Arthritis September 2010 Archive

As an arthritis patient, I've had several doctors over the years -- internists, rheumatologists, surgeons. I have had better communication with some of them -- you know, some you ... Read More

People diagnosed with arthritis are thrust into a sedentary lifestyle because of pain and physical limitations. Simply put, they are limited in what they can do. But, they are advised ... Read More

Not everyone feels the same about getting a flu shot. Some wouldn't dare go without a flu shot each year -- taking every possible step to prevent the flu. Others ... Read More

One of the greatest misconceptions about arthritis is that it is only a disease of the elderly. Not true! Actually, about two-thirds of people with arthritis are under the age ... Read More

I don't claim to know everything about arthritis and rheumatic diseases. But I do feel I know a lot. In the past week, I have learned that a seizure can ... Read More

We take so much for granted. Mostly, the simple things. Some of those simple tasks are difficult for people with arthritis, physical limitations, and mobility problems. Just one example -- ... Read More

On September 14th, the FDA approved Krystexxa (pegloticase) for the treatment of painful gout in adults who do not respond to or who are unable to tolerate conventional treatment. Approximately ... Read More

Women who drank 4 or more cups of coffee a day cut their risk of developing gout by more than 50%, according to researchers from Boston University and Harvard Medical ... Read More

It's not uncommon for arthritis patients to have their doctor order an MRI (magnetic resonance imaging) from time to time. Sometimes GBCAs (gadolinium-based contrast agents) are used as part of ... Read More

A team of Israeli researchers evaluated 1.8 million patients and discovered fewer incidents of rheumatoid arthritis among those who took statins, medications typically prescribed to manage cholesterol. It has been ... Read More

People with arthritis often feel that getting a mobility scooter is a sign of a downward spiral, losing the battle, giving up the fight. Quite the contrary, it suggests you ... Read More

It's important to take pills on time and according to directions. People with arthritis often are prescribed more than one medication to control symptoms and disease progression such as anti-inflammatory ... Read More

When you're diagnosed with arthritis, you have to learn how to live and cope with chronic illness. You need to learn what to do and what not to do. Not ... Read More