Thursday, October, 29, 2009

Weak Wrist Caused By Rheumatoid Arthritis

Health Encyclopedia: Wrist Pain

Definition
Wrist pain is any pain or discomfort in the wrist.
Alternative Names

Pain - wrist

Considerations

Common Causes

Carpal tunnel syndrome is a common cause of wrist pain. You may feel aching, burning, numbness, or tingling in your palm, wrist, thumb, or fingers. The thumb muscle can become weak, making it difficult to grasp things. Pain may extend up to your elbow.

Carpal tunnel syndrome occurs when an important nerve (calle...

View all »

Expert & Community Posts

When Satisfactory Biologics Are Not Enough: Satisfying Sex With Rheumatoid Arthritis

By Mark Borigini, M.D. , Health Expert

Autumn is here. Whether it is because we are cold, or we sense the never-ending cycle of life... Read more »

Which came first, a diagnosis of rheumatoid arthritis (RA) or multiple sclerosis (MS)?

By Lisa Emrich , Health Expert

...is the culprit. Some days it doesn't matter the cause of the symptom, the treatment is the... Read more »

Living Day to Day with Rheumatoid Arthritis and Multiple Sclerosis

By Lisa Emrich , Health Expert

...previously known was related to rheumatoid arthritis) and cause a different type of pain and... Read more »

When I get depressed I cry

By Hollybgroovin , Health Expert

...over. I had lost my career as a court reporter because the damage in my fingers was so great... Read more »

Better Living Through Chemistry

By Lene Andersen , Health Expert

...at what my days were like -- or weren't, rather, because I wasn't doing anything except being in... Read more »

Go to Posts »

Health Guide

Carpal tunnel syndrome

...in the hand and fingers. Alternative Names Median nerve dysfunction Causes, incidence, and risk factors Carpal tunnel syndrome is caused by pressure on the... Read more »

Carpal tunnel release

Carpal tunnel syndrome can be caused by pressure on the median nerve at the wrist, which can lead to pain and weakness in the hand. The median nerve supplies feelings to the thumb,... Read more »

Carpal Tunnel Syndrome: Causes

CausesBiologic Causes. Carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) is considered an inflammatory disorder caused by repetitive stress, physical injury, or medical conditions. It is often very difficult, however, to... Read more »

Carpal Tunnel Syndrome: Diagnosis

...Conditions. Arthritic conditions, including rheumatoid arthritis, gout, and osteoarthritis, can all cause pain in the hands and fingers that may mimic carpal tunnel disease. The treatment for... Read more »

Surviving A Rheumatoid Arthritis Flare

...of The Flare Factor and leave a comment! Read all of Sara's Posts Visit the Single Gal's Guide to Rheumatoid Arthritis Read more »

Images

Rheumatoid arthritis

Related News

Rheumatoid Arthritis: A Genetic Link?

June 16, 2008

By Kate McHugh, Ivanhoe Health Correspondent ORLANDO, Fla. (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a debilitating condition affecting... Read summary »

Caffeine Helps Prevent Multiple Sclerosis

July 07, 2008

(Ivanhoe Newswire) When you enjoy your cup of coffee in the morning you may also be helping to prevent a central nervous disease. A new study in... Read summary »

Researchers Find New Use for Anti-Malarial Drug

April 14, 2008

By Lindsay Braun, Ivanhoe Health Correspondent ORLANDO, Fla. (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- A study reveals taking hydroxychloroquine (HCQ) -- an... Read summary »

Assessing Arthritis

May 16, 2007

PITTSBURGH (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, 2006

PALO ALTO, Calif. (Ivanhoe Broadcast News) -- Rheumatoid arthritis is a painful, chronic disease that affects about 2 million Americans. There are... Read summary »

Go to News »

Note: All clinical content on this site is physician-reviewed, except material generated by our community members.

Featuring Content From:

By using this service, you accept our Terms of Use. Please read them. The consumer health information on MyRACentral.com is for informational purposes only and is not a substitute for medical advice or treatment for any medical conditions. You should promptly seek professional medical care if you have any concern about your health, and you should always consult your physician before starting a fitness regimen. Copyright © 2005-2009. The HealthCentral Network, Inc. All rights reserved.

We comply with the HONcode standard for trustworthy health information: verify here.

Sign in