Rheumatoid Arthritis - All SharePosts Relating To "Back Pain"

Jules

Fibromyalgia and RA since 2005

posted 08/05/2008, comments (7)

RA and back pain

From what I've read and heard, RA mostly affects the "small joints". SO, I am wondering if the TERRIBLE lower back and hip pain I have is RA related. I have never injured my back, and have had an office type job my whole adult life. I had an MRI of my spine 2 years ago when they thought my RA was MS and my spine was normal. ... Read more Chevron

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Christine Miller

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posted 05/11/2008, comment (1)

Home Remedies for Rheumatoid Arthritis: Tart Cherries and Cherry Juice

The Home Remedy: Drinking tart cherry juice or eating tart cherries helps reduce arthritis pain and inflammation. The tart or sour cherry is also known as the pie cherry, Montmorency cherry or Balaton cherry. These are different from the sweet cherries commonly sold at grocery stores like Bing, Ranier and Lambert cherries. According to... Read more Chevron

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Christine Miller

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posted 03/03/2008, comments (0)

Dual Use of Prescription and Over-the-Counter NSAIDs

Nonsteroidal anti inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) are commonly used to treat the pain and swelling of arthritis and other musculoskeletal conditions. NSAIDs come in prescription form (e.g. Celebrex, Mobic) and over the counter (e.g. aspirin, ibuprofen). Studies have shown that about 30% of people with some form of arthritis use over-the-counter NSAIDs... Read more Chevron

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Mark Borigini, M.D.

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posted 10/12/2006, comments (0)

Ask the Expert: Diagnostic Tests for Muscle Swelling, Rash and El

Question: Hello, I am a 47-year old female who has not yet been diagnosed with any condition, although I do have an upcoming appointment with a rheumatologist. I have severe swelling in most of the muscles in my body, especially on the left side. I can feel huge knots and swelling, and sometimes I have a terrible rash that accompanies the pain,... Read more Chevron

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