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Friday, October, 23, 2009

What Arthritis

Do those arthritis diets and supplements work?

October 03, 2008
While research into medications to treat osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis goes on, many people who suffer from these conditions have turned to diets and supplements that claim to relieve pain. But does an alkaline diet, a dong diet, or a vegetarian diet really ease arthritis? What about supplements such as gin-soaked raisins, ginger, or green tea? Experts at WebMD review these and many other diets and supplements to find out what these "natural" approaches may--or may not--do to treat art... Read more »

Expert & Community Posts

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Half of diabetics have some form of arthritis
By Christine Miller , Health Expert

...of all adults with diabetes also have some form of arthritis.  In other data, the CDC estimated... Read more »

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Putting a Stop to Rheumatoid Arthritis Before it Begins
By Mark Borigini, M.D. , Health Expert

While there is no cure for rheumatoid arthritis, it appears that physicians can stop the... Read more »

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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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World Arthritis Day: "Small Things Matter"
By Dr. Jonathan Krant , Health Expert

October 12, 2007 was World Arthritis Day and, while it has already come and gone, we think this is... Read more »

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Many kids have to travel long distances to see a pediatric rheumatologist
By Christine Miller , Health Expert

...discussing a study published in the December issue of Arthritis Care & Research. The study... Read more »

Health Guide

Rheumatoid Arthritis Reading List
One of the best things a patient can do after being newly diagnosed with a condition- rheumatoid arthritis or otherwise- is to start learning about the condition and to keep learning about the... 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 »
Christine's Top RA Pages on HealthCentral.com
Rheumatoid Arthritis Overview Find Out How to Diagnose RA Video: Thermal Scans Detect Arthritis Sooner RA Treatment Surgery Helpful Treatments Keep People With... Read more »
Rheumatoid Arthritis: The "Loser" Disease
...Sara's Posts Visit The Single Gal's Guide to Read more »

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Medications

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

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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

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 »

Top 3 arthritis myths
October 03, 2008

Dr. Grant Cooper gives this list of the top three myths about osteoarthritis (OA) he's heard in his time treating arthritis patients. According to... Read summary »

Exercise a Wash for Knee Pain
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(Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Don't blame your knee pain on exercise. Physical activity neither hurts nor helps when it comes to knee osteoarthritis (OA),... Read summary »

Get Moving to Ward Off Arthritis
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(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 »

Hope for Childhood Arthritis
May 05, 2008

CLEVELAND (Ivanhoe Broadcast News) -- We think of arthritis as something that hits when we get old. But it can strike kids, too. One type can leave... Read summary »