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Friday, October, 23, 2009

Cause Of Arthritis

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 »

Expert & Community Posts

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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 »

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What is boron and will it cure my osteoarthritis?
By Grant Cooper , Health Expert

Boron and Osteoarthritis     Boron is a trace element that occurs naturally in soil, plants and... Read more »

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Symptoms Outside the GI Tract in Inflammatory Bowel Disease
By Todd Eisner , Health Expert

...even more significant than the intestinal symptoms. Arthritis, skin conditions, inflammation of... Read more »

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Metabolic Syndrome, Obesity, Diabetes and the worsening of Rheumatoid Arthritis
By Mark Borigini, M.D. , Health Expert

...negative impact on those who suffer from rheumatoid arthritis. Metabolic syndrome is a... Read more »

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Sex, Drugs, and Rheumatoid Arthritis
By Mark Borigini, M.D. , Health Expert

...a rheumatologist treats a patient with rheumatoid arthritis, the focus will naturally be on the... Read more »

Health Guide

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 »
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 »
Arthritis
...have arthritis of some kind, which is almost 1 out of every 7 people. Other types or cause of arthritis include: Rheumatoid arthritis (in adults) ... Read more »
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Joint inflammation Symptoms If you have arthritis, you may experience: Joint pain Joint ... 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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Medications

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

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

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

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

Related News

Arthritis may indicate higher risk for artery problems
October 02, 2008

Arthritis sufferers are more likely to have atherosclerosis--artery blockages--despite having fewer common risk factors for cardiovascular disease.... Read summary »

Growing pains--or arthritis?
October 03, 2008

Arthritis affects about 46 million U.S. adults, but the condition also sends nearly one million children to doctor's offices every year. But how can... 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 »

Q&A: Can diabetes cause joint pain?
October 03, 2008

A reader asks Dr. Robert Shmerling if diabetes could be causing her joint pain. According to Dr. Shmerling, diabetes doesn't cause arthritis or joint... Read summary »

11 health myths debunked
July 02, 2009

We've all heard that we lose the most body heat through from our head, that drinking milk increase phlegm, and that cracking your knuckles can cause... Read summary »