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Your Health

12 Jun 2012 - Public

The injections are more likely to help someone with mild to moderate knee arthritis and "no big pieces of cartilage floating around in the joint.

http://www.reuters.com/article/2012/06/11/us-injections-knee-arthritis-idUSBRE85A1JN20120611

Injections ineffective for knee arthritis: study »

NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Injections of the lubricating substance hyaluronic acid may be little help to people with knee arthritis, researchers reported Monday.Hyaluronic acid exists naturally in th...

KP Wellness

5 Feb 2013 - Public

Sunshine may 'reduce arthritis risk'
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Living in a sunnier climate may reduce the risk of developing rheumatoid arthritis, according to US researchers.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-21320858

Sunshine may 'reduce arthritis risk' »

Living in a sunnier climate may reduce the risk of developing rheumatoid arthritis, according to US researchers.

KP Wellness

27 Jul 2012 (edited) - Public

FDA approves Horizon's rheumatoid arthritis drug -

Rayos, which is a delayed-release formulation of low-dose prednisone, is marketed in Europe as Lodotra to treat moderate to severe rheumatoid arthritis.

http://www.reuters.com/article/2012/07/26/us-horizonpharma-fda-arthritisdrug-idUSBRE86P1SV20120726

Horizon Pharma's Rayos - A No-brainer Or Speculation? -http://www.rttnews.com/1858048/horizon-pharma-s-rayos-a-no-brainer-or-speculation.aspx

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Tramadol - 10 Things You Should Know -http://arthritis.about.com/od/ultram/a/tramadol.htm

The Cochrane Review stated that when tramadol is taken for up to 3 months, there may be decreased pain, improvements in function and stiffness and overall well-being. However, tramadol can cause side effects that are significant enough to require that the patient must stop taking the medication. Risks outweigh benefits for many people who have tried tramadol.

Tramadol - 10 Things You Should Know »

Tramadol is a popular arthritis pain reliever. It is prescribed to relieve moderate to moderately severe pain.

Cyber Art Content

12:28 - Public

How to cure rheumatoid arthritis naturally?
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How to Cure Rheumatoid Arthritis Naturally | Rheumatoid Arthritis Natural Remedies »

How to cure rheumatoid arthritis naturally. Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is one form of arthritis that affects the joints, commonly the wrist and fingers.

KP Magazine

25 May 2012 - Public

Cannabidiol (CBD), one of the non-psychoactive components of cannabis, has found that it suppresses the immune response in mice and rats that is responsible for a disease resembling arthritis, protecting them from severe damage to their joints and markedly improving their condition.

In contrast to the NSAIDs commonly prescribed arthritis sufferers, CT3 did not cause ulcers at therapeutically relevant doses

http://www.theweedblog.com/does-marijuana-help-arthritis/

Does Marijuana Help Arthritis? »

Cannabis And Arthritis More than 31 million Americans suffer from arthritis. There are two common types of arthritis, rheumatoid arthritis and osteoarthritis, but both affect the joints, causing pain ...

Healthline

3 May 2012 - Public

It's Arthritis Awareness Month. Did you know that approximately 1.3 million Americans suffer from arthritis? Learn more about Rheumatoid arthritis:http://www.healthline.com/health/rheumatoid-arthritis?utm_medium=hptron

Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) Symptoms, Drugs & Causes | Healthline »

Rheumatoid Arthritis, or RA, is a disease that causes joint inflammation and inflammation of the surrounding tissue. Symptoms include chronic pain and weakness. Learn about the causes & signs of...

KP Magazine

25 May 2012 (edited) - Public

Here are my basic recommendations:

Follow a low-protein, high-carbohydrate diet; minimize consumption of foods of animal origin.

Eliminate milk and milk products including commercial foods made with milk.

Avoid all polyunsaturated vegetable oils, margarine, vegetable shortening, and products made with partially hydrogenated oils of any kind.
Increase intake of omega-3 fatty acids by eating more cold water...Expand this post »

Rheumatoid Arthritis: Natural Remedies? »

Updated on 6/20/2005. Rheumatoid arthritis is one of the most common autoimmune disorders, diseases caused by the immune system attacking the body's own tissues. Autoimmune reactions may be trigge...

Healthline

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Omega-3 Fatty Acids and Rheumatoid Arthritis http://ow.ly/gjrS3

Research has shown that omega-3 fatty acids can help reduce the severity of rheumatoid arthritis symptoms. Learn what they are and where you can find them.

Omega-3 Fatty Acids and Rheumatoid Arthritis »

Research has shown that omega-3 fatty acids can help reduce the severity of rheumatoid arthritis symptoms. Learn what they are and where you can find them.

KP Magazine

25 May 2012 - Public

Glucosamine
Chondroitin Sulfate
SAM-e
Omega-3 Fatty Acids

methylsulfonylmethane
Vitamin C
Devil's Claw
Ginger

http://www.everydayhealth.com/arthritis-pictures/8-supplements-for-arthritis-pain.aspx#/slide-1

8 Supplements for Arthritis Pain - Arthritis Center - Everyday Health »

When you're coping with arthritis pain, you may be willing to try unproven arthritis supplements. Get the facts before you invest your time and money.

MedPage Today

1 May 2012 - Public

Arthritis Patients Contend with High Anxiety Rate
Both depression and anxiety are very common among patients with arthritis, but there is a higher prevalence of anxiety, according to survey results.

http://www.medpagetoday.com/Rheumatology/Arthritis/32413

MedicineNet.com

10 Feb 2012 - Public

Find out the five potential complications of untreated rheumatoid arthritis.

Rheumatoid Arthritis - Complications, Disability, Deformity, Osteoporosis, Anemia, Coronary Artery Disease: MedicineNet »

Learn five potential complications of untreated rheumatoid arthritis. Read about joint destruction, deformity, loss of function, and disability. Find out how untreated rheumatoid arthritis increases t...

MedicineNet.com

17 Oct 2012 - Public

See joint-friendly exercises and fitness routines for rheumatoid arthritis.

Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) Pictures Slideshow: Joint-Friendly Exercises & Fitness Routines on MedicineNet.com »

Regular exercise boosts fitness and helps reverse joint stiffness for people with rheumatoid arthritis (RA). Watch this slideshow for helpful exercises to get you started.

Medicine Community18 Oct 2012

This is great information for those with "RA" who are trying to push themselves to stay active. Simply knowing that inactivity decreases joint motion, flexibility, and can lead to weak muscles and deformed joints, is compelling enough for most people to take back control over their lives and eventually turn the pain into success. Thanks for sharing!

The Conscious Life

30 Apr 2012 - Public

Arthritis doesn't just destroy joints, but it also has a great psychological impact on the mind as well...

Third Of Adults With Arthritis Battle Anxiety or Depression »

According to a recent article in Arthritis Care & Research, one-third of US adults with arthritis, over the age of 45, report having anxiety or depression.

Everyday Health

30 Jan 2012 -

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Mussels are tasty, but can they help your arthritis?

The Oddest Arthritis Food Cures »

Can you munch away your arthritis? Here's a look at the pros and cons of some popular foods touted to help ease joint pain.

Yoga Journal

12 Jun 2012 - Public

Yoga Buzz
A new study reveals that yoga can ease suffering from rheumatoid arthritis.

Easing Arthritis »

A new study at University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) showed that Iyengar yoga may be effective at offering relief for patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA). RA is a disease that most commonly...

MedPage Today

2 May 2012 - Public

Infection Risk High in Juvenile Arthritis
Children with juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA) have twice the risk for severe bacterial infections as children not affected by an inflammatory disease, and the risk rises further if they are on high-dose steroids, a national study found.

http://www.medpagetoday.com/Rheumatology/Arthritis/32434

WN Pharmaceuticals

2 Nov 2012 - Public

Complementary and alternative therapy improved lives of arthritis patients, study suggests: http://mrkt.ms/S9QTXF ^SR

Complementary and alternative therapy improved lives of arthritis patients, study suggests »

Nearly a quarter of patients with rheumatoid arthritis and osteoarthritis used complementary and alternative therapy (CAT) to help manage their condition, according to a new study.

MedicineNet.com

16 Feb 2012 - Public

Learn more about osteoarthritis, the most common form of arthritis.

Osteoarthritis (Degenerative Arthritis) Causes, Diagnosis, Symptoms, Treatment - MedicineNet.com »

Osteoarthritis (OA or degenerative arthritis) is a joint disease caused by cartilage loss in a joint. Pain and stiffness are symptoms. Read about diagnosis and treatment.

MedicineNet.com

9 Apr 2012 - Public

Read about the latest rheumatoid arthritis treatments.

Rheumatoid Arthritis Symptoms, Treatment, Diet, Medications - MedicineNet »

Learn about RA symptoms, treatment, diet, medications, prognosis, and diagnosis. Rheumatoid arthritis causes pain in the feet, wrists, hands, and other joints.

Find Herbal Remedy

30 Jul 2012 - Public

http://www.findherbalremedy.com/home-remedies-for-rheumatoid-arthritis-treatment/

Home Remedies For Rheumatoid Arthritis Treatment - Natural Treatments For Rheumatoid Arthritis | Find Herbal Remedy »

Rheumatoid arthritis is a very painful experience to anybody who gets it. Usually, the worst affected persons are the women, those between 40 to 65 years of age

Your Health

12 Jun 2012 - Public

Smoking hurts your lungs, there's no doubt about it. But smoking is bad for you in so many other ways, especially if you have rheumatoid arthritis.

smokers on anti-tumor necrosis factor (anti-TNF) drugs had higher disease activity than non-smokers. These findings add to evidence that smoking has a negative impact on treatment response in rheumatoid arthritis patients.

http://www.dailyrx.com/news-article/rheumatoid-arthritis-patients-who-smoke-have-higher-disease-activity-nonsmokers-19457.h

Smoking May Worsen RA | dailyRx »

If doctors knew how smoking affected arthritis treatment, they could discuss smoking with their patients and push them to quit. So, in a recent study, Ozlem Pala, M.D., of the University of Miami, and...

Everyday Health

1 Mar 2012 -

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What exercises have you tried for joint pain?

The Best Pain-Relieving Workouts for Arthritis »

Sounds like mission impossible, but exercise can ease arthritis pain. Learn how to choose the right activity type for joint pain and other arthritis symptoms.

Healthline

27 Dec 2012 - Public

If you suffer from Rheumatoid Arthritis, read up on these simple stretching tips to help ease your pain.

8 Easy Rheumatoid Arthritis Stretching Tips and Other Exercises »

Regular exercise and stretching can help ease RA symptoms. Learn more about how you can prevent RA pain.

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I found this information to be very helpful. Exercising and eating right surely seem to prevent most illnesses and disease. Thanks for sharing!

KP Magazine

25 May 2012 - Public

http://www.carynews.com/2012/05/21/57603/life-with-arthritis-moves-forward.html

Cary News | Life with arthritis moves forward »

Shoshana Collins didn't know kids could get arthritis before her own kid got it. She just knew something was up when her daughter, Hava Collins, shifted at age 5 from an “incorrigible early riser”...

GoutPal Gout Support

13 Sep 2012 - Public

Pseudogout has gotta be the worst thing. At least with gouty arthritis we can control the uric acid (5mg/dL max) and lose the pain. For most people, pseudogout can't be controlled.

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Pseudogout Like Gout But Caused by Calcium Pyrophosphate Dihydrate - Arthritis Article by MC Kelby »

Pseudogout and gout are often misdiagnosed as each other. Both cause pain and inflammation inside the joint. Both are forms of arthritis.

MedicineNet.com

13 Apr 2012 - Public

Learn how you can stay active with your kids or grandkids, even with arthritis.

Osteoarthritis Pictures Slideshow: Stay Active With Kids and Don't Let Arthritis Stop You on MedicineNet »

Watch this slideshow on Osteoarthritis and learn ways to stay active and keep moving while coping with arthritis. See how to have fun and spend time with your kids or grandkids with activities and low...

Everyday Health

19 Jan 2012 -

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Some believe that if we ate more like our caveman ancestors (mostly meats and vegetables, no dairy or grains) we would ward off many diseases, including arthritis.

Can the Paleo Diet Help Your Arthritis? »

Was Fred Flintstone on to something? There's anecdotal evidence that eating more like a caveman can ease joint pain and morning stiffness.

Healthline

21 Mar 2012 - Public

Learn about 8 simple stretches you can do anywhere.

Stretches to Keep You Moving | Arthritis & Osteoarthritis | Healthline »

Getting Started. Exercise is one of the most commonly prescribed treatments for arthritis. Simple stretches can help improve your range of motion and ease the symptoms of arthritis. Learn helpful stre...