Natural Cures For Rheumatoid Arthritis
Health Encyclopedia: Rheumatoid Arthritis Introduction
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 classify rheumatoid arthritis as type 1 or type 2.
- Type 1, the less common form, lasts a few months at most and leaves no permanent disability.
- Type 2 is chronic and lasts for years, sometimes for life.
Expert & Community Posts
I've Got Rhythm, I've Got Rheumatoid Arthritis
By Mark Borigini, M.D. , Health Expert...with you the importance of the circadian rhythm in rheumatoid arthritis. I am often asked... Read more »
Studies Help the Rheumatologist Help the Patient
By Mark Borigini, M.D. , Health ExpertRheumatoid arthritis affects about one percent of the population, but it does affect women to a... Read more »
There may be new ways to test for Rheumatoid Factor
By Mark Borigini, M.D. , Health Expert...(anti-CCP) antibody in diagnosing and prognosing rheumatoid arthritis. RF remains the granddaddy... Read more »
Putting a Stop to Rheumatoid Arthritis Before it Begins
By Mark Borigini, M.D. , Health ExpertWhile there is no cure for rheumatoid arthritis, it appears that physicians can stop the... Read more »
Ask the Expert: Are There Any Diets You Can Recommend to Reduce the Symptoms of RA?
By Mark Borigini, M.D. , Health Expert...flare-ups? Answer: The approach to controlling rheumatoid arthritis through dietary... Read more »
Health Guide
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June 16, 2008By Kate McHugh, Ivanhoe Health Correspondent ORLANDO, Fla. (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a debilitating condition affecting... Read summary »
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May 16, 2007PITTSBURGH (Ivanhoe Broadcast News) -- Right now, most doctors rely on the way an arthritic's joints look and feel to assess the efficacy of their... Read summary »
Better Fix for Rheumatoid Arthritis
January 13, 2006PALO ALTO, Calif. (Ivanhoe Broadcast News) -- Rheumatoid arthritis is a painful, chronic disease that affects about 2 million Americans. There are... Read summary »
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