Questions to ask your rheumatologist

Questions to ask your rheumatologist             When you discover that you are suffering from rheumatoid arthritis, then you may need to make your rheumatologist your best bosom buddy. Arthritis can be a complicate diseases, but with a good rheumatologist you can manage it quite well. There are several forms of [...]

Rheumatoid Arthritis and Depression

Rheumatoid Arthritis and Depression       Rheumatoid arthritis, just like many other diseases that cause chronic pain always predisposes its sufferers to experience stress and more often than not they suffer depression because of the many limitation the it deals on them by affecting many parts o their lives. For the reason that many [...]

Heated Computer Accessories Relieve Hand Pain

Daily computer use certainly does not help with any arthritis related problems. Set a time for every 2 hours maximum to get up and stretch not to cause further tension we hold in our neck and shoulders.
Ergonomic equipment has come along way and there are many tools that have been released to help us with our daily chores, including computer accessories.
Check out the heated mouse pads, chairs and jell accessories to make life a work a little more comfortable.

What is Fibromyalgia?

for many years Fibromyalgia has been ingnored or at least doubted by the medical industry. Typically showing up in women and looking like the signs of arthritis yet not necessarily showing up on a blood panel. Gybromyagia can affect various points in the body and is very painful, fatigue, dry eyes and general malaise are just a few of the signs. If you feel signs then see a physician, and if one does not take you seriously then see another. It is real and just because it may not have the physical soreness and redness of arthritis there is help and treatment and don’t forget the emotional side must be taken care of too.

Juvenile Arthritis (JRA)

                              What is Juvenile Arthritis? Juvenile arthritis is a general term for many types of arthritis that can develop in children.  The most common and potentially chronic type of childhood arthritis is Juvenile Rheumatoid Arthritis (“JRA”).   Sometimes, after a viral or bacterial infection, a severe form of inflammatory juvenile arthritis emerges, but goes away after a [...]

How Is Joint Movement Affected By Arthritis?

How Detererioration Causes the Pain How Is Joint Movement Affected By Arthritis? A joint is formed when two or more bones meet and move together.  The mechanics of movement vary—there are actually six different kinds of joints!  Examples that are easy to visualize are the ball and socket type and ones that act like a [...]

How Prevalent is Arthritis?

How Prevelant is Arthritis? How Prevalent is Arthritis?  More than 21% of the population has arthritis, which amounts to over 46 million people in the United States and over 4 million people in Canada.  Nearly two-thirds of arthritis patients are under age 65 and more than 60% of patients are women.  The disease affects all [...]

About Arthritis—the “Hidden” Disease

About Arthritis—the “Hidden” Disease  Everyone has heard of arthritis, but many people think of it as a disease of the elderly.  As a result, millions of arthritis stories remain hidden—while persons of all ages develop arthritis—even children.  Many of these people are of working age, trying to cope with a job and raising a family. [...]

Osteo Arthritis and Hip Problems

Osteo arthritis is typically associated with older people. As we age joints can become more brittle as calcium is lost and joints rub together abnd start to deteriorate.
We also can lose our balance as we age, this is when falls occur and hips break. Hip replacements are common but can take time to recover and the risk for infection is high.
Tai chi and exercise for balance, along with good supplements such as calcium with help us with our physical balance and posture. Try tai chi or yoga to keep supple and balance. Good nutrition and supplements are important for good health as we lose the nutrients we require to help fight off such diseases. Though no guarantee we have to make every effort we can to keep healthy and live the best lives we can.

Treating Gum Disease Reduces Symptoms of Rheumatoid Arthritis

Dental care has been linked to several diseases and can seriously affect the immune system. Toxins and blood from periodental disease has been linked to heart disease and other serious forms of illness.
Monthly cleanings and healthy home routines such as cleaning twice daily and flossing are imperative to good oral hygiene. For those with arthritis, assitance maybe required and special cleaning tools may be used for cleaning. Invest in an electrical toothbrush will be one of your best friends for this as it will help remove plaque while cleaning and the handles tend to be much bigger. Check out the products at
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