Arthritis Blog with Carol & Richard Eustice April 2008 Archive

Periodontal disease affects people with rheumatoid arthritis twice as much as others without the condition. Periodontal disease essentially is an infection of tissues that support the teeth. Between the tooth ... Read More

Rheumatoid arthritis that affects the shoulder joint is associated with loss of cartilage, soft tissue degeneration, pain, and reduced range of motion. Researchers studied whether rotator cuff degeneration may also ... Read More

Various osteoarthritis treatments are recommended to patients with joint pain, joint stiffness, swelling, and other osteoarthritis symptoms. Patients are often confused by so many treatment options though -- and quite ... Read More

Opioid painkillers, which are often prescribed to treat chronic pain associated with arthritis and related conditions, can cause sexual dysfunction. Ironically, sexual problems often accompany chronic pain conditions - ... Read More

Lyrica reduced pain associated with fibromyalgia regardless of whether the patient had symptoms of anxiety or depression, according to study data presented at the annual meeting of the American Academy ... Read More

Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) has long been associated with work disability. Older studies have concluded that as many as 50% of people with RA for 10 years or more have been ... Read More

Medrol dosepak is a corticosteroid prescribed to control and quickly suppress inflammation associated with arthritis and other conditions. While Medrol, generic name methylprednisolone, can be prescribed at various daily doses ... Read More

When you talk to your doctor, what do you talk about? Prior to your first appointment with a rheumatologist, did you look up information about your arthritis symptoms? Did ... Read More

Just as its name indicates, the Arthritis Foundation Exercise Program is an exercise program developed by the Arthritis Foundation for arthritis patients. The program was first developed in 1987 and ... Read More

I've heard arthritis patients complain that since they started treatment with DMARDs (disease-modifying anti-rheumatic drugs) or injectable biologic drugs, they are frequently sick with colds, the flu, or infections. I've ... Read More

Foot ulcers are not uncommon in rheumatoid arthritis patients. About 1 in 10 patients reported having foot ulcers, according to a study reported in the February 15, 2008 issue of ... Read More

Carpal tunnel syndrome affects an estimated 2 million people in the United States. You may know someone who has the condition or you may suspect you have it yourself when ... Read More

Social Security Disability Income (SSDI) is awarded to people who can no longer perform substantial gainful activity. The Social Security Administration (SSA) defines disability as "people who cannot work because ... Read More