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Delays in Lupus Care Seen Among Minorities, Less Educated 0

Having Rheumatoid Arthritis May Increase Heart Risk 0

Health Tip: Keep Psoriatic Arthritis Fatigue in Check 0

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Less Than Half of Older Hip Fracture Patients Fully Recover: Study 0

Number of Americans With Severe Joint Pain Keeps Rising 0

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15 Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) Symptoms and Signs While early symptoms of rheumatoid arthritis can actually be mimicked by other diseases, the symptoms are very characteristic of rheumatoid disease. Rheumatoid arthritis symptoms and signs ...

tramadol (Ultram, Ultram ER, Conzip)0

home / arthritis center / arthritis a-z list / tramadol index / tramadol (ultram, ultram er, conzip) drug monograph Pharmacy Author: Omudhome Ogbru, PharmD Omudhome Ogbru, PharmDDr. Ogbru received his ...

Amjevita OK'd to Treat Inflammatory Diseases 0

MONDAY, Sept. 26, 2016 (HealthDay News) -- Amjevita (adalimumab-atto) -- a biosimilar drug similar to the popular anti-inflammatory drug Humira -- has been approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. Amjevita has been approved for ...

Quackery of Arthritis 0

Like many people with chronic ailments, sufferers of chronic arthritis are potentially vulnerable to proponents of heavily marketed "cure-all" treatments. These "quick fix" treatments are promoted as having great benefits, but in reality have ...

Essential Mixed Cryoglobulinemia 0

What is cryoglobulinemia? Readers Comments 3 Share Your Story Cryoglobulinemia is a medical condition that is caused by proteins called cryoglobulins, which are present in the blood. Cryoglobulins are abnormal proteins that by definition ...

Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis (Juvenile Rheumatoid Arthritis)0

15 Early Symptoms and Signs of RA While early RA symptoms can be mimicked by other diseases, the symptoms and signs are very characteristic of rheumatoid disease. The 15 early rheumatoid arthritis symptoms and signs discussed in this article ...

Reclast (zoledronic acid)0

home / arthritis center / arthritis a-z list / zoledronic acid index / reclast (zoledronic acid) drug monograph Pharmacy Author: Omudhome Ogbru, PharmD Omudhome Ogbru, PharmDDr. Ogbru received his ...

Hydroxyapatite Crystal Disease 0

Hydroxyapatite is the major component, and an essential ingredient, of normal bone and teeth. It is hydroxyapatite that makes up bone mineral and the matrix of teeth. What are hydroxyapatite crystals? Hydroxyapatite molecules can ...

Pseudoxanthoma Elasticum 0

Pseudoxanthoma elasticum facts Pseudoxanthoma elasticum (PXE) is a rare disorder involving degeneration of the elastic fibers. PXE is inherited from the parents. PXE typically causes yellow-white small raised areas in the skin folds (flexure ...

Health Tip: Osteoporosis Affects Men, Too 0

(HealthDay News) -- Osteoporosis, when bones thin and lead to greater risk of fracture, may be more common in women. But men also are affected. The American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons says men should understand these risk ...

Sedimentation Rate 0

A sedimentation rate is common blood test that is used to detect and monitor inflammation in the body. The sedimentation rate is also called the erythrocyte sedimentation rate because it is a measure of the red blood cells (erythrocytes) sedimenting ...

Health Tip: Traveling With Arthritis 0

(HealthDay News) -- Arthritis doesn't have to ruin your vacation. Here are relief suggestions from the Arthritis Foundation: Book a plane seat with extra room to stretch. Fly in the middle of the week when it's less busy. Ask for a hotel ...

Costochondritis and Tietze's Syndrome 0

The main symptom of costochondritis is chest wall pain that varies in intensity. The pain may be perceived as pressure, sharp, or aching pain. Movement, exertion, and breathing deeply tend to aggravate symptoms as the cartilage between the ribs ...

Septic Arthritis 0

Joint aspiration can also be helpful in relieving joint swelling and pain. Removal of joint fluid that is inflamed can also remove the white blood cells within that are sources of enzymes that can be destructive to the joint. Occasionally, cortisone ...

Knee Injury 0

Common joint injuries for which arthroscopy is considered include cartilage tears (meniscus tears), ligament strains and tears, and cartilage deterioration underneath the kneecap (patella). Arthroscopy is commonly used in the evaluation of knees and ...

Fungal Arthritis 0

Swollen joints refers to the enlargement of the joints, usually as a result of an inflammatory process or injury to the joint or to surrounding structures. Joint swelling may be accompanied by other symptoms, including stiffness, pain, redness, ...

Granulomatosis with Polyangiitis (GPA or Wegener's Granulomatosis)0

Joint Pain Symptoms and Signs Joint pain is also referred to as arthralgia. Pain is a feature symptom of joint inflammation with diseases and conditions such as rheumatoid arthritis and osteoarthritis. Joint pain also may be caused by an injury ...

New Version of RA Drug Enbrel: FAQ 0

By Jennifer Clopton Reviewed by Michael W. Smith, MD Sept. 1, 2016 -- The FDA cleared the way for what is hoped may be a more affordable version of the popular arthritis drug Enbrel. Tuesday the agency approved Erelzi ...

Behcet's Syndrome 0

BehÃ§et's syndrome facts BehÃ§et's syndrome is associated with inflammation of various areas of the body. Symptoms of BehÃ§et's syndrome depend on the body areas affected including: Arteries that supply blood to the body's tissues Veins that take ...

Knee Surgery Rarer, but Problems More Likely, for Minority Patients 0

THURSDAY, Aug. 18, 2016 (HealthDay News) -- Minority patients in the United States are less likely to get knee replacement surgery, but more likely to have complications when they do, a new study finds. Knee replacement can be used to treat ...

Felty's Syndrome 0

Felty's syndrome facts Felty's syndrome is a complication of long-standing rheumatoid arthritis. Patients with Felty's syndrome can have more infections than the average person and can develop leg ulcers. The cause of Felty's syndrome is not ...

Is Lupus Contagious?0

The goal of treatment is to relieve symptoms and protect organs by decreasing inflammation and/or the level of autoimmune activity in the body. The precise treatment is decided on an individual basis. Many people with mild symptoms may need no ...

Will 'Unloading' Shoes Help Your Arthritic Knees?0

FRIDAY, Aug. 12, 2016 (HealthDay News) -- For reducing pain from arthritic knees, "unloading" shoes don't offer a leg up over conventional walking shoes, new research indicates. With their modified midsoles, unloading shoes aim to reduce the ...

Blood Pressure-Lowering Diet May Help Treat Gout 0

MONDAY, Aug. 15, 2016 (HealthDay News) -- A diet that helps people reduce high blood pressure may also offer a non-drug treatment for gout -- a type of inflammatory arthritis, a new study suggests. The clinical trial included more than 400 ...

Vasculitis 0

Numbness of the fingers typically is a result of conditions that affect the nerves and/or blood vessels that supply the hand. Numbness of the fingers is often associated with tingling. Vasculitis facts Vasculitis is the ...

Arthroscopy 0

Torn ACL (Anterior Cruciate Ligament) of the Knee Recovery after arthroscopic surgery Do people appreciate how amazing it is that Philip Rivers (quarterback for the San Diego Chargers) played on Sun., Jan. 20, 2008, just six days after having ...

Trigger Finger (Stenosing Tenosynovitis)0

Cortisone injections can be used to treat the inflammation of small areas of the body (local injections), or they can be used to treat inflammation that is widespread throughout the body (systemic injections). Examples of conditions for which local ...

Health Tip: Use Cold Therapy to Ease Arthritis 0

(HealthDay News) -- If you're struggling with arthritis, cold therapy can help ease swelling and pain. Here's how to apply cold therapy, courtesy of the Arthritis Foundation: Use an ice pack, a plastic bag filled with ice or even a bag of ...

DeQuervain's Tenosynovitis 0

Mixed Connective Tissue Disease (MCTD)0

MCTD vs. UCTD (Mixed Connective Tissue Disease vs. Undifferentiated Connective Tissue Disease) Mixed connective tissue disease (MCTD), which was first described in 1972, is "classically" considered as an "overlap," or mix, of three specific ...

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Lupus (Systemic Lupus Erythematosus or SLE)0

Lupus Symptoms and Signs Symptoms of systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE, often referred to as simply lupus) can be quite different, because there are different types of lupus, and not all affected people show the same symptoms. General ...

Plant Thorn Synovitis 0

In a reasonable attempt to better the lives of my daughter, Cara, and son-in-law, Jim, as well as enjoy their company during a concentrated effort, I assisted them in landscaping one fine weekend day. Jim was industriously off at the store ...

allopurinol 0

PRESCRIPTION: Yes GENERIC AVAILABLE: Yes USES: Allopurinol is used for preventing and/or treating acute attacks of gout, erosive destructive gouty joint disease, uric acid deposits in tissues (tophi), gouty kidney disease, and uric acid ...

prednisone (Prednisone Intensol, Rayos)0

PRESCRIPTION: Yes GENERIC AVAILABLE: Yes USES: Prednisone is used in the management of inflammatory conditions or diseases in which the immune system plays an important role. Since prednisone is used in so many conditions, only ...

Ankylosing Spondylitis 0

There are many causes of pain in the back. Symptoms in the low back can be a result of problems in the bony lumbar spine, discs between the vertebrae, ligaments around the spine and discs, spinal cord and nerves, muscles of the low back, internal ...

Health Tip: Ease Arthritis Pain With Warm Water 0

(HealthDay News) -- When joints are stiff and sore, warm water can be just what the doctor ordered. Here's how to reap the benefits of warm water, courtesy of the Arthritis Foundation: Make the water between 92 degrees and 100 degrees ...

Health Tip: Is Arthritis Affecting Your Hip?0

(HealthDay News) -- Slowing down with occasional aches and pains in your hip may be a common sign of aging. But other symptoms may indicate hip arthritis. The American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons says warning signs of hip arthritis ...

New Treatments Helping Kids With Juvenile Arthritis 0

WEDNESDAY, July 20, 2016 (HealthDay News) -- New treatments for juvenile arthritis offer hope to children with the chronic autoimmune condition, doctors say. Scientists are still working to understand what causes juvenile arthritis and how to ...

Cartilage Grown in Lab Might One Day Help Younger Arthritis Sufferers 0

TUESDAY, July 19, 2016 (HealthDay News) -- Scientists report progress toward developing lab-grown cartilage that could postpone or possibly eliminate the need for hip replacement surgery in younger arthritis patients. The cartilage hasn't been ...

Spondylolisthesis 0

Spondylolisthesis Symptom Low back pain There are many causes of pain in the back. Symptoms in the low back can be a result of problems in the bony lumbar spine, discs between the vertebrae, ligaments around the spine and discs, spinal cord ...

Rheumatoid Arthritis vs. Osteoarthritis 0

While both rheumatoid arthritis and osteoarthritis can lead to significant joint destruction and functional disability, there are many basic differences between these two forms of arthritis. Rheumatoid arthritis Rheumatoid arthritis is a ...

Osteoarthritis (OA)0

Early Symptoms of Osteoarthritis Symptoms of osteoarthritis vary greatly from patient to patient and they depend on the severity of cartilage loss and the joint(s) affected. Many people with osteoarthritis have no symptoms or minimal symptoms ...

15 Early Symptoms and Signs of Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)0

What is the treatment for rheumatoid arthritis (RA)? There is no known cure for rheumatoid arthritis. To date, the goal of treatment in rheumatoid arthritis is to reduce joint inflammation and pain, maximize joint function, and prevent ...

Researchers: Retract Study That Claimed Nitroglycerin Might Boost Bone Density 0

TUESDAY, Dec. 29, 2015 (HealthDay News) -- Some authors of a published study that claimed the heart medicine nitroglycerin might boost bone density in older women have asked that the study be retracted, saying the lead researcher falsified data in the ...

Zurampic Approved for Gout 0

WEDNESDAY, Dec. 23, 2015 (HealthDay News) -- Zurampic (lesinurad) has been approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration to control blood levels of uric acid associated with gout. Gout, a form of arthritis, commonly emerges as pain, redness ...

New Drug for Severe Form of Arthritis Shows Promise in Trial 0

WEDNESDAY, Dec. 23, 2015 (HealthDay News) -- A drug recently approved for the skin condition psoriasis may also help people with a debilitating form of arthritis that attacks the spine, a new clinical trial finds. The condition, called ...

Serious Illness Affects Bone Health 0

FRIDAY, Dec. 11, 2015 (HealthDay News) -- A critical illness can lead to bone loss, a new study finds. The research included 66 seniors who spent at least 24 hours on a breathing machine in an intensive care unit (ICU). One year after their ICU ...

X-Rays May Miss Hip Arthritis, Study Finds 0

THURSDAY, Dec. 10, 2015 (HealthDay News) -- X-rays don't detect hip arthritis in many patients, resulting in delayed diagnosis and treatment, researchers report. The researchers looked at information from almost 4,500 Americans taking part in ...

Health Tip: Using a Knee Brace 0

(HealthDay News) -- A knee brace offers support and stability for an injured or weak knee. But it must be worn properly. The American Academy of Family Physicians offers these guidelines: Your doctor may suggest wearing a knee brace during ...

MRI Can Spot Early Signs of Knee Arthritis: Study 0

WEDNESDAY, Dec. 2, 2015 (HealthDay News) -- MRIs can spot the warning signs of knee osteoarthritis in people who have normal X-rays, researchers report. They looked at 849 people, average age of 60, who showed no evidence of arthritis in either ...

Cracking Knuckles Sets Off 'Fireworks' on Ultrasound 0

TUESDAY, Dec. 1, 2015 (HealthDay News) -- Radiologists believe they've figured out why knuckles crack, and the good news is the source of the noise does no immediate harm to your hand. Ultrasound readings of people cracking their knuckles ...

Knee Arthritis: Steroid Shots May Not Help Long-Term, Ozone Injections Promising 0

TUESDAY, Nov. 10, 2015 (HealthDay News) -- Millions of aging Americans are plagued by arthritic knees, and two new studies offer insight into what might -- or might not -- help curb the condition. Both studies were presented this week at the ...

Health Tip: Recognizing Symptoms of Hand Arthritis 0

(HealthDay News) -- Hand arthritis symptoms may be mild at first, but they can become more severe and make it difficult to grasp ordinary objects. The American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons mentions these typical symptoms: Pain that may ...

Heart Disease Deaths Drop for Those With Rheumatoid Arthritis: Study 0

SUNDAY, Nov. 8, 2015 (HealthDay News) -- Heart disease-related deaths among Americans with rheumatoid arthritis are on the decline, according to a new study. Rheumatoid arthritis patients are two times more likely than the average person to ...

Studies Explore Link Between Diet, Rheumatoid Arthritis 0

SUNDAY, Nov. 8, 2015 (HealthDay News) -- Your diet may influence your chances of developing rheumatoid arthritis, two new studies suggest. The results show "that a healthy diet may prevent [rheumatoid arthritis] development, and our team is ...

Heart Disease Deaths Declining Among Those With Rheumatoid Arthritis: Study 0

Rheumatoid Arthritis May Shorten Life Span: Study 0

TUESDAY, Nov. 3, 2015 (HealthDay News) -- Rheumatoid arthritis may raise the risk of early death by as much as 40 percent, with heart and respiratory problems the most common contributors to a shortened life span, a new study suggests. And ...

Soy Protein May Protect Against Osteoporosis 0

By Peter Russell Reviewed by Brunilda Nazario, MD Nov. 2, 2015 -- Getting plenty of soy protein from food, or taking soy supplements, could help protect older women from osteoporosis, early results from a new study ...

secukinumab (Cosentyx)0

DRUG CLASS AND MECHANISM: Secukinumab is an injectable biologic drug that suppresses the immune system and is used for the treatment of psoriasis. It is an antibody that binds to interleukin 17A (IL-17A), a chemical produced by cells in the body that ...

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