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Arthritis

Current topics:

• - Keto diet for RA
  I been doing some reading i take methotrexate  and they say u can take keto to  reduces swelling is this true 
• - Cataract caused by long term steroid use
  Having recently been diagnosed with a cataract in my left eye caused by long-term steroid use I wondered if anybody else has experienced this and do people know about this?? I have also been on hydro
• - Do your friends and family understand your condition?
  Hello everyone, Having a chronic condition, such as RA, is difficult for many reasons but sometimes the most difficult thing is having the people around understand what you're really going through ea

Current topics:

• - Side effects of methotrexate
  Hi im Jo. Ive been on methotrexate injection and cimzia injection for about 2 years now to treat inflammatory arthritis. I also have fibromyalgia and ulcerative colitis.  After having a growth remove
• - What treatments do you/have you used? Success?
  Hello. There are many  levels of treatments for RA: NSAIDs, Steroids, DMARDs, and Biologic agents, and within each level, many different options. Please share what type of treatment you have used and
• - Turmeric
  hi all been taking turmeric for the last 2 weeks and have found it very good for easing the pain and inflammation on my wrists and fatigue do not feel so tired anymore even though I get up at 4 in the

Current topics:

• - Fifteen percent of osteoporosis patients who take 'drug holidays' suffer bone fractures
  Patients who take osteoporosis drugs for long periods typically are advised to temporarily discontinue the drugs to prevent rare but serious side effects to the jaw and thighs. A Loyola Medicine stud
• - Pain relief.
  Has anyone any experience if gabapentin? Have just been  this alongside tramadal. Would be interested to hear peoples views. Thanks.
• - Osteoarthritis
  Hi I have osteoarthritus of the spine  I suffer with a lot of pain in the spine and it affecting my legs from my hips to feet constantly throbbing and aching .Tried applying for pip told I wasn't ent

Current topics:

• - 9 Arthritis Pain Relief Tips for Winter Weather
  Many arthritis sufferers complain of aching joints during the cold season. Whether the joint pain/weather connection is scientifically true or not, you can still use these arthritis pain-relief tips w
• - 16 Tips for Traveling With Rheumatoid Arthritis
  Whether you travel for business or pleasure, you know rheumatoid arthritis is one thing that will always come with you. But you can still go wherever you need or want to go. Make it easier on yourself
• - 7 Hacks That Can Help Rheumatoid Arthritis Hand Pain
  Sometimes you’re not near your specially purchased gadgets. Or maybe you don’t want to spend money on an item you might not use too often. That’s where "hacks" come in. Hacks are a clever way of

Current topics:

• - Where is your osteoarthritis?
  Osteoarthritis is the most prevalent form of arthritis and it most commonly occurs in the spine, hands, hips, and knees. Where does your osteoarthritis affect you? Is it just one location or several
• - What caused your osteoarthritis?
  The actual reason for osteoarthritis is unknown and several factors can play into developing this condition. For different people the suspected cause of osteoarthritis can change. For some, it is dir
• - Bone spurs: do you get them and where?
  Hello, Bone spurs (extra bits of bone, which feel like hard lumps, that form around the affected joint) are unfortunately a symptom of osteoarthritis that many people are impacted by. Do you get bone

Current topics:

• - Pain medication
  There are different types of pain and ainti-inflammatory medications that can help you reduce pain due to osteoarthritis. Analgetics, non-steroidal anti-inflammatory medications, corticosteroids... wh
• - Steroid injections for osteoarthritis
  If your osteoarthritis is extremely painful, steroid injections can be a solution for relieving pain, especially in the smaller joints, like you fingers or knees. The advantage of these injections is
• - Hyaluronic acid injections
  Hyaluronic acid injections are considered by some doctors and researched an effective way to relief osteoarthritis symptoms, especially for knee osteoarthritis, as the acid helps lubricate the joints

Current topics:

• - 5 exercises for osteoarthritis in the hands
  Exercise is one of the best ways to manage osteoarthritis. Exercise strengthens your muscles, to reduce pressure made on joints, and helps joints move easier and remain lubricated. If you have osteoa
• - 12 Pain Relief Tips for Knee Osteoarthritis
  Medications — such as anti-inflammatories, intra-articular steroids, and hyaluronate injections — are often prescribed to treat osteoarthritis knee pain. However, natural remedies can also help pr
• - 9 Ways You Can Sleep Better with Osteoarthritis
  Osteoarthritis can cause pain at night as well as during the day, which can wake you up and make your sleep pattern irregular, which in its turn causes fatigue, more pain, etc. Good news, there are th