if a person that has RA is taking methotrexate then they wil not be using aspirin. as ther may be a reaction between the two.
Does Arthritis affect your joint capsule?
Rheumatoid arthritis for example will totly destroy it over time if it is not kept under controll
Does champagne have uric acid?
Champagne does not have uric acid. Uric acid is produces as a result of the breakdown of certain proteins that are eaten and some that are part of the body natural function of dealing with dead cells. alcohols have the habit of acting as a diuretic in people with a gouty disposition and should be avoided in order to reduce the risk of an attack.
What is acromioclavicular arthritis?
it is arthritis in the shoulder joint, the collarbone (clavicle), the shoulder blade , and the arm bone . The scapula and clavicle form the socket of the joint The humerus has a round head that fits within this socket. The end of the scapula is called the acromion, and the joint between this part of the scapula and clavicle is called the acromio-clavicular joint, or AC joint. When this joint wears thin, it is called acromioclavicular (or AC) arthritis.
