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Friday, October, 23, 2009

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Treating the Fire of Rheumatoid Arthritis

By Christina Lasich, MD Health Expert

Fire season in California has some similarities to treating inflammation of the joint-called arthritis. The leading cause of inflammatory joint disease is Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA). Just like any fire, one is better off catching this painful condition early before it gets out of control. As a wildfire rages out of control, the flames consume property, buildings, trees, and worse. The destruction of RA can be just as devastating. The inflammation destroys joint cartilage, soft tissue and bones. I...

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Expert & Community Posts

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Why Your Joints Are Stiff or Painful in the Morning
By Grant Cooper , Health Expert

...hear on an almost daily basis. In osteoarthritis, joints are commonly sore, stiff, and painful... Read more »

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Amazing Facts About Your Joints
By Grant Cooper , Health Expert

...if you don't understand it.  Understanding your joints and how they function helps you not only... Read more »

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Learning About Your Joints To Protect Them From Harm
By Grant Cooper , Health Expert

...if you don't understand it.  Understanding your joints and how they function helps you not only... Read more »

Health Guide

Osteoarthritis: Symptoms
...Osteoarthritis is commonly identified by the following symptoms:The most common symptom of osteoarthritis in any joint is pain that worsens during activity and gets better during rest. As the... Read more »
Osteoarthritis: Introduction
Osteoarthritis, also known as degenerative joint disease, is the most common form of arthritis. Scientists now believe osteoarthritis results from a combination of genetic abnormalities... Read more »
Osteoarthritis: Symptoms
Conditions with Similar SymptomsNumerous conditions have symptoms of joint aches and pains. Something as benign as sleeping on a bad mattress to the serious afflictions associated with cancer can... Read more »
Rheumatoid Arthritis: Introduction
Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a chronic disease in which various joints in the body are inflamed, leading to swelling, pain, stiffness, and the possible loss of function. Some experts... Read more »
Gout: Treatment
...Other TreatmentsSurgery. Large tophi that are draining, infected, or interfering with the movement of joints may need to be surgically removed. When infection is present, the procedure carries a... Read more »

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