Information about Arthritis

Rheumatoid arthritis is an autoimmune disease that attacks the lining of the joints. It can affect more than joints it can also be damaging to the heart and lungs. The swelling can be so severe that it can lead to deformity.

It affects women more than men and it affects those between the ages of 40 and 60.

Common symptoms are joint swelling, red hands, hard bumps, fatigue and fever among other things.

Medication such as NSAIDS, steroids and DMARDS are among the most commonly used for RA.

Osteoarthritis is the most common form of arthritis. Broken down cartilage in the joints is the cause for this type of arthritis. It causes those that suffer from to have difficulty walking and going up and down stairs. Before age fifty more men have it than women. After fifty more women have it than men.

Gout is a painful type of arthritis that can be found in the elbows, big toe or any joint. It is a metabolic disorder that forms when uric acid forms in the joints. Drugs and diet control can help with gout. It affects men more than women.
For more information click on Gouty Arthritis treatment

The most common type of knee arthritis is osteoarthritis, where there is wear and tear at the cartilage. Eventually the cartilage will wear away leaving the bone exposed.

One of the most painful and perplexing locations for arthritis pain is in the hip. Like many types of arthritis hip arthritis occurs because of the wearing away of cartilage. Treatments are dependent on factors such as age, activity of the patient and the severity of the arthritis.

Not all hip pain is arthritis. There can be other causes such as muscle strain, hip fracture, snapping hip syndrome and lumbar pain among other things. If your doctor determines that what you have is arthritis, then you should be given various treatment options

Arthritis affects 1 in 5 adult dogs. Common signs of dog arthritis are:

1. Weight gain
2. Sleeps more
3. Doesn't try to jump
4. Moves around stiffly

If your dog has any of these symptoms you should take them to the Vet.

The carpal tunnel is located between the hand and the arm, in other words the wrist. It's called carpal tunnel because it is made up of the 8 carpal bones and the ligaments in the wrist. The median nerve passes through this area. When it gets stressed or over worked the nerve is pinched causing the pain in the fingers and the palm of the hand. Of course it seems that the people that get this condition the most are the ones who repetitively move their fingers and hands in the same motion. Also rheumatoid arthritis patients seem to get carpal tunnel syndrome as well as those suffering from diabetes.

Even with all the therapy you take and all the medication that you consume resting is just as important. Get plenty of sleep each night and try to take a nap during the day.

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For some types of arthritis maintaining a certain diet is vital. Gout sufferers have to be careful to have a diet low in purine rich foods and very little alcohol if any. Whereas Rhuematoid arthritis isn't improved by dieting. Of course keeping excess weight off of your body always lessens the strain on joints and muscles.

Bee pollen is considered by many to be nature's perfect food. Bees pollinate flowers to help them grown and flourish. Bee pollen is also made up of many important ingredients such as amino acids, nutrients and vitamins among other things. It is considered by some as a miracle drug that helps with such diverse physical problems as depression, reduction in cholesterol, weight loss and even provides an increase in sexual response. Of course not everyone believes that bee pollen is that powerful.

AS for helping alleviate the pain of arthritis, some claim that not only does bee pollen help with weight control, which in turn helps ease arthritis, it also provides calcium that our body needs for strong bones.

There are many medications on the market for arthritis. The trick is to find one that doesn't have (many) side effects.

NSAIDS nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs:

Nsaids are the most common type of arthritis drugs. They work by blocking the activity of enzymes known as COX. The most common nsaids are salicylates (like aspirin), Trilisate and Novasal (Doan's pills)

DMARDs(Disease-Modifying Anti-Rheumatic Drugs)
DMARDs are slow acting drugs that could take up to a month to work. They are also called second line agents. They are effective in the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis. They can be very effective and stop joint damage.

Corticosteroids (Steroids)
Corticosteroids are strong drugs that can stop swelling and joint pain almost immediately. They also have the potential of dangerous side effects.

Analgesics (Pain Killers)
Analgesics are pain relievers; they have no effect on inflammation. Tylenol is an analgesic.