Arthritis patients searching for an effective mode of pain relief question whether it is better to use ice or heat on an affected joint. It has been suggested that ... Read More

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

Pain relief may be influenced by a patient's mindset or expectation that a treatment will work. According to Science Daily, the Human Pain Research Group at the University of Manchester ... Read More

The risk of developing rheumatoid arthritis was reduced in mice given a mixture of tap water and 10 percent alcohol daily (an amount not toxic to the mouse liver), according ... Read More

Over-the-counter products which contain acetaminophen, aspirin, or NSAIDs (nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs) need label changes to ensure their safe use and help consumers make more informed decisions, according to the U.S. ... Read More

Two lupus patients have died after being treated with Rituxan (rituximab). The FDA has issued a safety alert regarding Rituxan treatment and is working with Genentech to inform healthcare ... Read More

People who inappropriately and illegally use handicapped parking spots are a major source of frustration for people with disabilities. It happens more often than you probably imagine. Inconsiderate people who ... Read More

Many arthritis patients claim weather affects how they feel. Some people with arthritis believe that symptoms of arthritis (such as pain and stiffness) are influenced by changes in the weather. Is ... Read More

Medication errors have many causes, but usually have one thing in common. They could have been prevented. Be sure your doctor explains the instructions on all prescriptions your doctor writes ... Read More

Fibromyalgia, for years, has been cast aside by some doctors as not a real condition. Two researchers from the University of Michigan, Richard E. Harris, Ph.D. and Daniel J. Clauw, ... Read More

Massage therapy has been shown to help knee osteoarthritis. Traditional Swedish massage relieves pain and improves function though researchers admit they are not sure exactly how massage works to relieve ... Read More

When arthritis interferes with achievement of a goal or desire, the developing frustration results in a feeling of tension and hostility. That feeling is known as anger. There are ... Read More

Remicade (infliximab) has been shown to improve the signs and symptoms of ankylosing spondylitis and psoriatic arthritis. According to the American College of Rheumatology, ankylosing spondylitis affects 129 of every ... Read More

Rheumatoid arthritis is an inflammatory type of arthritis which can lead to joint pain, joint deformity, and disability. Rheumatoid arthritis is also classified as an autoimmune disease (immune cells ... Read More

Men who have osteoarthritis of the knee and smoke have greater cartilage loss and more severe pain than men who do not smoke, according to study results published online in ... Read More

Fatigue is a major problem associated with autoimmune diseases such as rheumatoid arthritis and lupus. According to CBS News, Australian researchers reviewed 11 studies on exercise and fatigue. The studies ... Read More

Arthritis is associated with pain and swelling of the joints. Arthritis is not a single disease. There are over 100 types of arthritis and related conditions. Men, women, children ... Read More