Tag: arthritis
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October 22, 2007 10:36 AM EDT --
"Is it okay for me to exercise?"
It's a question I'm asked several times a week by my patients with arthritis. Here's my usual answer: Keep moving. I generally suggest that my . . .
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October 29, 2007 03:07 PM EDT --
Q. I understand that NSAID patches are used in Europe to treat some kinds of arthritis. Are they available in the United States?
A. It would be nice if arthritis pains could . . .
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October 10, 2007 01:13 PM EDT --
When you have arthritis, it’s important to pay attention to your body’s signals. Overuse of arthritic joints can lead to pain, swelling, and additional joint damage. A physical or occupational . . .
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October 09, 2007 02:01 PM EDT --
If you have arthritis (especially osteoarthritis, which is the most common type and the one associated with aging) you may be worried about what your future holds. My patients often tell me that . . .
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October 15, 2007 01:45 PM EDT --
Arthritis medications are prescribed for a number of different reasons. The most common reason is to relieve symptoms; in fact, reducing the pain and stiffness of arthritis can dramatically improve a person's . . .
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November 05, 2007 09:55 AM EST --
It’s tough to diagnose arthritis. One reason is that there are more than 100 types. In addition, there are many other conditions other than arthritis that can cause joint discomfort, such as bursitis . . .
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November 12, 2007 10:44 AM EST --
Are your joints acting up because of the weather? Or is your body is seeking revenge for the times when you cracked your knuckles as a kid? As reasonable as these explanations may be, clinical experience . . .
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November 26, 2007 04:58 PM EST --
Osteoporosis is a condition that thins and weakens bones. It affects an estimated 10 million Americans. Each year, it is to blame for more than 1.5 million fractures in the United States, with . . .
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December 03, 2007 05:21 PM EST --
Chances are pretty good that you or someone you know has gout. After all, it affects more than 5 million Americans. This disorder develops after tiny, needle-like crystals of uric acid (a biological waste . . .
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October 01, 2007 05:16 PM EDT --
It’s a bit of a conundrum: you need to keep your muscles strong in order to protect your joints, but it hurts your joints to exercise because of arthritis. What should you do?
First of all, don’t . . .
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October 01, 2007 05:16 PM EDT --
Yes, trauma can cause arthritis. However, it's probably more accurate to say trauma is a risk factor for arthritis, because not everyone with trauma gets arthritis and most people with arthritis cannot . . .
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November 19, 2007 11:10 AM EST --
Despite the variety of medications available for arthritis, physical therapy remains a cornerstone of traditional treatment. While I can’t always predict who will respond best to physical therapy, . . .
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December 10, 2007 05:09 PM EST --
Psoriatic arthritis may be one of the most common forms of arthritis you’ve never heard of. Although it’s much less common than osteoarthritis (the age-related, “wear-and-tear” . . .
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October 01, 2007 05:16 PM EDT --
Through the centuries, many claims have been made about the influence of dietary habits and nutritional supplements on arthritis. Some of these claims are supported by medical evidence and some are reasonable . . .
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December 18, 2007 10:15 AM EST --
There are more than 100 types of arthritis. Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is one of the worst. Not only does it cause pain and stiffness in multiple joints, it can cause permanent joint damage. And it's . . .
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