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- Arthritis Contagious - Is Arthritis Contagious…Created: 2009-11-24 @ 15:55:43 EST
Is arthritis contagious? People around you -- who may not be knowledgeable about arthritis -- will want to know if arthritis is contagious. Does it spread from person to person? … - Biologics - What Arthritis Patients Should Know About Biologics…Created: 2009-11-14 @ 04:19:47 EST
Biologics, also referred to as biologic response modifiers, are the newest class of drugs developed as a treatment for rheumatoid arthritis and certain other rheumatic diseases. Biologics include E… - Holiday Traditions - Arthritis Patients Share Holiday Traditions…Created: 2009-11-13 @ 05:19:01 EST
People cherish holiday traditions. From Grandma's cookie recipe to preparing a feast. From giving gifts to attending church services. The holiday season is packed with family, friends, parties, din… - Parenting Skills and Arthritis - Parenting Skills…Created: 2009-11-13 @ 04:18:59 EST Updated: 2009-11-14 @ 03:06:49 EST
Your parenting skills may be tested if you live with arthritis pain. Physical limitations can interfere with your energy level and ability to share activities with your kids. Has arthritis affected… - Severe Rheumatoid Arthritis - What You Need to Know About Severe Rhe…Created: 2009-11-11 @ 18:27:38 EST
A diagnosis of severe rheumatoid arthritis indicates that there is a high level of joint pain, stiffness, and swelling of the affected joints. Inflammatory markers such as CRP and sedrate may be e… - Systemic Disease in Arthritis Explained - Systemic Disease in Arthri…Created: 2009-11-04 @ 13:45:37 EST
Certain types of arthritis can be classified as systemic disease. Arthritis is typically thought to involve the joints, but there can be involvement in other areas of the body as well, making it a … - Medication Side Effects - Arthritis Medication Side Effects…Created: 2009-11-04 @ 12:19:39 EST
Arthritis medication side effects are a possibility. Be aware of arthritis medication side effects and call your doctor if a persistent or potentially serious problem develops… - Jingle Bell Run Walk for Arthritis - Jingle Bell Run…Created: 2009-11-03 @ 06:32:07 EST
The annual Jingle Bell Run/Walk for Arthritis, which takes place in cities across the United States throughout November and December, is upon us. Participants can choose from a 5K run or a 5K walk… - Grab Bars for Bathroom Safety - Grab BarsCreated: 2009-10-30 @ 05:57:15 EDT Updated: 2009-10-30 @ 06:04:05 EDT
Everyone should be careful when they get in and out of a shower or bathtub. People with arthritis are dealing with limited range of motion, pain, and weakness -- so safety is a concern. Grab bars c… - Cricoarytenoid Joint - What Is the Cricoarytenoid Joint…Created: 2009-10-16 @ 10:40:05 EDT Updated: 2009-10-16 @ 14:00:24 EDT
The cricoarytenoid joint is located near the windpipe. Inflammation of the cricoarytenoid joint can cause hoarseness and difficulty breathing… - Flu Shot - Getting a Flu ShotCreated: 2009-10-14 @ 17:23:53 EDT
Getting a flu shot each year is routine for many people. Others choose not to get the flu shot. Some fear getting sick from the flu shot itself or ending up with a sore arm. Others see no need and … - Cigarette Smoking and Rheumatoid ArthritisCreated: 2009-10-06 @ 15:53:09 EDT Updated: 2009-10-06 @ 16:11:33 EDT
Cigarette smoking may increase the risk of developing rheumatoid arthritis. Cigarette smoking may also affect the severity of rheumatoid arthritis once it does develop… - Gout Information - Summary of Gout Information…Created: 2009-09-29 @ 16:22:15 EDT
Accessing gout information will help you battle the disease, which is considered one of most painful types of arthritis. It's important to learn all that you can. Review our gout information and le… - Foot Warmers Arthritis Patients Can Use - Foot Warmers…Created: 2009-09-26 @ 07:03:18 EDT
Foot warmers can help relieve pain and stiffness associated with arthritis. Foot warmers come in various designs but the goal is the same -- to warm your feet!… - Memory Foam Products - Memory FoamCreated: 2009-09-24 @ 06:53:29 EDT Updated: 2009-09-24 @ 06:55:51 EDT
Memory foam is made of polyurethane and added chemicals that increase its viscosity and density. Memory foam is firmer when cooler. High density memory foam reacts to body heat -- molding to a warm… - Rheumatoid Arthritis and Osteoarthritis - Differentiating Rheumatoid…Created: 2009-09-17 @ 13:45:40 EDT
Rheumatoid arthritis and osteoarthritis are the most common types of arthritis. While about 2.1 million people have rheumatoid arthritis, nearly 10 times as many have osteoarthritis. Learn how to d… - Exercise and Regular Physical Activity - Does Exercise and Regular P…Created: 2009-09-11 @ 03:52:33 EDT Updated: 2009-09-11 @ 16:14:00 EDT
Almost two-thirds of Canadians struggling with arthritis believe that exercise and physical activity pose the risk of aggravating their symptoms. Is this just a misperception -- contrary to reports… - Gout Attack Explained - Gout AttackCreated: 2009-09-09 @ 13:07:47 EDT
A gout attack causes sudden and intense joint pain. Most often, a gout attack affects a single joint but it is possible for a few joints to be involved. Learn what to expect during a gout attack… - Embarrassing - Is Having Arthritis Embarrassing…Created: 2009-09-01 @ 21:04:32 EDT
Do you think it's embarrassing to have arthritis? Is it embarrassing to walk with a cane, need a handicapped parking placard, get up slowly in a restaurant, walk with a limp, fumble change at a cas… - Velcro Shoes - Men's Velcro ShoesCreated: 2009-08-29 @ 20:46:36 EDT
Velcro shoes are easy to manage. Velcro shoes are no longer unsightly -- several shoemakers make velcro shoes that look casual and sporty… - Chondroitin - What You Need to Know About ChondroitinCreated: 2009-08-20 @ 13:19:53 EDT
Chondroitin is a component of human connective tissues that are found in cartilage and bone. A form of chondroitin, known as chondroitin sulfate, is used as a dietary supplement for osteoarthritis… - Stop Medication - When to Stop MedicationCreated: 2009-08-20 @ 05:37:17 EDT
For various reasons, arthritis patients sometimes become frustrated and want to stop medication. They may want to stop -- either one pill or many pills -- but they should not stop medication witho… - Bad Doctor - Dealing With a Bad DoctorCreated: 2009-08-16 @ 23:40:20 EDT
You may have encountered a bad doctor at some point. What is a bad doctor to you? One who doesn't listen? One who gives poor advice? One who is hard to reach? Or, one who made a big mistake? Share … - H1N1 Virus Concerns - H1N1 VirusCreated: 2009-08-11 @ 20:48:47 EDT
As the H1N1 virus continues to cause illness, hospitalizations, and death, people are worrying about what lies ahead. Arthritis patients who take immunosuppressant drugs have an extra level of conc… - Fish Oil - What You Need to Know About Fish OilCreated: 2009-08-04 @ 14:47:42 EDT Updated: 2009-08-04 @ 15:04:53 EDT
Fish oil, used as a dietary supplement, is derived from cold-water fish such as mackerel, salmon, tuna, herring, halibut, and cod. Fish oil is said to have health benefits because of its anti-infla… - Reading Aids Can Help People With Arthritis - Reading AidsCreated: 2009-07-31 @ 04:43:03 EDT
It can hurt to read, believe it or not. Arthritis pain can make it difficult to hold a book, turn pages, and position yourself comfortably. There are reader aids which can help. Check out some of t… - Prayer Is Alternative Treatment for Arthritis - PrayerCreated: 2009-07-28 @ 12:50:05 EDT Updated: 2009-07-28 @ 14:41:38 EDT
Prayer is among the alternative treatment options for arthritis. Typically, you think of herbs and supplements, acupuncture, massage and other common alternative treatments. Prayer is a very popula… - Can Openers - Arthritis-Friendly Can OpenersCreated: 2009-07-28 @ 05:07:07 EDT Updated: 2009-07-28 @ 05:19:12 EDT
An easy-to-use can opener is valuable to an arthritis patient. With hand pain, hand deformity, or weak grip strength, opening cans is a much more difficult task than it should be. A good can opener… - Ibuprofen - What You Need to Know About IbuprofenCreated: 2009-07-22 @ 10:03:41 EDT
Ibuprofen is classified as a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID). Ibuprofen is a popular arthritis medication but patients must be aware of potential side effects associated with the drug… - Cortisone Injections - Are Cortisone Injections PainfulCreated: 2009-07-15 @ 10:39:30 EDT
Some patients say cortisone injections are painful. Most doctors say they shouldn't be. What should you really expect when getting cortisone injections? … - Have You Gained Weight With Prednisone? How Did You Deal With It?Created: 2009-07-14 @ 03:46:27 EDT Updated: 2009-07-15 @ 02:42:11 EDT
It's a common side effect of prednisone use -- weight gain. Did you gain weight while taking prednisone?… - Orencia (abatacept) for Rheumatoid Arthritis - Orencia…Updated: 2009-11-19 @ 02:44:51 EST
Orencia (abatacept) is the first T-cell co-stimulation modulator approved for the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis. Orencia is a biologic drug… - Fear Side Effects of Biologics - Side Effects of Biologics…Updated: 2009-11-18 @ 17:01:57 EST
Arthritis patients sometimes fear potential side effects of biologics. Should patients avoid those drugs because they fear side effects of biologics?… - The Impact of Chronic Arthritis on FamilyUpdated: 2009-11-13 @ 04:25:00 EST
Chronic arthritis affects the person with the disease and their family… - Rheumatoid Arthritis - 10 Things You Should Know About Rheumatoid Ar…Updated: 2009-11-11 @ 20:56:24 EST
Rheumatoid arthritis is an autoimmune inflammatory type of arthritis. Rheumatoid arthritis affects 1.3 million Americans and three times as many women as men. There are important facts you should … - Exercise - 6 Reasons to ExerciseUpdated: 2009-11-11 @ 20:46:03 EST
Exercise is important for overall better health. Arthritis patients sometimes resist exercise, fearing it will make their condition worse. But exercise really should be part of an arthritis patient… - Vioxx Recall - Arthritis Drug Vioxx Recalled By Merck…Updated: 2009-11-11 @ 20:42:36 EST
Arthritis drug Vioxx has been recalled by Merck worldwide… - Pharmacy Errors - How to Spot Pharmacy Errors…Updated: 2009-11-11 @ 18:23:28 EST
Pharmacy errors can have serious consequences. A watchful eye can help spot pharmacy errors… - Must Reads: Essential Articles and Resources about ArthritisUpdated: 2009-10-27 @ 20:29:53 EDT
- Morning Stiffness - Significance of Morning Stiffness …Updated: 2009-10-25 @ 06:12:06 EDT
Morning stiffness is a symptom which can help determine what type of arthritis you have. The duration of morning stiffness offers clues to your diagnostician… - Flu Vaccine - Protection With Flu VaccineUpdated: 2009-10-14 @ 17:38:36 EDT
Flu vaccines can protect against potentially severe or even fatal consequences of getting the flu. It is recommended that people in the United States, especially high risk individuals, get the flu… - Flu and Immunosuppressive Drugs - Flu Updated: 2009-10-14 @ 17:36:05 EDT
How can people who take immunosuppressive drugs for rheumatic disease avoid colds, flu, and infection? … - Flu Shot - Should People With Rheumatoid Arthritis or Other Rheumati…Updated: 2009-10-14 @ 17:29:34 EDT
A flu shot is important for people with chronic illness, such as rheumatoid arthritis and other rheumatic diseases. Ask your doctor if a flu shot is appropriate for you… - Inflammation is the Battle Within - Inflammation…Updated: 2009-10-04 @ 22:25:13 EDT
Inflammation is a natural defense of the body to protect against foreign substances or injury. Inflammation, though, can cause problems in certain diseases… - Acetaminophen and NSAIDs Taken Together - Acetaminophen and NSAIDs …Updated: 2009-10-04 @ 00:10:16 EDT
Arthritis patients, in an attempt to relieve pain and other symptoms, often take NSAIDs and over-the-counter pain relievers like acetaminophen. Is it appropriate to take NSAIDs and acetaminophen to… - Living and Coping With ArthritisUpdated: 2009-09-20 @ 05:43:22 EDT
Arthritis can impose physical limitations which affect daily living activities. Coping strategies and a positive approach to living with chronic arthritis are essential. Learn how to cope and live … - Arthritis TreatmentsUpdated: 2009-09-20 @ 05:19:49 EDT
An effective arthritis treatment regimen can help manage the disease. There are many treatment options which you should know about. Over time, you may try several different treatments and change yo… - Arthritis Symptoms / Arthritis DiagnosisUpdated: 2009-09-20 @ 05:11:36 EDT
Recognizing early arthritis symptoms and getting an accurate diagnosis are important for preventing joint damage and managing arthritis symptoms. There are over 100 different types of arthritis and… - NSAIDs - The Facts of NSAIDsUpdated: 2009-09-17 @ 15:43:05 EDT
NSAIDs combat arthritis by interfering with the inflammatory process. NSAIDs are among the most commonly prescribed arthritis drugs… - Lyme Disease - Protect Against Lyme DiseaseUpdated: 2009-09-05 @ 01:22:43 EDT
Reducing exposure to ticks is the best defense against Lyme disease. There are several approaches you can use to prevent and control Lyme disease… - Fibromyalgia Symptoms - Recognize the Signs and Symptoms of Fibromya…Updated: 2009-09-05 @ 01:01:28 EDT
Fibromyalgia symptoms include widespread pain and tenderness in muscles, ligaments, and tendons. Fibromyalgia symptoms can overlap with autoimmune diseases and other musculoskeletal conditions maki… - Gout Risk Factors - Understanding Gout Risk Factors…Updated: 2009-09-05 @ 00:41:08 EDT
It's important to know about gout risk factors because some are modifiable. Learn more about gout risk factors… - Weight Loss - Sound Weight Loss AdviceUpdated: 2009-09-03 @ 04:38:07 EDT
Many people with arthritis have a hard time with weight loss. Dr. Zashin offers sound advice about weight loss… - Flip-flops Can Alter Your Gait - Flip-flopsUpdated: 2009-08-25 @ 20:06:14 EDT
Flip-flops are a part of the summer scene. While they may be stylish and initially comfortable, flip-flops may actually cause health problems for your feet, ankles, knees, hips, and back. How could… - New Medication - Stick With New MedicationUpdated: 2009-08-22 @ 01:45:10 EDT
New medication can take time to become fully effective. It's not always obvious whether you have given a new medication a fair chance. Should you stick with a new medication or switch?… - Drug Assistance Programs - Available Drug Assistance ProgramsUpdated: 2009-08-20 @ 05:34:35 EDT
Prescription drugs are sometimes inaccessible to the people who need them. Drug assistance programs can help. Look for a source with information on drug assistance programs… - Mobility Aids - Before You Buy Mobility AidsUpdated: 2009-08-19 @ 02:52:35 EDT
There are many mobility aids available. It's important to know how to pick the right cane, walker, wheelchair or other mobility aid that can help give you the stability you need. Here's what you sh… - Stair Lifts - Top Stair LiftsUpdated: 2009-08-19 @ 02:22:27 EDT
Stair lifts are designed to help people who cannot climb stairs… - TNF Blockers - Test Your KnowledgeUpdated: 2009-08-14 @ 14:36:49 EDT
The new class of drugs known as Biologic Response Modifiers includes TNF blockers Enbrel, Remicade, Humira, Simponi, and Cimzia…