Arthritis January 2005 Archive

Some aspects of arthritis cause very visible problems, easily recognized and understood by other people. Arthritis also can lead to situations which are nothing less than uncomfortable and awkward. Here's ... Read More

You're working at your desk, trying to ignore the tingling or numbness you've had for months in your hand and wrist. Suddenly, a sharp, piercing pain shoots through the wrist ... Read More

Pain serves as the signal that something is wrong in the body. There are many pain relieving techniques which can be tried. Do you know about the various ... Read More

Opening a door is an easy task for most people, but can be a difficult task for people with arthritis. There are arthritis aids designed to help grip and turn ... Read More

How do you know when it's time for knee replacement? How do you know if you're ready? How can you avoid complications? Total Knee Replacement & Rehabilitation - The Knee ... Read More

Canadian health officials are considering measures to restrict Canada's Internet pharmacy trade in the United States. The move would force 1.8 million Americans to get lower-priced medications elsewhere. What ... Read More

Many legitimate Web sites offer customers health products with the benefits of convenience, privacy, and sometimes, cheaper prices. The Internet has also created a marketplace for unapproved medical products, illegal ... Read More

U.S. Surgeon General Richard H. Carmona, M.D., M.P.H., has warned that by 2020, half of all Americans older than 50 will be at risk for fractures from osteoporosis and low ... Read More

Arthritis of the hip, knee, ankle, or spine can make walking very difficult. Back problems also interfere with mobility. Have you considered an electric scooter to compensate for mobility problems? ... Read More

The average lifetime cost of carpal tunnel syndrome, including medical bills and lost time from work, is estimated to be about $30,000 for each injured worker. It's a condition you ... Read More

Juvenile rheumatoid arthritis, cause, diagnosis, symptoms, and treatment. "Arthritis" refers to more than 100 rheumatic diseases that cause pain, swelling, and stiffness in the joints and other supporting structures of ... Read More

Rheumatoid lung disease causes, diagnosis, symptoms, and treatment. Rheumatoid lung disease is associated with rheumatoid arthritis. Of the 2.1 million Americans who have rheumatoid arthritis, nearly half may have some ... Read More

Photosensitivity causes, symptoms, treatment and risk factors. Photosensitivity is a skin reaction (i.e. rash) that occurs after exposure to ultraviolet (UV) radiation from the sun or an artificial light source. Photosensitivity ... Read More

Japanese scientists from the Institute of Physical and Chemical Research have reported a significant association between a key mutant gene and the risk of osteoarthritis. The mutant gene is ... Read More

There is an ongoing debate about whether the weather affects arthritis. Only people who have arthritis can tell us how they are affected or if they feel any change in ... Read More

It's a common misconception. Many people on Social Security Disability believe they can never work again. Actually, there are provisions under the Ticket To Work legislation that allow disabled ... Read More

A step-by-step look at knee pain caused by arthritis. Compare illustrations of a normal knee joint to an arthritic knee joint.

Raynaud's phenomenon is an arthritis-related condition which occurs when blood vessels constrict. The fingers and toes are most commonly affected by Raynaud's. It's possible for the nose, lips, and ... Read More

Exercise is essential for people with arthritis. There are gentle, range-of-motion exercises, strengthening exercises, and endurance exercises. Do you include exercise in your treatment plan to relieve arthritis? ... Read More

It happens to everyone for a variety of reasons. You end up with a medicine cabinet full of expired or unused medications, now considered a toxic form of household hazardous ... Read More

People who have gout are typically advised to treat with medications, make lifestyle changes, and restrict their diet. It is well known that a person with gout should avoid ... Read More