Comments for Arthritis Questions http://arthritisquestions.org Answers to all your questions about arthritis. Wed, 10 Mar 2010 14:23:30 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.1 hourly 1 Comment on Is there anything I can do about the swelling in my toe due to psoriatic arthritis? by Ramona H http://arthritisquestions.org/arthritis/is-there-anything-i-can-do-about-the-swelling-in-my-toe-due-to-psoriatic-arthritis/comment-page-1#comment-1811 Ramona H Wed, 10 Mar 2010 14:23:30 +0000 http://arthritisquestions.org/arthritis/is-there-anything-i-can-do-about-the-swelling-in-my-toe-due-to-psoriatic-arthritis#comment-1811 As the inflammation in the joint diminishes so should the swelling. Sometimes toe splints help because the toe is immobilized...They can be purchased at the drug store.. Good luck.. As the inflammation in the joint diminishes so should the swelling. Sometimes toe splints help because the toe is immobilized…They can be purchased at the drug store..
Good luck..

]]> Comment on Why do white people have weaker bones? by wendy_da_goodlil_witch http://arthritisquestions.org/arthritis/why-do-white-people-have-weaker-bones/comment-page-1#comment-1859 wendy_da_goodlil_witch Wed, 10 Mar 2010 08:28:48 +0000 http://arthritisquestions.org/arthritis/why-do-white-people-have-weaker-bones#comment-1859 African American women have higher bone density, but they can still get osteoporosis. African American women have higher bone density, but they can still get osteoporosis.

]]> Comment on What is the best method in relieving arthritis in the lower back that causes pain throughout the legs? by frogginmama52 http://arthritisquestions.org/arthritis/what-is-the-best-method-in-relieving-arthritis-in-the-lower-back-that-causes-pain-throughout-the-legs/comment-page-1#comment-1823 frogginmama52 Tue, 09 Mar 2010 20:42:18 +0000 http://arthritisquestions.org/arthritis/what-is-the-best-method-in-relieving-arthritis-in-the-lower-back-that-causes-pain-throughout-the-legs#comment-1823 If you are having pain in your legs,then the artharitis is worse than they say or else it is a vertebre problemI was born with a deformed 5th lumbar & it caused all kinds of changes to my lower back,until my discs were bulging & my nerves were irritated to the point of my legs going paralized. I ended up having 2 major surgeries & I feel for you with the leg pain!At leastIi can walk,but with a cane ,& sometimes I have to use a wheelchair for long hauls. I would get a second opinion. If you are having pain in your legs,then the artharitis is worse than they say or else it is a vertebre problemI was born with a deformed 5th lumbar & it caused all kinds of changes to my lower back,until my discs were bulging & my nerves were irritated to the point of my legs going paralized.
I ended up having 2 major surgeries & I feel for you with the leg pain!At leastIi can walk,but with a cane ,& sometimes I have to use a wheelchair for long hauls.
I would get a second opinion.

]]> Comment on can you have rheumatoid arthritis without it showing up in blood work? by Kelle http://arthritisquestions.org/arthritis/can-you-have-rheumatoid-arthritis-without-it-showing-up-in-blood-work/comment-page-1#comment-1828 Kelle Tue, 09 Mar 2010 13:24:11 +0000 http://arthritisquestions.org/arthritis/can-you-have-rheumatoid-arthritis-without-it-showing-up-in-blood-work#comment-1828 See differential diagnosis section: See differential diagnosis section:

]]> Comment on Scientology – Can Dianetics Cure Arthritis? by AnonymousBarbarious http://arthritisquestions.org/arthritis/scientology-can-dianetics-cure-arthritis/comment-page-1#comment-1605 AnonymousBarbarious Tue, 09 Mar 2010 12:00:43 +0000 http://arthritisquestions.org/arthritis/scientology-can-dianetics-cure-arthritis#comment-1605 In 1999 they were able to put videos on the internet? She says something about it at 2:23 In 1999 they were able to put videos on the internet? She says something about it at 2:23

]]> Comment on Is it possible that people with no swelling in their joints to have rheumatoid arthritis? by cindy j http://arthritisquestions.org/arthritis/is-it-possible-that-people-with-no-swelling-in-their-joints-to-have-rheumatoid-arthritis/comment-page-1#comment-1807 cindy j Mon, 08 Mar 2010 19:06:24 +0000 http://arthritisquestions.org/arthritis/is-it-possible-that-people-with-no-swelling-in-their-joints-to-have-rheumatoid-arthritis#comment-1807 No. It is the general rule, but not always. Over 80% of juvenile cases don't. "Less than 20% of juvenile rhumatoid arthritis cases begin with fever and swelling in the joints, arthritis rash, swollen lymph nodes, GIT or gastrointestinal track disease, liver disease (non-infectious hepatitis), and a swollen spleen. For these children, flu-like symptoms may precede the onset of the arthritis for months to years. The child’s temperature may spike just over 100 F once or twice daily, often in the late afternoon or evening and then it quickly returns to normal. Chills are common. These children can be apparently well between attacks of fever." And adults can have rheumatoid arthritis a long time before swelling appears. "For most people, joint symptoms develop gradually No. It is the general rule, but not always. Over 80% of juvenile cases don’t.
“Less than 20% of juvenile rhumatoid arthritis cases begin with fever and swelling in the joints, arthritis rash, swollen lymph nodes, GIT or gastrointestinal track disease, liver disease (non-infectious hepatitis), and a swollen spleen.

For these children, flu-like symptoms may precede the onset of the arthritis for months to years.

The child’s temperature may spike just over 100 F once or twice daily, often in the late afternoon or evening and then it quickly returns to normal. Chills are common. These children can be apparently well between attacks of fever.”

And adults can have rheumatoid arthritis a long time before swelling appears. “For most people, joint symptoms develop gradually

]]> Comment on I want to find out the best medication for Rheumatoid Arthritis? by IceCreamPrincess http://arthritisquestions.org/arthritis/i-want-to-find-out-the-best-medication-for-rheumatoid-arthritis/comment-page-1#comment-1836 IceCreamPrincess Mon, 08 Mar 2010 13:57:05 +0000 http://arthritisquestions.org/arthritis/i-want-to-find-out-the-best-medication-for-rheumatoid-arthritis#comment-1836 You need to talk with your doctor and ask him about this. THere are so many new things for RA that he will be the best one to tell you. Try to find a rheumatologist instead of a family doctor and if you already go to one and he doesn't take care of you the correct way, maybe is time to find a different one. There is no cure for this as there is no one medicine that will work for you. Everyone is different and reacts different. I have take Methotrexate, Plaquenil, Arava, NSAIDS (aspirin stuff), Gold, Prednisone. Some worked and some didn't, Please don't be fooled by the "herbal" potions out there. Some might help you but the majority are bogus and might actually harm you if you stop your other medications. I'm not a doctor but I had RA for the last 20 years. You need to talk with your doctor and ask him about this. THere are so many new things for RA that he will be the best one to tell you. Try to find a rheumatologist instead of a family doctor and if you already go to one and he doesn’t take care of you the correct way, maybe is time to find a different one. There is no cure for this as there is no one medicine that will work for you. Everyone is different and reacts different. I have take Methotrexate, Plaquenil, Arava, NSAIDS (aspirin stuff), Gold, Prednisone. Some worked and some didn’t, Please don’t be fooled by the “herbal” potions out there. Some might help you but the majority are bogus and might actually harm you if you stop your other medications.
I’m not a doctor but I had RA for the last 20 years.

]]> Comment on What does Rheumatoid Arthritis Feel Like? by Mary Boo http://arthritisquestions.org/arthritis/what-does-rheumatoid-arthritis-feel-like/comment-page-1#comment-1839 Mary Boo Mon, 08 Mar 2010 08:21:39 +0000 http://arthritisquestions.org/arthritis/what-does-rheumatoid-arthritis-feel-like#comment-1839 The degree to which rheumatoid arthritis affects your daily activities depends in part on how well you cope with the disease. Talk to your doctor or nurse about strategies for coping. With time you'll find what strategies work best for you. In the meantime, try to: Keep a positive attitude. With your doctor, make a plan for managing your arthritis. This will help you feel in charge of your disease. Studies show that people who take control of their treatment and actively manage their arthritis experience less pain and make fewer visits to the doctor. The degree to which rheumatoid arthritis affects your daily activities depends in part on how well you cope with the disease. Talk to your doctor or nurse about strategies for coping. With time you’ll find what strategies work best for you. In the meantime, try to:

Keep a positive attitude. With your doctor, make a plan for managing your arthritis. This will help you feel in charge of your disease. Studies show that people who take control of their treatment and actively manage their arthritis experience less pain and make fewer visits to the doctor.

]]> Comment on What’s the best thing to give an older dog for arthritis? by MANDYLBH http://arthritisquestions.org/arthritis/whats-the-best-thing-to-give-an-older-dog-for-arthritis/comment-page-1#comment-1690 MANDYLBH Mon, 08 Mar 2010 07:18:37 +0000 http://arthritisquestions.org/arthritis/whats-the-best-thing-to-give-an-older-dog-for-arthritis#comment-1690 DO NOT GIVE TYLENOL It is poison to a dog. You can give him 1500 mg of glucosomine/condrotin (available at Wal-mart cheaper than from the vet) I paid nearly 20 dollars for 144 pills to be given once a day. Your vet may suggest higher dose. DO NOT GIVE TYLENOL It is poison to a dog. You can give him 1500 mg of glucosomine/condrotin (available at Wal-mart cheaper than from the vet) I paid nearly 20 dollars for 144 pills to be given once a day. Your vet may suggest higher dose.

]]> Comment on Scientology – Can Dianetics Cure Arthritis? by TheTrueMasterOfLife http://arthritisquestions.org/arthritis/scientology-can-dianetics-cure-arthritis/comment-page-1#comment-1604 TheTrueMasterOfLife Mon, 08 Mar 2010 07:03:03 +0000 http://arthritisquestions.org/arthritis/scientology-can-dianetics-cure-arthritis#comment-1604 yes but it's sad to hear how she claims she is happy. we all know she wasn't, yet she said it like she meant it! yes but it’s sad to hear how she claims she is happy. we all know she wasn’t, yet she said it like she meant it!

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