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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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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.
How do you stop your joints clicking?
Try some high dose omega 3 - high dose cod liver oil tablets for your clicking joints - take them for at least a month - but probably 3 and you should notice your joints become more supple!!!
Can Rheumatoid Arthritis cause anemia?
Aside from joint problems, anemia is one of the more common problems in people with RA. As many as 60% of R A sufferers are anemic.
Yes. Under the Workers Comp Statute - at least in Michigan, any condition that is caused by, accelerated, or aggrevated by your employment, is compensible. You merely have to have a doctor indicate that your condition is a work related repetitive action injury. If your employer won't pay you workers comp benefits, you can initiate a claim against him. You are entitled to time lost from work, all out-of-pocket medical expenses, and mileage to and from your doctor's appointments.
What do proxicam capsules usp cure?
Piroxicam capsules are indicated:
- For relief of the signs and symptoms of osteoarthritis.
- For relief of the signs and symptoms of rheumatoid arthritis.
How can you get rid of your arthritis?
You can't get rid of it..but you can make it better. It really depends on what type of arthritis you have..(osteoarthritis or rheumatoid arthritis.) Loosing weight and exercise helps both kinds. Strengthening the muscles, ligaments, and tendons around the arthritic joints helps to support them and slow the damage.
What younger should do to prevent having arthritis as they grow older?
stay away from all products or foods containing aluminum
How long can osteoarthritis stay the same if you have it at 40?
That depends largely on the amount of use you make of the affected joints.
I have not been able to spot any idependent opinion on this material. I may be wrong, however the ads bring to mind a snake oil sales scheme. Any product that claims to work for some but not for others seems a bit far fetched. and convenient.
Ask the doctor
Nodules can happen in about 30% of RA Cases. these can either be sore or not.
I did a bit of a search on this and found that quite a few people with lupus problems do have problems with nodules. And that they are often described as Rheumatoid nodules. However I also found some info on (Papulonodular mucinosis in systemic lupus erythematosus) To which There is a link in the related links below. Also see the link to ("Rheumatoid" Nodules in Systemic Lupus Erythematosus)
Is it bad if i twist my knee inwards to crack it?
It might eventually cause some damage to the joint.
What short and long term effects can arthritis have on the body?
short term affects pain long term effect crippling,
There is not enough info to answer this question you should ask your doctor or ask another doctor.
No Cress oil is very low in the purines stakes at about 25 mg. Ie definitely avoid anything over 400mg
