Understanding Arthritis

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Rheumatoid Arthritis : Health & Medical

Hot or Cold for Arthritis Pain

Treating arthritis pain is often a process of trial and error. Whether to best manage pain with ice, heat or both can be confusing, but selecting the best treatment option is possible.

Ankylosing Spondylitis

Find WebMD's comprehensive coverage of ankylosing spondylitis including medical reference, news, pictures, videos, and more.

What Is Seronegative Arthritis?

Seronegative arthritis is an umbrella condition that covers several forms of arthritis that can sometimes be confused with rheumatoid arthritis. The symptoms are similar, but treatment can be very different, so proper diagnosis is important in order to successfully treat the different forms of seron

Herbal Supplements for Osteoarthritis

Herbal supplements are gaining popularity among osteoarthritis patients -- but there is a lot you should know about each of the herbal supplements before buying and trying them. Learn more about herbal supplements used to treat osteoarthritis.

How To Help Reduce Arthritis Pain With Omega 3 Fish Oil

Arthritis is a condition characterized by the inflammation of the joints in the body. This is usually caused by trauma of some kind to the joint, such as an infection or plain old age. Arthritis is painful and can limit mobility. There is no cure for arthritis and patients are left with treating the

Total Ankle Arthroplasty Diagnosis

Total ankle replacement (arthroplasty) is one of several treatments that may be prescribed when a person has rheumatoid arthritis of the ankle or a seriously injured ankle. Arthroplasty replaces bone and cartilage with an artificial joint made of metal and plastic. Ankle replacement is only done whe

What Do Autoimmune Disease and Maternity Pay Share in Common?

Autoimmune disease and maternity leave pay share much in common. Autoimmunity is the leading cause of more than 100 chronic illnesses. These illnesses strike women 75% of the time. And of course pregnancy strikes women 100% of the time. Short term disability insurance is the common thread.

Polymyalgia Symptoms and Signs

Symptoms can include severe stiffness and pain located in the muscles, but the person should not have any associated weakness just pain. In the lower body the pain is found mainly in the thighs, hips, lower back. In the upper body it is concentrated on the shoulders and neck. Accompanying the pain c

Osteoarthritis of the Hand

Illustration copyright 2005 by Nucleus Communications, Inc. All rights reserved. http://www.nucleusinc.com Osteoarthritis is a condition in which the cartilage that protects and cushions the joints breaks down over time. Eventually, the bones, formerly separated by cartilage, rub against each ...

Pain Relief: How NSAIDs Work

Information on pain relief and how NSAIDs (nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs) work to relieve pain.

Osteoarthrosis Vs. Osteoarthritis

Arthritis is a joint disorder causing pain, stiffness and inflammation of one or more joints. According to the National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion, an estimated 46 million people suffer with some form of arthritis. Osteoarthritis and osteoarthrosis are common types of

Deaths Heighten Arthritis Drugs Warning

The TNF blockers Cimzia, Enbrel, Humira, and Remicade will get stronger warnings about fungal infections, including one called histoplasmosis.