Arthritis Blog with Carol & Richard Eustice May 2007 Archive

Medication is a major part of the treatment plan for arthritis. Depending on the severity of your arthritis symptoms when you first consult with your doctor, one or more medications ... Read More

Treatment plans for arthritis usually combine several types of treatment and vary depending on the type of arthritis and the patient. An effective treatment plan for arthritis can help manage ... Read More

Riquent (abetimus sodium) is a potentially effective and well-tolerated treatment for lupus renal disease, according to three studies presented at the 8th International Congress on Systemic Lupus Erythematosus. According to ... Read More

Early arthritis symptoms can be vague and confusing, but they are important to recognize. Newly diagnosed patients quickly realize that early arthritis symptoms are just the first layer to ... Read More

Almost immediately following the initial diagnosis, an arthritis patient wishes they could foretell the future and know what effect the disease will have in 5, 10, or 20 years. Unfortunately, ... Read More

Gout is an intensely painful inflammatory form of arthritis. How coffee drinking relates to health has long been a topic of research. New findings, published in the June 2007 issue ... Read More

Gabapentin, brand name drugs include Neurontin and Gabarone, may be an effective treatment for symptoms associated with fibromyalgia. According to study results which appeared in the April 2007 issue ... Read More

An accurate diagnosis is required for proper treatment of arthritis. With over 100 forms of arthritis, early symptoms can overlap and diagnosis can prove difficult. If left undiagnosed and untreated, ... Read More

Lyme disease is an infectious disease caused by a tick-borne bacteria. People most at risk for developing Lyme disease are those who spend a lot of time in areas where ... Read More

Mobility scooters come in many styles and designs but the point is the same - to allow people with disabilities the ability to get around and maintain their independence. You ... Read More

Chronic pain affects a person's ability to work, sleep pattern, and ability to perform essential daily activities. Researchers at the University of Alberta have confirmed that chronic pain can ... Read More

Psoriatic arthritis and rheumatoid arthritis are both erosive, inflammatory types of arthritis with widespread symptoms. Signs and symptoms of psoriatic arthritis can mimic signs and symptoms of rheumatoid arthritis. There ... Read More

Joint swelling can be a primary symptom of arthritis. A small amount of fluid exists in normal joints. When a joint is affected by arthritis, inflammatory types of arthritis in ... Read More

Lyrica, generic drug name pregabalin, significantly improves pain in fibromyalgia patients, according to study results presented at the 59th annual meeting of the American Academy of Neurology and which appeared ... Read More

Medications are part of a daily routine for people living with arthritis. When away from home for a period of time or when traveling, it's important to manage arthritis ... Read More

Patients with shoulder arthritis who undergo shoulder arthroplasty, also known as shoulder replacement surgery, usually experience fewer complications, shorter hospital stays, and less cost than arthritis patients who have hip ... Read More

Acetaminophen is prescribed for many health problems, one of which is arthritis pain. Acetaminophen, the generic equivalent of Tylenol, is the most commonly prescribed and widely used analgesic pain reliever ... Read More

Psychological counseling, which focuses on teaching people who live with arthritis how to cope with pain, may result in less disability and better quality of life. Chronic pain and lost ... Read More

Fibromyalgia is a chronic and painful condition which affects about 10 million people in the United States alone. To increase public awareness of this often misunderstood condition, May 12th of ... Read More

Lyme disease is an infectious disease caused by the transmission of Borrelia burgdorferi (a bacterium classified as a spirochete) which live inside of infected ticks. Lyme disease is the ... Read More

May 10th is the fourth annual World Lupus Day. Lupus is an autoimmune disease in which the immune system produces antibodies which target the body's own healthy cells. It's conservatively ... Read More

Is it important for people with arthritis to take a daily multivitamin? If a diet is healthy most people do not need vitamins, but there are some exceptions. A ... Read More

As the population grows older, more people will develop arthritis and seek effective treatment. It has been projected that the increased need for practicing rheumatologists will result in a shortage ... Read More

Men, particularly those between the ages of 40 and 50, are more likely to develop gouty arthritis than women, who rarely develop the disorder before menopause. However, increasing incidences of ... Read More

The influence of gender on the severity of ankylosing spondylitis was analyzed from a large study of patients with the disease, known as the Prospective Study of Outcomes in Ankylosing ... Read More

Osteoarthritis can occur alone or together with another type of arthritis. Typically, the onset of osteoarthritis symptoms is gradual. Don't ignore early symptoms of osteoarthritis if they develop. Consult with ... Read More

A compound in green tea may offer therapeutic benefit to people with rheumatoid arthritis. According to a study reported April 30th, from the University of Michigan Health System, a green ... Read More