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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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You can hold it without using your hands or arms What is it?
a spoon
your breath
your tongue
your thoughts
a meeting
What is the Best arthritis medicine without a prescription?
Non prescription drugs for arthritis include
Acetaminophen (Tylenol) -- recommended by the American College of Rheumatology and the American Geriatrics Society for osteoarthritis. This can provide relief of arthritis pain with fewer of the side effects found with prescription drugs. ALWAYS follow the recommendations stipulated by the manufactured or your pharmacist. These drugs should not be taken with excessive amounts of alcohol as this may lead to liver damage.
Aspirin, ibuprofen, or naproxen -- these are nonsteriodal anti-inflammatory (NSAID) drugs can often be effective in treating arthritis pain. However, these drugs are liable to cause intestinal bleeding. Long-term use can lead to heart attack intestinal bleeding, ulcers, stroke, kidney damage, and liver damage; In effect the use of these drugs should be overseen by your doctor to be safe.
Which surface of the elbow is in contact with the IR when taking an AP projection of the elbow?
The posterior surface of the elbow is in contact with the IR when taking an AP projection of the elbow. When doing an AP projection of the forearm, the elbow should be extended and parallel to the IR.
There are 2 reasons people usually ask this question - they've been given an anti-depressant drug, or they're in a formal pain program and have been referred to a shrink or LCSW.
If you've been prescribed an anti-depressant, it's not because your doctor suddenly thinks you're nuts or the pain is in your head. Anti-depressants (certain ones) are used in conjunction with some opiates/ opiate analgesics because research has shown that they augment the pain controlling features of the painkiller being taken. While the mechanism isn't fully understood yet, actual results vary with each patient. For me, it never worked much, but I'm an extreme case on several levels.
If you're in a formal (or even informal) pain program, seeing a shrink or LCSW is just part of the overall treatment plan. The reason is that anyone with long term chronic pain will face depression at some point - it's just inevitable. Family problems, cultural pressures, job pressures, not being able to do things we used to, etc., all lead us down the path to depression. Knowing that, pain specialists and other doctors make sure that it's part of any treatment plan. If dealt with early on, the patient is able to understand what's happening and can cope with it better.
So while it's likely not the next step, it's probably just part of your overall treatment plan. Don't take it personal. I underwent counseling for 3 years in the first few years of my own pain management. I also learned I can't take anti-depressants.
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For me, when a cortisone shot does not work, it is often the case that the surrounding muscles and tendons are "angry." So, to relieve that, I need to stretch my muscles and that seems to relieve the issue for the moment of exercise and then, overtime, as everything calms down. If you can go to a water class (Arthritis Foundation can recommend some with warm water and good teachers), a physical therapist can show you some good moves for the area, and/or look for an experienced trainer teaching a novice stretching class. A psychiatrist can prescribe an anti-depressant which often helps with pain management...it does not mean that the pain is in your mind, but that you need additional seritonin to help. (see link) Also, you might consider acupuncture.
What are the chances of arthritis becoming worse in the knee after surgery for a meniscus tear?
There is always the chance that the change in the way the part of the knee sit that exrta pressure may be exerted on sensitive areas that were hitherto not effected.
How do you cure gout in your knuckles?
At present there is no cure for gout. Gout is the result of too much uric acid in the blood stream which then turns into sharp crystals and enter synovial joints and other parts of the body. The body produces a lot of uric acid in it normal day to day operation and more is produced as a result of eating purine rich foods. reducing purine rich foods may be enough to avoid getting gout if you are lucky.
Can an eleven year old girl get arthritis?
Yes. A person of any age can get a disease called rheumatoid arthritis
Does active-on for joint pain work?
Activon is not realy so much of a pain killer as a mask.It seems to give some relief to mild pain and is a basicaly harmless form of topical medication that works in a simialr manerto many of the other topical so clled anagesics that are available over the counter. To find out more on this subject go to the related link below.
How to Understand Whether Topical Activon Really Helps for Pain
What does tingling burning hot cold sensations in the legs and right foot mean?
Sounds like peripheral neuropathy
Is Osteoarthritis is characterized by the weakening of the muscles surrounding the joint?
This usually hapens when the joint has become painful to use.
Can you laser arthritis in the neck?
No aside from anti inflammatory painkillers and in some cases surgery there is nothing that can be done once the damage has occurred it cannot be fixed.
Is carpal tunnel syndrome permanent?
to the best of my Knowledge it is. I had it as a result of Rheumatoid arthritis and ended up getting surgery for it. first in one hand and shortly afterwards in the other. The best move I could have made.
Long term recovery source wikipedia
Most people who find relief of their carpal tunnel symptoms with conservative or surgical management find minimal residual or "nerve damage".[43] Long-term chronic carpal tunnel syndrome (typically seen in the elderly) can result in permanent "nerve damage", i.e. symptoms of numbness, muscle wasting and weakness.
While outcomes are generally good, certain factors can contribute to poorer results that have little to do with nerves, anatomy, or surgery type. One study showed that mental status parameters, alcohol use, yield much poorer overall results of treatment.[44]
Many mild carpal tunnel syndrome sufferers either change their hand use, pattern, or posture at work or find a conservative, non-surgical treatment that allows them to return to full activity without hand numbness or pain, and without sleep disruption. Some find relief by adjusting their repetitive movements, the frequency with which they do the movements, and the amount of time they rest between periods of performing the movements. Other people end up prioritizing their activities and possibly avoiding certain hand activities so that they can minimize pain and perform the essential tasks. Keyboard re-mapping software can help people whose condition is aggravated by one-handed key strokes involving a combination of the Control, Shift, or Alt keys and an alpha-numeric key. Programs such as Autohotkey allow a person to disable key combinations while they train themselves to use two hands to perform the offending key strokes.
While recurrence after surgery is a possibility, true recurrences are uncommon to rare.[45] Such recurrence can also be non-CTS hand pain. Such hand pain may have existed prior to the surgery, which is one reason it is very important to get a proper diagnosis.
Why does Crohns disease cause arthritis?
Crohn's Disease is an inflammatory bowel disease, and arthritis is also an inflammatory condition. The link of both of them having to do with swelling is why they have a connection. However, Crohn's Disease does not necessarily cause arthitis, it's only known to be associated with it. Hope this helps! :)
Addiction involves a complete preoccupation with getting and taking a substance even when the substance causes harm. When someone takes a narcotic, like the hydrocodone in Lortab, long enough at a high enough dose dependency results. This means the body becomes used to and depends on the continued consumption of the substance, and if stopped abruptly there will be withdrawal symptoms. Addiction and dependence are not the same thing. Addiction involves both a physical and psychological dependence on a substance. Dependence alone is simply a natural result of continued consumption of a substance. This distinction is critical. Many people with chronic pain are dependent on the narcotics they take to control pain. They are not addicts unless they are also psychologically dependent. When a person who is merely dependent on a substance chooses to discontinue it, then the dose should be decreased very slowly to avoid the uncomfortable withdrawal symptoms. If your son takes more than a few Lortabs daily for more than two or three weeks then he is physically dependent. The dependency is higher if the dose is higher and the use is longer. All that means is that it'll take longer to stop if that is an option. Continued chronic pain is not good for the body. It can cause depression, immune system deficiencies, anxiety, insomnia and so on. It really is important to treat chronic pain to avoid these outcomes and for quality of life. If the condition is long term it is better to use extended release meds because they cause the blood level of the med to remain constant and therefore prevent pain, rather than trying to stop it once it starts. Using short acting meds like Lortab can cause a roller coaster effect of pain, relief, more pain, etc. And it can cause his tolerance to grow faster requiring more meds to have the same effect. You might want to see if his doctor is willing to prescribe a long acting med. Best of luck! steve
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What gender is most likely to have gout?
Between men and women males are more likely to have it before women go through menopause. After women have gone through menopause they are equally likely to get it.
There is no cure for arthritis. There are over a hundred different forms of arthritis and while there are treatments for its control and pain there is to date no cure.
don't speak - no doubt (i think it was...no doubt (the band) for sure, could've been another one of their songs).
I literally just got done watching that episode, the song is "how do I" by LeAnn Rymes
What can one do for exercise if arthritis keeps them from aerobic and weight bearing exercises?
While you may have heard that people with arthritis should not exercise, that is a dangerous myth. In reality, moderate physical activity can be a very valuable tool for maintaining joint mobility. Exercise also strengthens the surrounding muscles and ligaments, ultimately providing better support for inflamed joints. In some cases moderate physical activity can even help relieve stiffness and alleviate pain. The boost in energy and endorphins you get from exercise can also potentially help reduce the symptoms of depression, which unfortunately can be common among people with chronic conditions. Alternatively, avoiding activity can actually be harmful as it can lead to muscle loss and additional joint deterioration. While it is important to exercise, people with arthritis should generally avoid high-impact exercise and they should not exercise to the point where they are in severe pain. The best types of workouts for people with arthritis are low-impact, range-of-motion based exercises. For example, the pool can be a really great place for people with arthritis to swim or participate in water aerobics, particularly if you can find a pool that is at least somewhat heated. Other low-impact options include stretching, cycling, Tai Chi, Pilates, yoga, and walking. Everyone experiences arthritis differently, so the particular type of exercise that you choose should be based on which of your joints are affected by arthritis. It can sometimes be useful to work with a physical therapist or qualified personal trainer to determine which types of exercises will be the most beneficial for each individual.
How long does RA stiffness last in the morning?
I have had Rheumatoid arthritis for many years and have found that after about an hour of normal activity You are fine again. unless there is some sort of major damage in the joint.
