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Rheumatoid Arthritis : Health & Medical
The Revised Fibromyalgia Impact Questionnaire (FIQR): Validation and Psychometric Properties
The fibromyalgia impact questionnaire has now been updated to reflect clinical uses.
Pathobiology of Degenerate Intervertebral Disc and Discogenic Back Pain
What are the current advances and biological variables that can alter the practice around intervertebral disc disease degeneration and discogenic back pain?
How to Spot Pharmacy Errors
Pharmacy errors can have serious consequences. A watchful eye can help spot pharmacy errors.
Natural Alternatives to Alleviate Arthritis Pain
It's a number one alternative to use Green Lipped Mussel Extract as an arthritis treatment. The extract is believed to be a very helpful pain reliever and it can decrease the joint inflammations. The Green Lipped Mussels are known to be exclusively farmed and grown in the southern parts of New
What to Take for Sore Joints
Sore joints are usually caused by overuse of certain muscles or repetitive stress on a joint. The condition can also be a sign of tendinitis or arthritis, especially if you are over 35 or 40 years old. There are a number of medications you can take for joint pain, or you can use various topical sol
Herbal Treatment for Osteoarthritis
Osteoarthritis (OA) is the most common form of arthritis, affecting more than 27 million Americans. When the firm and sinewy cartilage in between joints breaks down, their cushioning effect is reduced, causing the bones to rub together---producing pain, swelling and limited range of motion. Common
Fibromyalgia and Medical Marijuana
WebMD asked the experts about the use of medical marijuana for treating fibromyalgia. Here is what they had to say about this controversial topic.
Belly Dancing As Arthritis Treatment
Exercise is usually one of the common prescriptions of doctors for patients who are suffering from arthritis. Although joint pain could be persistent during times of movements, it is still highly recommended so as to increase one's threshold of pain while flexing the bones and muscles to reduce
Natural Remedies For Arthritis - Which Ones Are Safe to Use?
With typical arthritis drugs Vioxx and Celebrex coming under fire, more arthritis sufferers desire to understand about their decisions for natural arthritis pain alleviation. Eating a healthy diet and exercising continually also counts as natural arthritis pain alleviation, but it isn't as favo
Journal Writing: The Write Treatment
Journal writing can serve as a vehicle for the expression of negative emotions. Study shows journal writing about stress improved symptoms of rheumatoid arthritis.
Advances in the Management of Bacterial Septic Arthritis
Timely investigation and management of septic arthritis is crucial, but diagnosis can be difficult to confirm.
Are You Aware of Natural Remedies for Gout?
Many of the experts in the field of treating gout have dismissed the suggestions that taking apple cider vinegar for gout is anything but a placebo, and that it is not only ineffective, but has no medicinal properties whatsoever. However, there are also a large number of testimonials which state tha
Strength Training Can Manage Arthritis
Researchers speculate that it is not overuse that contributes to arthritis but rather "lack of use". A sedentary or inactive lifestyle gradually reduces joint range of motion. As the condition progresses debilitating pain leads to an even more sedentary lifestyle. People with this conditio
Autoantibodies, Cancer, and Dermatomyositis
Investigators have linked antibodies to NXP-2 and TIF1-gamma to cancer in patients with dermatomyositis, but are the findings clinically actionable?
5 Food Tips For the Arthritis Sufferer
Food plays a major role in how healthy our bodies are and what type of diseases are more likely to threaten our health. Use these food tips for people who suffer from arthritis and improve your health today.
Adjusting to Physical Limitations Which Are a Consequence of Arthritis
Physical limitations are a consequence of arthritis pain and other arthritis symptoms.
Avascular Necrosis (Osteonecrosis): Symptoms, Treatment, and More
WebMD explains the symptoms and treatment of avascular necrosis (osteonecrosis), a condition that results when bones do not get enough blood.
What Are Gout Attacks?
Gout is a very common medical condition and a form of arthritis. Those who suffer from gout need to seek medical treatment that will help them to deal with the pain and swelling that come from gout attacks.
Osteoarthritis Pain & Symptoms
Osteoarthritis, also known as osteoarthrosis, is a disease affecting the joints caused by cartilage breaking down over a period of time. Cartilage absorbs shock of movement and allows bones to glide over one another. When this cartilage breaks down, the bones rub against each other, causing pain and