Tag Archives: Arthritis

Gender Difference In Severity Of Rheumatoid Arthritis

Posted on December 4, 2009 by Doc

Women appear to suffer more from rheumatoid arthritis (RA) than men. This is revealed in research published in BioMed Central’s open access journal Arthritis Research and Therapy. Continue reading →

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Appetite Hormone May Play a Role in the Development of Osteoarthritis

Posted on December 3, 2009 by Doc

New research suggests that the appetite-regulating hormone leptin may play a role in the long-recognized connection between obesity and osteoarthritis (OA). The most common form of arthritis, osteoarthritis is characterized by the breakdown and loss of cartilage and the formation of bony overgrowths in the joints. Continue reading →

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Severe And Chronic Pain In Multiple Areas Associated With Increased Risk Of Falls In Older Adults

Posted on December 1, 2009 by Doc

Older adults who reported chronic musculoskeletal pain in two or more locations, higher levels of severe pain, or pain that interfered with daily activities were more likely to experience a fall than adults who did not reports these types of pain, according to a study in the November 25 issue of JAMA. Continue reading →

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A Negative Verdict for Glucosamine and Chondroitin Supplements

Posted on September 30, 2009 by Doc

The most recent study on glucosamine and chondroitin supplements seriously challenges their effectiveness at providing relief from osteoarthritis pain. Continue reading →

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Approved Osteoarthritis Medicine – What You Don’t Know About Prescription Drugs Will Shock You!

Posted on June 18, 2009 by Doc

Although approved osteoarthritis medicines might provide relief from pain and other symptoms, but they also pose significant health hazards by way of adverse side effects. In many cases, they also can cause a lot of life threatening diseases. Find out the expert facts and natural treatments for osteoarthritis in this article. Continue reading →

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10 Essential Questions You Must Discuss With Your Doctor

Posted on June 17, 2009 by Doc

To eliminate unnecessary pain and suffering, it is essential that patients know what specific questions to discuss with their doctor. Discussing these 10 questions with your doctor has been shown to lead to reduce both Osteoarthritis pain and symptoms. Continue reading →

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7 Ways You Can Use Ayruvedic Medicine For Arthritis Natural Treatment

Posted on June 13, 2009 by Doc

If you suffer from arthritis, then this is a new view upon this chronic disease. Here you will find seven simple steps to help with arthritis. Ayruveda is an arthritis natural treatment – read on to find out more… Continue reading →

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Tai chi improves pain in arthritis sufferers

Posted on June 8, 2009 by Doc

The results of a new analysis have provided good evidence to suggest that Tai Chi is beneficial for arthritis. Specifically, it was shown to decrease pain with trends towards improving overall physical health, level of tension and satisfaction with health status. Continue reading →

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Celebrex: Providing Relief from Pain and Inflammation

Posted on April 4, 2009 by Doc

Celebrex is used in order to reduce pain, inflammation, and stiffness caused by osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis. It is also used to reduce the number of adenomatous colorectal polyps in familial adenomatous polyposis to treat acute pain, and pain associated with menstruation. Continue reading →

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Thimbles For Arthritic Hands

Posted on November 26, 2008 by Doc

This article describes thimbles designed especially for arthritis suffers. Helps to make your hand sewing and basting far less painful. Several different models are available so that you may choose the one most comfortable for you. Continue reading →

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