Archive for January, 2011

Rheumatoid arthritis is considered to be an autoimmune disease. An autoimmune disorder means that one's body is having an immune response to its own cells. Rheumatoid arthritis, like other forms of arthritis manifests in the joints, appearing as chronic inflammation and pain. It can attack people of all ages and there is no sure-fire cure. It can be handled with medication and helped with surgery. The hand and wrist region have multitudes of tiny joints in it. The hands are relied upon to perform constant intricate maneuvers that one tends to take for granted as long as everything is working well and is pain free. Writing, cooking, working in the garden, to name just a few tasks; require much [...]

Chronic inflammatory disease that causes joint swelling, pain and stiffness is called rheumatoid arthritis also known as RA. Do not confuse RA with another form of arthritis known as osteoarthritis. RA is caused by an autoimmune disorder where as osteoarthritis is due to the wear and tear we put on our joints as we age. It is important to understand that rheumatoid arthritis is caused by our immune system attacking cells in our joints that are not invaders, but are seen as such by the immune system. This is why it is called an autoimmune disease, it simply means that our body is attacking itself. There is no cure for arthritis, but there are treatments that you can use to alleviate the pain [...]

There are many small joints present in hand and wrist, which function together to produce motion. These joints are essential to perform most of our day-to-day activities like threading a needle or tying a shoelace. It would be very difficult to perform our daily activities if these joints are affected by arthritis. Arthritis can affect various parts of the hand and wrist. There are multiple causes, which develop arthritis in hand. Recent research reveals that one out of every five individuals live in the United States has not less than a joint with the signs or symptoms of arthritis. Nearly 50 percent of the arthritis sufferers are under age of 50 years. It is the major cause of impairment in [...]

Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a disease that affects millions of individuals around the world every year. Many RA sufferers express pain, not only in the smaller joints of the hands and feet, but neck pain, back pain, and even sciatica in severe manifestations. Approximately one per cent of the world's population, one in ten thousand individuals, are affected by rheumatoid arthritis. There appears to be a significant, gender-based difference, with three to five times as many women as men presenting with symptoms. Interestingly, smokers appear to be at significantly greater risk than non-smokers, up to four times as many smokers as non-smokers exhibit the disorder, although the reasons for this [...]

Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a chronic inflammatory joint disease (Autoimmune disease) that is characterised by daily pain, stiffness and fatigue which, in turn, limits activities of daily living. Rheumatoid arthritis, a crippling disease that affects approximately 2-3% of the world's population, and usually starts between the ages of 20-40 years and is more common in women, affecting them 3 times more often than men. Some forms of the disease can occur in children. Rheumatoid arthritis affects about 1 percent of our population and at least two million Americans have definite or classical rheumatoid arthritis. It is a much more devastating illness than previously appreciated. Rheumatoid arthritis [...]

If you or someone that you know is suffering from arthritis, no matter what form of the disease it may be, the best thing that you can do is get an arthritis treatment center and get in contact with them. With an arthritis diagnostic and treatment center you are going to get in contact with professionals who have knowledge in this area and who are going to be able to provide you with valuable information on your condition. They are also going to be able to offer you insight and advice on how to take care of yourself and who the best doctors are that specialize in arthritis conditions. If you want to find centers so that you can really open your eyes on your disease and make sure that [...]

The reason for rheumatoid arthritis pain treatment is because this disorder can be pretty nasty when it comes to pain. Many people believe that they can not move due to the excruciating pain that occurs when the disorder acts up. Joints, tendons and bones are usually affected by this disorder which can make movement painful and mobility out of the question when it affects weight bearing tissues and joints. Drugs and other forms of medication are the foremost recommendation for rheumatoid arthritis treatment. Most of these treatments recommendations are non steroidal anti inflammatory drugs (NSAID) which are quite effective in controlling the inflammation and swelling that often accompany [...]

Due to its widespread nature, there are many organisations throughout the world set up to help people affected by arthritis but there are not many as well established and respected as the Arthritis Foundation. What is The Arthritis Foundation? The Arthritis Foundation is a not for profit organisation that dedicate their resources to helping improve the lives of those affected by arthritis. They are especially focused on those suffering from the disease and help them through prevention, control and cure of all forms of the affliction. In actual fact, it is the only not for profit organisation in the world that offer help for more than 100 different strands of arthritis. Many other arthritis [...]

Research is continually proving that Rheumatoid arthritis symptoms can be relieved by making simple changes to your diet. As a matter-of-fact, studies show that certain foods can actually boost your immune system and can help decrease the inflammation that is so often associated with Rheumatoid arthritis. Here are a few diet changes you can do that may help with your RA symptoms. Drink Tea Teas such as the green tea and black tea varieties (which contains polyphenols or EGCG), is a known natural anti-inflammatory. Therefore, the more green tea you consume in a day, the less inflammation you should have. Teas also contain antioxidants and antibacterial, anti-aging and antiviral properties to [...]

Diabetics are not the only ones to suffer foot pain, people with arthritis are also prone to foot pain. Due to the fact that the foot has 33 joints, it is especially prone to arthritis. Arthritis is characterized by the inflammation and swelling of the cartilage and lining of the joints, and often includes an increase of joint fluid. Walking and moving is often extremely difficult for those with arthritis foot pain. What causes arthritis foot pain? There are different causes, but those that put a person at greater risk include: - Injury and strain not properly taken care of - Bacteria and viral infections - Certain disorders such as ileitis and colitis - Certain prescription drugs and [...]