Heberden's nodes are associated with osteoarthritis. While not everyone with the disease develops Heberden's nodes, they are more commonly associated with primary osteoarthritis rather than secondary osteoarthritis.......[Read More]

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A common type of arthritis caused by infection is septic arthritis. This is due to the intrusion of an infectious agent in the joints. Usually, the invader is bacteria, but there are cases where mycobacterium, fungus, and virus also intrude joints. The entry point of the infectious agent is usually ......[Read More]

Steroids are synthetic hormones that can be used to help people control symptoms of arthritis, such as pain and inflammation. The type of steroids used to treat arthritis differ by the location and severity of the condition, and include oral, topical and injected steroids, each of which may cause si......[Read More]

Tune in and learn. Reliable information about rheumatoid arthritis, the latest news, real life stories about people living with RA and tips for making daily tasks easier - in every episode.......[Read More]

Arthritis pain relief can be short term or long term. For short term relief, you may be instructed to take acetaminophen if you have little or no inflammation at all.......[Read More]

Follow these tips to improve your daily life with rheumatoid arthritis, from, how to get moving in the morning to finding the energy to have fun.......[Read More]

The condition of osteoarthritis only gets worse over time, so it is important to learn ways to manage it or limit its impact on daily activities. Wearing special shoes can help those with knee osteoarthritis to reduce their pain when walking.......[Read More]

As with many things in life, the short answer is "it depends"! There are many different forms of exercise, that all work different parts of the body, and that all do different things. Many people cite exercise as one of the best ways of dealing with osteoarthritis, so long as it is done th......[Read More]

What are some of the neurological complications of Wegener's granulomatosis, and how can they be treated?......[Read More]

Having arthritis in your neck, which is also called cervical spondylosis, may cause pain, difficulty driving and doing other normal daily activities. Pain and inflammation caused by arthritis in your neck can be managed with self-care and pain medications. According to the Mayo Clinic and the Nati......[Read More]

Did you know that gout relief could be literally steps away from you right now? Experts have found several benefits for baking soda and treating gout could be one among them. Basic scientific teachings states that acid can be neutralized by an alkali.......[Read More]

The makers of Tylenol sell a specific type of over-the-counter medication for arthritis pain relief called Tylenol Arthritis Pain. Tylenol.com states that Tylenol is recommended by doctors for osteoarthritis more than any other type of pain relief drug. Check with a doctor before you take Tylenol Ar......[Read More]

The diagnosis of ankylosing spondylitis is often delayed in primary care. This may partly be due to inability to differentiate inflammatory back pain (IBP) from mechanical. This study assesses the current practice of general practitioners in using clinical, radiological, and laboratory investigation......[Read More]

For lots of people cervical spondylosis is a pain in the neck. It happens because the padding with the disks in the back of the cervical spine has degenerated. It is the one type of neck arthritis that is the most common cause of neck pain.......[Read More]

The first thing to be aware of with any arthritic pain relief treatment is that you are simply 'relieving' the pain, and not actually treating or curing the underlying cause of that pain. The arthritis condition may be, and in most cases probably is, worsening in spite of the pain relief b......[Read More]

Positive actions can benefit a person with arthritis. Turn these actions into 8 daily habits.......[Read More]