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arthritis - Definition:
(Source: MedicineNet)
Arthritis: Inflammation of a joint. When joints are inflamed they can develop stiffness, warmth, swelling, redness and pain. There are over 100 types of arthritis. (see osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, ankylosing spondylitis, psoriatic arthritis, lupus, gout, pseudogout ).
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About arthritis
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Arthritis is a joint disorder featuring inflammation . A joint is an area of the body where two bones meet. A joint functions to allow movement of the body parts it connects. Arthritis literally means inflammation of one or more joints. Arthritis is frequently accompanied by joint pain. Joint pain is referred to as arthralgia . Arthritis is classified as one of the rheumatic diseases. These are conditions that are different individual illnesses, with differing features, treatments, complications
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Natural Remedies for arthritis
(By Sharon Montes, M.D.
Source: WholeHealthMD)
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There is no cure for osteoarthritis, but supplements, when combined with a healthful diet, exercise, a daily stretching routine, and weight loss, can improve joint function and flexibility and perhaps even slow the progress of the disease. All these supplements (with the exception of white willow) can be used long-term, with or without conventional pain relievers such as acetaminophen or ibuprofen.
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glucosamine
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500 mg glucosamine sulfate 3 times a day
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nettle
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Apply topically to painful joints as needed, or take 90 mg of crude nettle leaf daily.
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boswellia
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300 mg (standardized to contain 60% boswellic acids) 3 times a day
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cayenne
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Apply topical cream to affected joints several times a day.
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MSM
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500 mg 3 times a day or 750 mg twice a day
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Further Reading on arthritis
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naproxen (Aleve, Aleve Caplet, Aleve Easy Open Arthritis, Aleve Gelcap, Anaprox, Anaprox-DS, Comfort (
eMedicineHealth
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Psoriatic Arthritis (
eMedicineHealth
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Arthritis and Musculoskeletal & Skin Diseases, National Institute of (
MedicineNet
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Arthritis in children (
MedicineNet
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Rheumatoid Arthritis - Overview (
WebMD
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What is rheumatoid arthritis ?Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a relatively common disease of the joints. In rheumatoid arthritis , the...common for people with rheumatoid arthritis to feel depressed.
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Rheumatoid Arthritis : Overview & Facts (
WebMD
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What is rheumatoid arthritis ? Who's at risk for juvenile RA? Get the facts on causes of rheumatoid arthritis , prevention, and the...
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Rheumatoid Arthritis Overview (
WebMD
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...basic information about the causes, symptoms, diagnosis, and treatments for rheumatoid arthritis ... Arthritis is a general term that means inflammation in a joint. Joint inflammation is characterized...
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Rheumatoid Arthritis - Treatment Overview (
WebMD
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Rheumatoid arthritis is most often treated with medication, exercise, and lifestyle changes. While treatment may help relieve...For more information, see Living With Rheumatoid Arthritis . More...
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Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis - Treatment Overview (
WebMD
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Learn about treatment for juvenile rheumatoid arthritis (JRA)...The goals of medical treatment for juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA) are to reduce your child's joint pain and to prevent...until...
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Arthritis Drug Overview (
WebMD
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Learn about the many arthritis medications including arthritis pain relievers, steroids, NSAIDS, DMARDS, chemotherapy drugs, and...and by prescription to treat the various forms of arthritis . Your...
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Understanding Arthritis -- the Basics (
WebMD
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Get a basic overview of arthritis , including descriptions of the various types of the disease... Arthritis includes a variety of inflammatory and noninflammatory joint diseases such as osteoarthritis,
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Septic Arthritis (
WebMD
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WebMD provides an overview of septic arthritis , including common symptoms, causes, risk factors, and...Septic arthritis is also known as infectious arthritis or bacterial arthritis . The condition is...
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Slideshow: Understanding Rheumatoid Arthritis (
WebMD
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WebMD provides a pictorial overview of rheumatoid arthritis (RA). Learn about the signs and symptoms of RA, how it is diagnosed,
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