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Osteoarthritis
Osteoarthritis or degenerative arthritis is one of the more prevalent forms of arthritis that is more likely to come with age but can also be brought on by accidental joint damage. It is most prevalent in load bearing joints like knees, feet, hips, shoulders and the back.
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Background Glucosamine and chondroitin sulfate are used to treat osteoarthritis. The multicenter, double-blind, placebo- and celecoxib-controlled Glucosamine/chondroitin Arthritis Intervention Trial (GAIT) evaluated their efficacy and safety as a treatment for knee pain from osteoarthritis.
Methods We randomly assigned 1583 patients with symptomatic knee osteoarthritis to receive 1500 mg of glucosamine daily, 1200 mg of chondroitin sulfate daily, both glucosamine and chondroitin sulfate, 200 mg of celecoxib daily, or placebo for 24 weeks. Up to 4000 mg of acetaminophen daily was allowed as rescue analgesia. Assignment was stratified according to the severity of knee pain (mild [N=1229] vs. moderate to severe [N=354]). The primary outcome measure was a 20 percent decrease in knee pain from baseline to week 24.
Results The mean age of the patients was 59 years, and 64 percent were women. Overall, glucosamine and chondroitin sulfate were not significantly better than placebo in reducing knee pain by 20 percent. As compared with the rate of response to placebo (60.1 percent), the rate of response to glucosamine was 3.9 percentage points higher (P=0.30), the rate of response to chondroitin sulfate was 5.3 percentage points higher (P=0.17), and the rate of response to combined treatment was 6.5 percentage points higher (P=0.09). The rate of response in the celecoxib control group was 10.0 percentage points higher than that in the placebo control group (P=0.008). For patients with moderate-to-severe pain at baseline, the rate of response was significantly higher with combined therapy than with placebo (79.2 percent vs. 54.3 percent, P=0.002). Adverse events were mild, infrequent, and evenly distributed among the groups.
Conclusions Glucosamine and chondroitin sulfate alone or in combination did not reduce pain effectively in the overall group of patients with osteoarthritis of the knee. Exploratory analyses suggest that the combination of glucosamine and chondroitin sulfate may be effective in the subgroup of patients with moderate-to-severe knee pain. (ClinicalTrials.gov number, NCT00032890
How do you get osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis?
Osteoarthritis is degenerative and a result of wear and tear and in some cases trauma broken bones and sporting damage. Rheumatoid arthritis is a autoimmune disease where the immune system attacks cartilage in the joints and may also attack connective tissue in many other parts of the body it can be a debilitating and deforming disease.
If you suspect that you have some sort of Arthritis then you should see a doctor. Get an examination with this in mind. Untreated arthritis can become a debilitating disease after a time.
Can carpal tunnel syndrome lead to osteoarthritis?
No However carpel tunnel syndrome is more likely for those that suffer from an inflammatory arthritis like Rheumatoid arthritis.
Could oesto arthritis cause pin needles in arm and hand?
This sort of thing is more likely to be the result of some sort of inflammation putting pressure on nerves. if there is arthritis involved it is more likely rheumatoid arthritis.
Can lack of calcium cause osteoarthritis?
Osteoarthritis is not caused by a lack of calcium. Osteoarthritis is the result of the wearing down of cartilage in the joints of the body and is most prevalent in the big weight bearing joints.
Is there treatment for oesteo arthritis in homeopathy is it really helpful?
The homeopaths claim there is, however there is scant sustainable evidence for it osteoarthritis has been with mankind since mankind was first around and in all of that time no one has come up with a cure or an easy and effective treatment. if there was a treatment that worked it would become common knowledge very quickly.
Should you use Heat or cold for inflammation?
Generally warmth is the suggested method for finding relief from inflammation in the case of gout it is definitely best to steer away from cold as uric acid crystals tend to form more effectively in colder situations. In the case of Rheumatoid arthritis cold followed by warmth can be a very effective way to get temporary relief from pain. These methods however do not get to the root of the problem and will have no effect on the cause of the inflammation
Can untreated gonorrhea lead to osteoarthritis?
Gonorrhea can cause gonococcal arthritis which is also called disseminated gonococcal infection (DGI). This is a gonococcal infection of the joint. It is not the same thing as osteoarthritis and responds very well to treatment.
Will reflexology help osteo arthritis?
See the related link below(Reflexology for osteoarthritis) for some history and information on this subject.
Is there any proven advantage in taking oral collagen for osteoarthritis?
This debate has been raging for years now but search as you will you will find no hard evidence that these remedy's do anything.
What are best Yoga practices for osteoarthritis of lumbar spine?
There are lot of postures for osteoarthritis and lumbar spine in yoga.all types of arthritis very connected with mind and body immune capacity.in my experience I suggest the yoga for arthritis patients 1st level: meditation and internalization. It should practice minimum one month.it cures the problem of your mind.Because all problem starting from mind.we should clean the mind by meditation and internalization.Second level- pranayamam(breathing exercise).'nadisudhi' pranayam more effective for all types of arthritis. It increase and rectify your immune system.u should practice this pranayam after the meditation.Third level-postures.start with loosening exercises and start simple yoga.rotate joints clockwise and anti clockwise way.simple stretching postures.do practice study and simple.follow special diets.arthritis is curable disease. We have to change our lifestyle from today. This is journey for a good and better life.
Is a bulging Disc a herniated disc?
No. A bulging disc is a disc that has mildly or severely (depending on what the diagnostics prove) buldged from the intervertebral space. This means that the nucleus inside the disc is intact and still within the disc space, but the disc itself has bulged outward. A herniated disc is the same thing as a ruptured disc in which case the nucleus has exited the intervertebral space and the two vetrebrae are essentially "bone on bone".
A bulging disc occurs more often as we age or as repetitive activities weaken the the disc. Herniated discs are more often specifically related to trauma/injury sustained and are more acute (sudden) in onset.
Why is weight loss important in osteoarthritis?
Because the joints of the bone that Cary the weight are not functioning as well as they should. Therefore by reducing the load on joints further damage is reduced and the amount of pain caused by already damaged joints is also reduced.
Is morning walker safe in arthritis?
exercise can be of great benefit to those with arthritis. it would however be wise for any individual with this disease to seek advice from a doctor or physio therapist in this matter.
Do you have to throw away used medicines?
It is advised that you do rather then have possibly dangerous drugs around the house or use drugs in the future that have lost their efficacy. The thing to do is check on their use-by date.
How did Osteoarthritis get its name?
It is a combination of 2 words and a suffix "osteo" meaning bone; "arthro" meaning joint and "itis" meaning inflammation.
Answer2: The word arthritis is taken from Greek words meaning inflamed joints and is associated with a group of well over 100 rheumatic diseases and conditions. (see 12/8/01 Awake on Jehovah's Witnesses official website Understanding Arthritis)
Why you Feeling Pain and Morning Stiffness in Joint When you Suffer from Osteoarthritis?
Osteoarthritis is more common in older people but young people are not free of suffering, showing few or no symptoms, for the simple act of walking or performing activities such as opening or closing a hand, writing, opening a door there are bumps or trauma.
What are the symptoms of osteoarthritis?
Symptoms of OA vary. Most individuals remain essentially free of symptoms until the cartilage ceases to function properly. After that they may include, Pain, Swelling, and stiffness in the affected joint or joints.
To diagnose arthritis your doctor will first assess your situation by checking the affected joints for outward signs of inflammation heat etc. then if he deems it necessary may order tests such as X-ray and blood tests joint fluid tests to exclude the possibility of other types of arthritis.
The management of this condition depends on the joints affected and the physique of the patient. And includes, Exercise, Education, Medication, Joint protection, and Healthy weight maintenance
What are the diseases can affect the endocrine system?
Diabetes and thyroid disease effects the endocrine system significantly. Each of these diseases have an effect on hormone levels, which is an indication of endocrine system issues.
Does ecoflex for joint pain really work?
It didn't work for my dad. And his and my physicians (different people) weren't surprised.
What causes most injuries to the skeletal system?
Most injuries to the skeletal system result from trauma. For instance, fractures and sprains are usually the result of accidents.
Can a diabetic person have osteoarthritis?
Yes. Any person can develop osteoarthritis, regardless of any other previous conditions.
Why is a disease like osteoarthritis not considered an infectious disease?
Osteoporosis is not considered an infectious disease because someone cannot catch it from a sufferer of osteoporosis.
