Arthritis May 2005 Archive

People who suspect they are experiencing arthritis symptoms often want the "cure" or a quick fix to stop the pain. Is there a quick arthritis cure? If someone is experiencing ... Read More

Two of the 100 types of arthritis are rheumatoid arthritis and lupus. There are specific symptoms, distinguishing characteristics, as well as overlapping symptoms associated with rheumatoid arthritis and lupus. Do you know the ... Read More

Hand damage and deformity caused by arthritis can include nodules, swelling, stiffness, ulnar drift, contractures, and other problems. View The Arthritis Hand Photo Gallery Hand Pain / Hand Problems Finger Pain / ... Read More

Patient education is an important aspect of managing chronic illness. Patients are often encouraged to learn all they can about their disease, to become informed, and take a positive approach ... Read More

An interesting study from the University of Florida suggests that a common cough remedy (dextromethorphan) may temporarily reduce the intensity of fibromyalgia "wind-up". The phenomenon known as "wind-up" is ... Read More

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved Remicade (infliximab) to reduce the signs and symptoms of active arthritis in patients with psoriatic arthritis. Read the press release for ... Read More

Is joint replacement the answer to better quality of life for people with badly damaged joints from arthritis? Are people discussing surgical options with their physicians? DePuy, Inc. released ... Read More

Two of the most common types of arthritis are osteoarthritis (OA) and rheumatoid arthritis (RA). There are specific symptoms and distinguishing characteristics which determine the diagnosis and course of treatment. ... Read More

What are the key factors which lead to osteoporosis? It is sometimes called a silent disease - how can people be aware of the clinical symptoms before fracture occurs? What ... Read More

The 2005 National Health Observances calendar designates May as National Arthritis Month, Lyme Disease Awareness Month, and National Osteoporosis Awareness and Prevention Month. Take our quizzes related to these ... Read More

Famed explorer Christopher Columbus likely suffered from reactive arthritis, according to Dr. Frank C. Arnett, rheumatologist at University of Texas Medical School at Houston. At an annual conference where ... Read More

Requip (ropinirole) drug information, dosage, side effects, drug interactions, and warnings. Requip, generic drug name ropinirole, is a dopamine agonist. Requip is approved to treat signs and symptoms of Parkinson's ... Read More

What are the consequences of not following joint protection techniques? More pain, joint damage, disability? Is pain the signal that you are overdoing, and that you need to stop? ... Read More

Mucinex (Humibid, Robitussin) guaifenesin drug information, dosage, side effects, drug interactions, and warnings. Guaifenesin is an expectorant and mucus thinner used to help the symptoms of cough. Guaifenesin is the ... Read More