Arthritis September 2009 Archive

Gout is caused by uric acid crystals deposited in the body's tissues, which lead to recurrent attacks of joint inflammation. A gout attack causes sudden and intense joint pain. Most ... Read More

When it comes to health care reform, there's a lot to digest. Information, opinion, and even emotion enter into what you have to wade through to be well-informed on the ... Read More

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved Stelara (ustekinumab), a monoclonal antibody given by subcutaneous injection (under the skin), for the treatment of moderate to severe plaque psoriasis in ... Read More

Some arthritis patients try to conceal their disease -- especially early on. They conceal arthritis from their boss, coworkers, dates, friends, and even strangers. What is gained by concealing arthritis? ... Read More

NSAIDs (nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs) are a large group of drugs commonly used to treat arthritis because of their analgesic (pain-killing), anti-inflammatory, and antipyretic (fever-reducing) properties. There are actually three types ... Read More

While there are more than 100 different types of arthritis, two of them (rheumatoid arthritis and osteoarthritis) are considered common and capture most of the headlines, attention, and even research ... Read More

Women with arthritis in their upper extremities -- whether it be their shoulders, elbows, hands, wrists, or fingers -- often have difficulty putting on a bra. Putting on a bra ... Read More

Many products are marketed as being beneficial for arthritis and joint health. Some are dietary supplements while others are classified as functional foods or nutraceuticals. Unlike prescription medications, dietary supplements, and ... Read More

According to survey results released by The Arthritis Society, almost two-thirds of Canadians struggling with arthritis believe that physical activity poses the risk of aggravating their symptoms. That result was ... Read More

Arthritis patients, in an attempt to relieve pain and other symptoms, often take NSAIDs (nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs) and over-the-counter pain relievers like acetaminophen. Is it appropriate to take acetaminophen and ... Read More

Naproxen (naprosyn) is one of the nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) used to treat certain types of arthritis. Naproxen tablets were approved by the FDA in 1976. On January 11, 1994, ... Read More

Gout is considered one of the most painful types of arthritis. If not yourself, you likely know someone who has had a gout attack. The word attack suggests this is ... Read More

Work stress has previously been linked to heart disease. A Swedish study, published in Psychotherapy and Psychosomatics and reported on psychcentral.com, suggests work stress may also be associated with rheumatoid ... Read More