Arthritis

Ankylosing spondylitis is a spondyloarthropathy that resembles arthritis. Treatment is needed to avoid bamboo spine and other spinal deformities.

Dec 22, 2009 - Wendy Anne Makhdum Prosser

Juvenile idiopathic arthritis is the most common type of arthritis in childhood. With prompt diagnosis and treatment, affected children can lead full and active lives.

Dec 22, 2009 - Wendy Anne Makhdum Prosser

Both osteoarthritis, a degenerative joint disease, and rheumatoid arthritis, an autoimmune disease, cause joint pain and stiffness, but their causes and cures differ.

Dec 15, 2009 - Wendy Anne Makhdum Prosser

Elderly people with hip osteoarthritis suffer both physically and from the psychological effects of lost independence. Hip replacement surgery can help.

Sep 5, 2009 - Wendy Anne Makhdum Prosser

Meloxicam (Mobic) is a COX-2 selective, non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) that might be safer than ibuprofen (Advil) or naproxen (Aleve) for pain relief.

Jan 29, 2010 - Brian Downing

Osteoarthritis is a disease of the joints. Unlike rheumatoid arthritis, it does not affect other organs. The most common symptom is pain, ranging from mild to severe.

Jan 21, 2010 - George Conway

Chronic pain management tips for gout symptoms. Foods to avoid that causes gout. Areas of the body that commonly experience pain from gout, and the heart attack risk.

Jan 8, 2010 - Bernard P. Nelson

Medication is the mainstay of treatment for knee osteoarthritis but evidence suggests that exercise and Tai Chi may be important for reduction of pain and disability.

Jan 4, 2010 - John Richard Roberts

Gout is one of the 100 forms of arthritis that is most easily prevented, identified and treated.

Dec 6, 2009 - Robin Mayhall

Proper exercise, dietary choices, holistic mind-body practices, and individually tailored treatment options are all recommended for healthier joints and reduced pain.

Dec 1, 2009 - Julie Nierenberg

Statistics state that approximately 2.1 million Americans are affected by rheumatoid arthritis (RA) and it is more common in people who suffer other autoimmune diseases.

Nov 29, 2009 - Jim Lowrance

For the first time in decades, a new alternative in the treatment of gout is available. Uloric is a new drug for gout.

Nov 17, 2009 - Staci Eastin

Gout is now thought to both cause and be caused by other diseases. Treatment preferences have changed, too.

Nov 11, 2009 - James Cooper

Arthritis caused by an autoimmune disorder or wear and tear on the joints can cause severe pain. Here are several tips to ease symptoms and reduce damage to the joints.

Oct 31, 2009 - Noreen Kassem

How to use arthritis pain and stress reduction methods. A medical study about new arthritis treatments for rheumatoid arthritis symptoms.

Oct 20, 2009 - Bernard P. Nelson

Common myths, such as the mistaken belief that arthritis is only an "old person's disease," persist among patients and caregivers alike.

Sep 13, 2009 - Robin Mayhall

Hobbies like knitting keep fingers and minds nimble but may become difficult as pain from arthritis develops. Learn some tips to keep the needles clicking.

Sep 9, 2009 - Nicole Van Hoey

Although many people think of arthritis as an old person's disease, it can actually strike at any age.

Aug 30, 2009 - Robin Mayhall

Patients newly diagnosed with Rheumatoid Arthritis have to deal with more than just understanding their disease; it is also important to choose the correct doctor.

Aug 23, 2009 - Jenny Murr

The most common cause of knee arthritis is osteoarthritis, which is commonly thought of as the wear-and-tear arthritis. Pain relief is key to living with arthritis.

Jul 27, 2009 - Wendy Kelly

Osteoarthritis is a degenerative joint disease frequently seen in older adults.

Jul 25, 2009 - Anthony Lee

Often overlooked in the treatment of arthritis is the practice of yoga. This form of therapy can eliminate pain or help reduce it in conjunction with prescribed medicine.

Jul 13, 2009 - Susan Etchey

The FDA fast-track approved many COX-2 inhibitors for years before the death count and consumer group pressure caused one after another to be taken off the market.

Jun 16, 2009 - Marie Thomas

They may have comparable symptoms but these two types of arthritis have different causes, courses of progression and treatments.

Jun 14, 2009 - Noreen Kassem

With conversation, care and a little patience, it is possible for most people to return to an active sex life after joint replacement surgery.

Jun 5, 2009 - Robin Mayhall

COX-2 inhibitors were miracle arthritis drugs, until they were withdrawn for cardiac side effects. FDA fast-track approved them, killing and harming many who used them.

Jun 2, 2009 - Marie Thomas

Kyoto University medical study of a new drug combination to treat rheumatoid arthritis symptoms when conventional treatment is not effective for this autoimmune disease.

Jun 2, 2009 - Bernard P. Nelson

Acute gout is extremely painful. Fortunately the risk factors are well known and the pathology understood so that life-style adjustments and treatments are effective.

Jun 2, 2009 - John Richard Roberts

Adalimumab decreases the effects of TNF (tumor necrosis factor), which is developed in the body in times of inflammation, and bonds to the joint surface.

May 11, 2009 - Naheed Ali