i'ts probably most likely cramp, i would see your local doctor immediatley- the cause could be over excercise or strain of the muscles.
Can you cleanyour teeth with bi carb soda?
Yes you can , im a soldier and i swear by it either on operations or on excersise
Am I at risk for rheumatoid arthritis?
Rheumatoid arthritis is not a hereditary condition. While it is not passed down parents, certain genes that make you more susceptible to rheumatoid arthritis are.
What does a rheumatoid fator of 36 mean?
High levels of rheumatoid factor (in general, above 20 IU/mL, 1:40, or over the 95th percentile; there is some variation among labs) occur in rheumatoid arthritis (present in 80%) and Sjögren's syndrome (present in 70%). The higher the level of RF the greater the probability of destructive articular disease.[citation needed] It is also found in Epstein-Barr virus or Parvovirus infection and in 5-10% of healthy persons, especially the elderly.
There is an association between rheumatoid factor and more persistently active synovitis, more joint damage and greater eventual disability.
Rheumatoid factor may also be elevated in: chronic hepatitis, primary biliary cirrhosis, any chronic viral infection, bacterial endocarditis, leukemia, dermatomyositis, infectious mononucleosis, systemic sclerosis, and systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE).
What are the drug interactions associated with taking ginger?
Ginger can interfere with the digestion of iron- and fat-soluble vitamins. The herb can inhibit warfarin, a blood thinner. Ginger can also interfere with absorption of tetracycline, digoxin, sulfa drugs, and phenothiazines.
What are the drug interactions associated with taking skullcap?
Not to be taken with antihistamines, barbiturates, benzodiazepines, sedatives, antihypertensives, mineral supplements. Consult a Chinese traditional practitioner when using Chinese skullcap. And more . . .
What is Sjogren-Larsson syndrome?
Sjogren-Larsson syndrome is an inherited condition resulting in thickened, dry, rough skin (ichthyosis), mental retardation , and stiff, rigid muscles (spasticity ).
What are the side effects associated with using black cohosh?
An overdose (over 900 mg/day) could cause dizziness, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, abdominal pain, headaches, joint pains, and lowered heart rate. Large dosages can cause poisoning symptoms.
What are the side effects associated with using blue cohosh?
Blue cohosh (caulosaponin) is potentially toxic. Side effects: chest pains, vomiting, headaches, convulsions, excessive thirst, general weakness. Overdose: convulsions, coordination loss, and heart failure.
What are the side effects associated with using bromelain?
Safe in moderate doses. Possibility of allergic reaction, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, menorrhagia.
What are the side effects associated with using goldenseal?
Goldenseal use can destroy organisms that are beneficial to the body, as well as those that are pathological. It should be used only for limited periods of time.
What are the side effects associated with using gotu kola?
Consult with a medical practitioner. Most common side effect is a rash, may also cause mild headaches or nausea. The asiaticoside element could be a mild skin carcinogen.
What are the side effects associated with using licorice?
Excessive use may raise blood pressure, cause water retention, headache, and potassium loss. Deglycyrrhizinated licorice extract for treatment of peptic ulcer eliminates side effects possible. And more . . .
What is the life span for people with rheumatoid arthritis?
Patients with RA have a shorter life span, averaging a decrease of three to seven years of life. Patients sometimes die when very severe disease, infection, and gastrointestinal bleeding occur.
Can I have rheumatoid arthritis if destructive erosive arthropathy did not show on an xray?
That depends on how long it has been active. but Yes you can have RA before it is able to be effectively diagnosed. After all you have to have the disease before it can destroy tissue, the problem is that the tissue destruction is one of the things required to make the diagnosis as there is no definitive test for RA.
Can you take NyQuil while taking arthrotec?
According to drug interaction checker that I use for this sort of thing there is no interaction between these two drugs. However, You did not stat exactly the form of either drug. If you want to check for yourself go to the related link below (Drugs interaction checker)
Yes it is to some degree and corrections can be made keeping this in mind depending on the type of anaemia. If you would like to read more information on this subject go to the related link below(CORRECTION OF E.S.R. IN ANAEMIA)
What is a 15 mm erythrocyte sedimentation rate?
It indicates that you have no problem with abnormal inflammation.
The erythrocyte sedimentation rate (ESR), is the rate at which red blood cells in un-coagulated blood fall to the bottom of a Westergren tube in a period of 1 hour. this is a common hematology test which is a non-specific measure of inflammation.
ESR (mm/hr)
ESR reference ranges from a large 1996 study with weaker confidence limits
Men at age 20 have a normal rate of 10, at age 55 it is 14, and at age 90 it is 19.
Women--------------------------------------15--------------------21-------------------------23
In newborns it is 0 to 2 mm/hr -
Neonatal to puberty it is 3 to 13 mm/hr but other labs place an uper limit of 20.
This info was scanned from Wikipedia and to get the whole article please go to the related link below (Erythrocyte sedimentation rate)
Would HGH help rheumatoid arthritis?
There seems to be a lot of hype about its efficacy however i have not seen anything about it in mainstream treatments.
What can be done when the cartilage is gone?
I had this happen in my right elbow elbow. so I had the joint cut out and a new metal one put in to replace it. We cant replace cartilage yet. but they are working on it.
Does eating almonds cause joint pain?
No, eating almonds is a good thing to do if you have problems with joint pain or arthritis.
If you have rheumatoid arthritis with compromised immune system is it ok to work in a hospital?
There is an interesting situation. If you are taking some of the drugs that are used in treating Inflammation Such as Prednisone, Methatrexate, plaquinil, etc you are more likely to catch communicable diseases and take longer to get over them. It would be reasonable to say that under those circumstances you are not only endangering your own health, but you would as a result of a slower recovery pose a danger to more of the patients as a result of your illness being carried by you for a longer time. Unless you made a point of stopping work the moment you became ill and not returning to work until you were clear from the illness.
If you have rhumetoid arthritis are you at risk for type 1 diabetes?
New research shows that people with diabetes are nearly twice as likely to have arthritis, indicating a diabetes arthritis connection. both are Autoimmune diseases and life style changes that need to be made for both of them also have a lot in common.