There is no way to prevent rheumatoid arthritis.
The treatment of rheumatoid arthritis has improved dramatically in the past 50 years. A comprehensive approach that combines medications, rest balanced with exercise, lifestyle modifications, and sometimes surgery, can help many people to lead normal lives. The most important goals in treating rheumatoid arthritis are maintaining your ability to move and function, reducing pain, and preventing future joint damage. If these...
Read moreLast year, I wrote about research finding links between stress and depression and increased rheumatoid arthritis disease activity. Now, new... Read more »
I’ve been having some pretty significant issues with my gut. The problem has continually gotten worse over the past few years, to the... Read more »
Rheumatoid arthritis.Steroids.Sedentary lifestyle.Being low on vitamin D. All are risk factors for developing osteoporosis. Although... Read more »
People suffering from rheumatoid arthritis and other illnesses causing chronic pain often experience stress and are significantly more... Read more »
May is Arthritis Awareness Month and I want to discuss the connection between rheumatoid arthritis and heart disease. If you live with... Read more »
Q: How do most patients get referred to a rheumatologist in the first place?Kremer: Usually, it’s the pain that’s perceived to be arthritis pain.... Read more »
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Disease-Modifying Anti-Rheumatic Drugs (DMARDs)Disease-modifying anti-rheumatic drugs (DMARDs) are the standard treatments for RA. They are used... Read more »
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,... Read more »
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Scientists working with mice have found that a type of bacteria that lives in the gut may trigger an immune response that can lead to rheumatoid... Read more »