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10 things that DON'T cause arthritis

October 03, 2008

You've probably heard that knuckle-cracking, weather changes, and other common day-to-day activities lead to arthritis. But do they really cause the condition, or is arthritis caused by something else? Dr. Robert H. Shmerling has compiled this list of 10 things that DON'T cause arthritis, and he also gives factors that actually do cause the disease. Read more »

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Expert & Community Posts

Does Rheumatoid Arthritis Cause Hearing Loss?

By Christine Miller , Health Expert

Some people with rheumatoid arthritis complain of hearing loss, a full feeling in their ears or... Read more »

5 Risks Factors for Osteoarthritis

By Matthew Thompson , Health Expert

...are sometimes told they are "at risk" of developing arthritis at some point in the future. What... Read more »

Sex, Drugs, and Rheumatoid Arthritis

By Mark Borigini, M.D. , Health Expert

...tender? How much morning stiffness does the rheumatoid arthritis cause the patient? Which drug... Read more »

More Genes Identified Involving Rheumatoid Arthritis

By Christine Miller , Health Expert

...the speedy and safe development of drugs to put my arthritis in remission and new testing and... Read more »

Ask the Expert: Rheumatoid Arthritis Drugs Complicating Diabetes?

By Mark Borigini, M.D. , Health Expert

Dear Dr. Borigini,I have both Rheumatoid Arthritis and diabetes. I'm having a difficult time... Read more »

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Health Guide

Surviving A Rheumatoid Arthritis Flare

...Flare Factor and leave a comment! Read all of Sara's Posts Visit the Single Gal's Guide to Rheumatoid Arthritis Read more »

Information on Rheumatoid Arthritis Medications

From the FDA Consumer Magazine, March-April 2005 by Carol Rados Few people with arthritis would be willing to stop taking a medication that works, especially when nothing else has. But what if joint... Read more »

Fungal arthritis

Fungal arthritis is an inflammation of a joint caused by infection by a fungus. Alternative Names Mycotic arthritis Causes, incidence, and risk factors ... Read more »

Tuberculous arthritis

Tuberculous arthritis is an infection of the joints due to tuberculosis. See also: Spondylitis Alternative Names Granulomatous arthritis Causes,... Read more »

Rheumatoid Arthritis and Depression

Obviously, poorly controlled rheumatoid arthritis can lead to deformities of the joints, particularly the hands and feet. This in turn could lead to a poor self-image, which in turn could lead to... Read more »

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Osteoarthritis

See how the aging process can affect your joints.... Read more »

Medications

Remicade IV Uses and How to Use

...medication is used to treat certain types of arthritis (rheumatoid arthritis, arthritis of... Read more »

Imuran Oral Uses and How to Use

...used to treat patients with severe rheumatoid arthritis who have not responded to other... Read more »

Daypro Oral Uses and How to Use

...reduce pain, swelling, and joint stiffness from arthritis. This medication is known as a... Read more »

Relafen Oral Uses and How to Use

...reduce pain, swelling, and joint stiffness from arthritis. This medication is known as a... Read more »

Anaprox Oral Uses and How to Use

...reduces pain, swelling, and joint stiffness caused by arthritis, bursitis, and gout attacks.... Read more »

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Pain Isn?t Just a Symptom of Arthritis

January 13, 2009

(Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Pain is often thought to be a debilitating symptom of osteoarthritis. But new research suggests pain is more than a symptom,... Read summary »

Tips: How exercise helps arthritis pain

November 19, 2008

Experts say that even though arthritis causes pain, exercising sore joints can make a difference in patients' comfort level and function. In this... Read summary »

Stopping Back Pain

September 18, 2006

SAN DEIGO (Ivanhoe Broadcast News) -- Victor Bertrand and his son always have a new project to work on, but a few months ago, changing a tire would... Read summary »

Get Moving to Ward Off Arthritis

May 29, 2007

(Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Older women who would like to avoid the stiffness and pain associated with arthritis need to follow some simple advice: Get... Read summary »

Arthritis can affect relationships, romance

October 02, 2008

BBC reporter Jane Elliott looks at how arthritis not only causes people pain but can also hamper their ability to form and maintain physical... Read summary »

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