Arthritis Blog with Carol & Richard Eustice July 2005 Archive

A study of 60 fibromyalgia patients who randomly received gradually increasing doses of Mirapex (pramipexole), a commonly prescribed medication for Parkinson's disease, or placebo showed promising results. According ... Read More

Reducing exposure to ticks is your best defense against contracting Lyme disease. There are several approaches you can use to prevent and control Lyme disease. Learn how to protect yourself ... Read More

You may think the answer is obvious, but think again. A team of researchers from the University of Texas Health Sciences Center reported that obese and overweight patients with ... Read More

An ANA (antinuclear antibody) test can be performed on a patient's blood sample as part of the diagnostic process to detect certain autoimmune diseases. How is the test performed? ... Read More

The pain and discomfort associated with arthritis can have a secondary consequence - poor sleep. It is not uncommon for arthritis patients to have a sleeping pill among their ... Read More

Fibromyalgia trigger 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

A risk factor increases your likelihood of developing a disease or condition. Theoretically, the more risk factors you have the higher the risk of developing that condition. Do you have ... Read More

In response to reports of deaths in patients using the fentanyl patch for pain management, the FDA has issued a Public Health Advisory. The FDA is investigating whether the ... Read More

The Food and Drug Administration ordered the maker of Palladone (hydromorphone hydrochloride extended release capsules) to stop selling the narcotic drug, citing potentially fatal reactions when Palladone is taken together ... Read More

New study results reported in Arthritis & Rheumatism (July 2005 issue) suggest that treatment with the antibiotic doxycycline may slow the progression of osteoarthritis. Read more about the doxycycline ... Read More

Having to deal with a chronic disease in which there is no cure, like arthritis, can bring out many different emotions in patients - anger, fear, guilt and more. ... Read More

According to research funded in part by NIAMS, by using spouse-assisted coping skills training and exercise training, patients with osteoarthritis of the knees can improve physical fitness, coping with pain, ... Read More

Gout is one of the forms of arthritis most affected by diet. Test your knowledge and see if you know what foods to eat and what foods to avoid ... Read More

According to a study from the National Center on Addiction and Substance Abuse at Columbia University, over 15 million Americans admit to abusing prescription drugs. The number of abusers ... Read More

Arthritis affects the elderly, middle-age people, and young people -- their lives impacted in different ways. Young adults normally are focused on their career, socializing, dating, and relationships. Young ... Read More

A 13-member expert advisory panel in Canada has studied the risks of the COX-2 inhibitors and voted to recommend: Vioxx be allowed back on the market in Canada (by a 12-1 ... Read More

Skelaxin (metaxalone) is a muscle relaxer (muscle relaxant) indicated as an adjunct to rest, physical therapy, and other pain relief treatments prescribed for acute, painful musculoskeletal conditions. Learn more ... Read More

Exercise is an integral part of an arthritis treatment plan. Water therapy has become very popular with arthritis patients because the warmth of the water soothes their bones and joints. ... Read More

Citing its inability to receive a fair trial due to pre-trial publicity, Merck & Co. requested a 60 day postponement of the July 11th court date set for the first ... Read More

In rheumatoid arthritis patients, are all of the joints affected? What causes arthritis to start in the knee for one person and the hand for another. Also, are there two ... Read More

Tub and shower cleaning is tedious housework. Some might call it a drudge. For people with arthritis, the reaching and scrubbing required can push them beyond their physical limits. ... Read More

Research shows no evidence to date that rheumatoid arthritis therapy increases the risk of breast cancer, particularly the newest medications. The National Databank for Rheumatic Diseases (NDB) presented the research ... Read More