Arthritis Blog

A newly diagnosed arthritis patient faces many challenges, physically and emotionally. Many questions arise about living with arthritis that do not have immediate answers. The future seems ... Read More

Americans are 12 percent more likely to have arthritis than Canadians. Statistics pointing to a higher rate of arthritis, as well as other chronic diseases, were derived from the ... Read More

People with disabilities, such as chronic arthritis, live in a world designed primarily for the able-bodied. People with disabilities want to live life no differently than anyone else. They ... Read More

Alternative medicine for carpal tunnel syndrome has gained popularity among patients. Alternative medicine for carpal tunnel syndrome serves to complement, not replace, conventional treatment options. Some alternative treatments get little ... Read More

What is a gout risk factor? A risk factor increases your chances of developing gout but it is not certain that you will develop gout. A risk factor ... Read More

Rheumatoid arthritis patients do better when they have a doctor with good communication skills. That may seem like a no-brainer, but a new study in the June issue of ... Read More

Handicapped parking is a necessity for many people living with arthritis or other painful conditions which lead to disability. It is not uncommon for disabled people to wait longer ... Read More

Arthritis patients face problems which require them to make adaptations. Personality psychologists have contributed information on the relationship between basic personality disposition and forms of adaptation. It ... Read More

Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome, considered an arthritis-related condition, is a group of inheritable connective tissue diseases. Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome is a little known but potentially debilitating or even fatal condition. Underdiagnosed or ... Read More

Arthritis pain can be disabling and debilitating. Patients who suffer with chronic arthritis look for pain relief in any form. The most effective arthritis medications and treatments ... Read More

Osteoarthritis is also referred to as "wear-and-tear" arthritis and degenerative joint disease. Osteoarthritis is the most common form of arthritis, affecting about 20 million people in the United ... Read More

Arthritis patients, especially those who are younger and still active, will have a new surgical option other than traditional hip replacement to treat their painful hips damaged by arthritis. ... Read More

Rheumatoid arthritis patients being treated with either Humira (adalimumab) or Remicade (infliximab) have three times the risk of developing certain cancers and twice the risk of developing serious infections. ... Read More

Gout affects about 3.4 million men in the United States and is among the most painful forms of inflammatory arthritis. People who have suffered a gout attack must manage ... Read More

A class of commonly prescribed arthritis drugs known as NSAIDs (nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs), have been linked to an increased risk of developing erectile dysfunction in middle-aged and elderly men. ... Read More

Knees damaged by arthritis emit high frequency sound wave patterns which are different from normal knee movement, researchers believe. At the University of Central Lancashire, a research team is ... Read More

Alternative medicine for fibromyalgia has gained popularity among patients. Alternative medicine for fibromyalgia serves to complement, not replace, conventional treatment options. Some alternative treatments get little respect regarding their efficacy, ... Read More

Three rheumatoid arthritis clinical trials investigating Rituxan (rituximab) are taking place at more than 200 U.S. medical facilities. Researchers are currently enrolling patients in the rheumatoid arthritis clinical trials. ... Read More

May 10th is the third annual World Lupus Day. According to The Lupus Foundation of America (LFA), World Lupus Day focuses on: the need for improved physician diagnosis of ... Read More

Juvenile arthritis increases the risk of fractures, especially during adolescence. Juvenile arthritis, also referred to as juvenile rheumatoid arthritis or juvenile idiopathic arthritis, affects approximately 300,000 children in the ... Read More

Limbrel (flavocoxid) is a prescription medical food for the treatment of osteoarthritis. Some arthritis patients have been confused by the name and terminology associated with Limbrel. The brand ... Read More

Arthritis is costly and highly prevalent in the United States, according to the CDC (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention). Newly-reported results from the 2003 Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance ... Read More

Dyspepsia is a common side effect for many arthritis patients who take non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs). Nausea, gas, bloating, and belching are symptoms which are associated with dypepsia. Dyspepsia ... Read More

When is it the right time to have a joint replacement? It is a complicated question for people with arthritis, living with intractable joint pain. There are important ... Read More

Puricase (PEG-uricase), a drug being developed by Savient Pharmaceuticals for the treatment of refractory gout (gout which is resistant to treatment), has received written approval by the U.S Food and ... Read More

How are edema and lymphedema different? Are edema and lymphedema common problems associated with rheumatoid arthritis or other rheumatic diseases? Rheumatologist Scott J. Zashin M.D. explains "Patients with rheumatoid arthritis ... Read More

Rituxan (rituximab), a drug which targets B-cells and is thought to play a significant role in inflammation, was approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) two months ago ... Read More

May is National Arthritis Month - a month devoted to promoting awareness about arthritis. There are many myths and misconceptions about arthritis. Awareness campaigns serve to allay ... Read More