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Friday, October, 23, 2009

Arthritis Pain

Q&A: Magnetic bracelets or Celebrex for arthritis pain?

October 02, 2008
Pharmacists Joe and Teresa Graedon answer a reader's question about whether magnetic bracelets would be better than Celebrex for treating a relative's arthritis pain. The Graedons respond with information on a recent clinical trial on magnetic bracelets and give their own views on the bracelets' effectiveness. Read more »

Expert & Community Posts

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The Promise of Actemra to Relieve Rheumatoid Arthritis Pain
By Mark Borigini, M.D. , Health Expert

I've discussed Actemra often in this blog, and once again it has been in the news: the British... Read more »

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Should I use ice or heat for my arthritis pain?
By Grant Cooper , Health Expert

  A common question that I hear is whether to use ice or heat for aches and pains. The general... Read more »

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The Financial Crisis, Your Arthritis Pain and How to Help Yourself
By Grant Cooper , Health Expert

Is it my imagination, or does my neck hurt more when stocks are falling?   We have discussed this... Read more »

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Raking Leaves Without Aggravating Arthritis Pain
By Grant Cooper , Health Expert

Is raking leaves bad for my knees or lower back?   This is one of my favorite times of year. The... Read more »

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Exercising Both Sides of the Body for Arthritis Pain Relief
By Grant Cooper , Health Expert

If I have right knee osteoarthritis, do I have to work out my left side as well?   I was recently... Read more »

Health Guide

Dating With Rheumatoid Arthritis Pain comic
Read the full text of Would You Like to Buy My RA a Drink? and leave a comment! See all of Sara's comics Visit the Single Gal's Guide to Rheumatoid Arthritis   Read more »
Rheumatoid Arthritis in Young Women -- You've Come A Long Way
Read the full text of You've Come a Long Way, Baby and leave a comment! Read all of Sara's Posts Visit The Single Gal's Guide to Rheumatoid Arthritis Read more »
Celebrating the Holidays With Rheumatoid Arthritis Pain
Read the full text of Sara's Holiday Madness and leave a comment! Read all of Sara's Posts Visit The Single Gal's Guide to Rheumatoid Arthritis Read more »
Referred Pain: Can it be treated by Radiofrequency Ablation (RFA)?
...wear out and develop arthritis (inflammation of a joint characterized by swelling and pain). Facet arthritis pain can refer to distant parts of the body as discussed in the article called... Read more »
New Treatments for Rheumatoid Arthritis
On May 20, 2006, The Wall Street Journal (WSJ) ran a story about the drug choices available to people with RA. Reporter David Hamilton reviews the growing number of drug options now available to... Read more »

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Knee pain

See how the location of knee pain can help identify the problem.... Read more »

Related News

Q&A: What's the best natural arthritis pain remedy?
September 22, 2008

A reader asks Dr. Robert Shmerling to pick the best natural remedy for treating the aches and pains of arthritis. Shmerling explains that there are... 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 »

Doctor recommends Castiva for arthritis pain
October 02, 2008

A reader asks Dr. Peter Gott about glucosamine/chondroitin, a supplement that he's been told relieves arthritis symptoms. Dr. Gott responds with his... Read summary »

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 »

Better Fix for Rheumatoid Arthritis
January 13, 2006

PALO ALTO, Calif. (Ivanhoe Broadcast News) -- Rheumatoid arthritis is a painful, chronic disease that affects about 2 million Americans. There are... Read summary »