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Rheumatoid Arthritis : Health & Medical

Gout Treatments - How to Fight the Causes of Your Gout

Do you have severe gout attacks, you can not walk sometimes or only in pain, you do not know what to do to find relief although you are trying everything your physician recommended? Gout can cause a big grief. Sometimes there is quick help but sometimes there is no way around it.

Vitamin D Fails Osteoarthritis Test

In a two-year study, vitamin D supplements failed to reduce pain or slow the progression of joint damage in people with osteoarthritis of the knee, researchers report.

Arthritis Alternative Medicine - The Best and the Worst

If there is someone in your life who has arthritis, you have probably from time to time noticed that an entire industry has sprung up around relieving the symptoms of the disease. It is believed that there are about a thousand different kinds of remedies and supplements for arthritis - examples of a

Other Conditions With Symptoms Similar to Rheumatoid Arthritis

Joint pain and stiffness can be caused by other medical conditions besides rheumatoid arthritis, including:1, 2Osteoarthritis (most common form of arthritis).Crystal deposits in the joint (gout and pseudogout).Lupus (systemic lupus erythematosus, or SLE).Polymyalgia rheumatica.Inflammation of blood

How Do I Get Rid of Uric Acid That Causes Gout?

You can get rid of uric acid in natural ways, without resorting to drugs. There are many natural gout remedies, but here you'll find 3 simple ways to get rid of uric acid.

What Tests Find Arthritis Behind the Knee?

The most common area for knee arthritis to develop is behind the knee. There are three forms of knee arthritis: osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis and post-traumatic arthritis. Osteoarthritis, which is the most common form of knee arthritis, typically occurs in people over the age of...

Arthritis Types - Osteoarthritis, Rheumatoid And Gout

Arthritis is the inflammation of the joint in your body. Mostly, old people suffer from arthritis due to the nature of wear and tear of the joints. There are actually more than 100 types of arthritis known and diagnosed in the world. But this article will cover the 3 major ones that are suffered by

Herbal Cure For Joint Pain

Joint pain can be stressful and it can also limit the activities you can do comfortably. Severe joint ailments might also restrict mobility. The most common joint ailments that cause excruciating pain include arthritis and osteoarthritis. People are always looking for ways by means of which they can

Natural Relief From the Pain of Arthritis

There is so much information in the internet about natural arthritis pain relief. But, like anything else, one must always be aware in what is read and ensure to look at any types of claims or hype in regards to the "newest wonder pill" to hit the market. In this information, we will take

Common Symptoms of Arthritis in the Neck

Arthritis in the neck can become apparent at any age but the usual range is 30 to 50 years. The most common forms of arthritis that affect the neck are cervical spondylosis and rheumatoid arthritis. Both these diseases will damage the joints and this is what will cause the symptoms of arthritis in t

Ask the Experts - APS with High Titer anti-SSa-La

A 44-year-old woman presented with a history of two thrombotic events (lungs and legs) in 1998. She was diagnosed antiphospholipid syndrome (APS), with high titer anticardiolipin antibodies; she was treated with prednisone, antimalarials, and nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs. She is well now, ta

Are Natural Remedies For Arthritis Bogus, Or Do They Really Work?

As an arthritis sufferer, you've probably done a lot of research on natural remedies for arthritis...and you've probably been feeling a little overwhelmed by all the claims out there. Well, I have good news - there are proven natural remedies that can help ease your pain and give you the r

Methotrexate Still Best for Juvenile RA

Methotrexate still appears to be best for treating juvenile rheumatoid arthritis, but a newer medication, Arava, is a very good second choice.