What is Arthritis?
Arthritis is a condition where there is inflammation in the joints of the body. There are over a hundred types of arthritis. Forty-six million Americans suffer from some type of arthritis. The health cost alone is over 120 billion dollars according to the CDC. But the biggest cost is to those who suffer from this painful condition.
Table of Contents
- What Causes Arthritis?
- Rheumatoid Arthritis
- Rheumatoid Arthritis video
- Osteoarthritis
- Osteoarthritis video
- Gout
- News about arthritis
- Ginger root
- Arthritic Knee
- Books on arthritis
- Humans aren't the only ones with Arthritis
- Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
- Great Stuff on eBay
- Medicinal Treatment for Arthritis
- What do you think?
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- Age
- Injuries
- Heredity
- Illness or infection
Rheumatoid 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 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.
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Osteoarthritis
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.
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Gout
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. News about arthritis
- Roche: Rheumatoid Arthritis Drug Study Meets Endpoint
- Roche unit Genentech, together with Biogen Idec Inc. (BIIB), said treatment for seropositive rheumatoid arthritis patients with a previous inadequate ...
- UK's NICE seeks more data on Roche arthritis drug
- ... a re-analysis of the cost effectiveness of the rheumatoid arthritis drug, which is also known as tocilizumab and is sold in some markets as Actemra. ...
- Galapagos and GlaxoSmithKline Broaden Arthritis Alliance
- The programs in the arthritis alliance with GSK are independent of the targets in Galapagos' rheumatoid arthritis alliance with Janssen Pharmaceutica. ...
Ginger root
Ginger root has long been known to help with upset stomachs and diarrhea. But ginger has also been used to ease inflammation caused by arthritis.
Arthritic Knee
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.
Books on arthritis
Conquering Arthritis: What Doctors Don't Tell You Because They Don't Know
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Yoga for Arthritis: The Complete Guide
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The Arthritis Cure, Revised and Updated: The Medical Miracle That Can Halt, Reverse, And May Even Cure Osteoarthritis
Amazon Price: $7.99 (as of 12/18/2009)
Humans aren't the only ones with Arthritis
Dogs can get it too!
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.
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.
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
A form of arthritis
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.
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According to the CDC, 294,000 children under 18 have arthritis
Medicinal Treatment for Arthritis
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.
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.
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- RinchenChodron RinchenChodron Aug 31, 2009 @ 10:29 pm
- Well done! I'm starting to experience some arthritis and appreciate the info.
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