Noun
arthritis (plural arthritides)- Inflammation of a joint or joints causing pain, swelling and stiffness, and due to various causes such as infection, trauma, degenerative changes or metabolic disorders.
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...There are over 100 different forms of arthritisWebMd Arthritis Basics. The most common form, osteoarthritis (degenerative joint disease) is a result of trauma to the joint, infection of the joint, or age. Other arthritis forms are rheumatoid arthritis, psoriatic arthritis, and autoimmune diseases in which the body attacks itself. Septic arthritis is caused by joint infection. Gouty arthritis is caused by deposition of uric acid crystals in the joint, causing inflammation. There is also an uncommon form of gout caused by the formation of rhomboid crystals of calcium pyrophosphate. This gout is known as pseudogout. Read full entry
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- 1.Arthritis Foundation
- Supports research to find the cure for and prevention of arthritis of all kinds including ankylosing spondylitis, fibromyalgia, juvenile rheumatoid arthritis, and ...
- http://www.arthritis.org/
- 2.Arthritis - Wikipedia
- Article about arthritis, which is one of the leading cause of disability in people over the age of 65.
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Arthritis?
I think that my horse has
arthritis in her back. What
can I do to help ease the
pain. Is there any rubs or
anthing else I can do? Is it
still okay to ride her?
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Check with a vet to make sure that it is indeed arthritis the next time that you have him or her out. Glucosamine/Chondroitin is an excellent supplement that has helped many of the horses that I know including one of my own. You should also look into having a chiropractor come out and take a look at your horse. It will run you anywhere between 40 and 100 dollars but is well worth the money if you can afford it. Good luck. |
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What are the signs of I had a serious wreck 10yrs
ago and fractured my hip in
several places and had to have
major surgery. The doctor told
me that I would be more
suceptable to arthritis. I am
now 32 and have been having
for the last few yrs or so
pain in my arms and legs but
only at night when I am trying
to sleep. Could this be the
onset of arthritis? What are
the signs? Thanks!
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One of the signs of arthritis is when one has pain when they know the weather is going to change such as when it rains. Stiffness such as during cold weather can also be a symptom of arthritis. Some people notice their pain worse during the day and others at night too. This can often tie in to the weather as well. Sometimes swelling and redness can be symptoms of arthritis. As to how to prevent it once it starts the only thing that can be done is to minimize the amount of pain thru medication and other forms of treatment and sometimes exercise. Sometimes pain in the muscles can be a sign of arthritis too. When I first started out I didn't have the classic symptoms of arthritis. My problem was muscle pain in my thigh area. Whenever my arthritis acts up and I know it's going to be a bad flare I will often feel it in my thigh first and one way I'll know it is when I start to feel a burning sensation in that area and then the pain comes next. To learn even more about arthritis please check out: http://www.arthritis.about.com and http://www.osteoarthritis.abou t.com |
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What is the difference between I take 200 mg Celebrex every
day for arthritis. My RN
friend says she takes Mobic 15
mg and it is the only
arthritis medicine her
hospital prescribes since it
is safer and works better than
Celebrex. I want to know why
it is safer and what, if any,
are the side effects?
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About celebrex: It is true that it is slightly better for the stomach (GI tract in general) and it does not have the detrimental side effects (increased cardiovascular morbidity and mortality) that vioxx and bextra had. Mobic is a less specific COX-2 inhibitor and has never been shown to be any better than celebrex. As mobic is not generic it is as expensive as celebrex. If you are looking for a cheaper alternative to celebrex, I would recommend Etodolac as it is generic and overall better tolerated than ibuprofen or naprosyn. From a personal standpoint: my mother tolerated celebrex ok but had severe stomach problems with mobic. As always YMMV. Disclaimer: I am not a paid consultant for any of these companies and have no direct financial interest in them. |
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