Finding the right arthritis specialist is extremely important since arthritis not only can cripple you but it also can significantly shorten lifespan.I give a lot of talks and the questions I hear a lot are: “I went to an arthritis specialist and they weren’t anything special” or “How do I…
Rheumatoid arthritis is a condition that many people will experience at some point. The cause of arthritis is not something that is easy to pinpoint, though. Scientists are working hard to trying to determine what causes this condition. If you find yourself suffering from pain in your joints,…
Research has pointed to a possible benefit of using antibiotics for the treatment of some types of arthritis. This article discusses some of the data.The role of antibiotic therapy for the treatment of arthritis is controversial. However there is at least some evidence for effectiveness in two examples. Minocycline, a…
Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a progressive, systemic, autoimmune disease that causes joint inflammation. At onset, small joints such as the hands, wrists, and feet tend to be involved more than large joints. Because it is a systemic disease RA can cause significant internal organ damage to areas such as the…
As one of the more leading forms of arthritis, “rheumatoid arthritis” or RA is a debilitating condition that can appear suddenly with little warning. Often it can be diminished by early detection and common sense. We explore the basics of the disease, what to look for and how it is treated.
Ankle arthritis is one of the most common problems seen in a rheumatology office. While it is a relatively small joint complex, it is subjected to a great deal of stress because of the weight-bearing required with standing and walking.Throw in the need to make forward and backward movements as…
Rheumatoid arthritis is inflammatory and chronic in nature and will result in the malfunction of the autoimmune, causing the immune system to attack the joints and will lead to pain, inflammation as well as limiting mobility.
What happens if you don’t pay attention to the rheumatoid arthritis symptoms that you feel? It doesn’t matter how old you are or what you have going on in your life. Paying attention to the problem at hand, which has to do with your health, is incredibly important….
Serendipity is what first lead physicians to use gold salts to treat arthritis. Initially, gold was tested as a treatment for tuberculosis; however, it was observed that gold had salutary effects in patients with rheumatoid arthritis.Gold was used extensively until the early 1980′s when it was supplanted by methotrexate as…
Rheumatoid arthritis treatment is a necessary yet complex process. There are many aspects that need to be taken into consideration in this fight against your own body. The first step is to see your doctor. There are several forms of arthritis, one of them being rheumatoid, that…
