Arthritis Blog

Anti-CCP, which stands for anti-cyclic citrullinated peptide antibody, is a new and exciting blood test to help doctors confirm a diagnosis of rheumatoid arthritis. It is a very useful test ... Read More

Boniva (ibandronate sodium) is used to treat or prevent osteoporosis in women after menopause. Boniva may increase bone mass by slowing loss of bone in most women who take it, ... Read More

Analgesics are a class of drugs used to relieve pain, often used by people with chronic conditions such as arthritis. There are basically two kinds of analgesics: non-narcotics and ... Read More

Prescription drug abuse has become a public health concern. Rarely do problems with addiction occur if medications are used as indicated and as directed. Doctors, pharmacists, and patients ... Read More

Centuries ago, all prescriptions were written in Latin. Currently, only one section of the prescription (the directions for taking the drug) uses Latin abbreviations. Unless you have a medical background, ... Read More

Fibromyalgia pressure points are specific places on the body (18 specific points at 9 bilateral locations) that are exceptionally sensitive to the touch in people with fibromyalgia upon examination ... Read More

Morning stiffness is a symptom which can help determine what type of arthritis you have. Do you have morning stiffness? How long does it last? Has the duration ... Read More

Few people with arthritis would be willing to stop taking a medication that works, especially when nothing else has. But what if joint pain and stiffness are inevitable if you ... Read More

How did Lyme disease get its name which many people misspell as Lime disease? Lyme disease is caused by the bacterium Borrelia burgdorferi which is transmitted by the bite ... Read More

Slips and falls can greatly threaten your health and independence. Slips and falls are major causes of serious injury and death. People with arthritis, osteoporosis, and mobility problems have greater ... Read More

Fibromyalgia is a condition characterized by body aches, pain, sleep problems, extreme fatigue, depression and anxiety, in combination with tenderness of specific areas (muscles and tender points) on the ... Read More

The term "steroids" is often misunderstood. Corticosteroids (a class of drugs used to treat arthritis and many other conditions) are often just called steroids. So what's in a name? Confusion ... Read More

It's a well-recognized fact that no two cases of rheumatoid arthritis are identical. The level of severity, the specific joints affected, treatments or medications which are found to be most ... Read More

Believe it or not, using the lubricant WD-40 for arthritis has become both an unproven and potentially harmful folk remedy for pain relief. Some people swear that the lubricant WD-40 ... Read More

What defines a true remission in rheumatoid arthritis patients? Can a doctor predict if a patient will go into a remission or how long a remission will last? Are there ... Read More

Prednisone is a potent medication which is used to treat many inflammatory conditions including rheumatoid arthritis. It is important to know the proper use of the drug and be aware ... Read More

Just as with anything, you have believers and non-believers. Eating gin-soaked raisins for arthritis is often touted by its faithful as a natural "cure" or an effective folk remedy ... Read More

Ankylosing spondylitis is one of the rheumatic diseases which belong to the group of conditions known as spondyloarthopathies. The onset of symptoms can be variable and the disease course ... Read More

Mayo Clinic epidemiologists have found that the systemic inflammation characterizing rheumatoid arthritis may be to blame for the increased risk of cardiovascular death in patients with the disease. Read ... Read More

Nearly all diseases have seen advancements in prevention, diagnosis, and treatment. Dr. Isadore Rosenfeld reviewed myriad medical journals and reports, and attended many conferences to find the latest, most pertinent ... Read More

Brittle bones, or osteoporosis, sounds like a consequence of old age. Believe it or not, building healthy bones in childhood is vital to preventing osteoporosis and fractures in the ... Read More

It can be a traumatic experience if a parent isn't prepared. Parents feel helpless if their child has persistent pain or unresolved health problems. It may seem to a child ... Read More

Cold therapy is helpful for reducing swelling and inflammation. Heat therapy helps relieve pain, including localized arthritis pain. Pain relief is important for people with arthritis. Products which are convenient ... Read More