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- Christmas Gifts That Comfort - Christmas Gifts…Created: 2009-11-17 @ 03:17:43 EST Updated: 2009-11-17 @ 04:16:29 EST
Christmas gifts are traditionally exchanged on Christmas eve or Christmas day. You may know what Christmas gifts you are getting already, but for sure you know what you want. Which Christmas gifts … - Spine Osteoarthritis - Test Your KnowledgeCreated: 2009-11-16 @ 04:29:18 EST Updated: 2009-11-16 @ 05:49:56 EST
Take our 12-question quiz about the basic facts of spine osteoarthritis… - Does Doctor Intimidate You - IntimidateCreated: 2009-11-05 @ 18:07:15 EST
Does your doctor intimidate you? Does your doctor encourage you to ask questions or does he shut you down? Communication is important -- but never more important than between a doctor and patient… - Cervical Pillow Relieves Neck Pain - Cervical Pillow…Created: 2009-11-04 @ 15:11:44 EST
A cervical pillow can improve the alignment of your neck and spine, helping to relieve neck pain associated with arthritis. Choose a cervical pillow that suits you -- there are many different featu… - Diet and Exercise Benefit Osteoarthritis Patients - Diet and Exercis…Created: 2009-11-04 @ 14:50:25 EST
Diet and exercise are important aspects of managing osteoarthritis but neither is a cure. You should consult your doctor for appropriate diet and exercise regimens to help manage your osteoarthriti… - Cartilage - All About CartilageCreated: 2009-10-28 @ 14:17:04 EDT
When you are diagnosed with osteoarthritis, your doctor may launch into a discussion about cartilage damage or cartilage being worn away. What exactly is cartilage? What causes cartilage loss? Can … - Heberden's Nodes - What Are Heberden's NodesCreated: 2009-10-27 @ 23:16:02 EDT
Heberden's nodes are associated with osteoarthritis. While not everyone with the disease develops Heberden's nodes, they are more commonly associated with primary osteoarthritis rather than seconda… - Rest Pain – Will Rest Ease Pain of Osteoarthritis …Created: 2009-10-26 @ 12:03:52 EDT Updated: 2009-10-26 @ 16:24:30 EDT
Will rest improve osteoarthritis pain and other symptoms? Most often you hear about the importance of remaining physically active. But is it as important to rest to decrease osteoarthritis pain?… - Joint Replacement Surgery Experience - Joint Replacement Surgery…Created: 2009-10-15 @ 03:52:37 EDT Updated: 2009-10-15 @ 04:01:49 EDT
There is a high success rate with joint replacement surgery. But that's not to say there are no failed joint replacement surgeries. Share your experience with joint replacement surgery. Were you we… - Bromelain - What You Need to Know About Bromelain…Created: 2009-10-02 @ 17:24:01 EDT
Bromelain is an extract derived from the pineapple plant. Bromelain is used as a dietary supplement to treat osteoarthritis. Further studies are needed to draw conclusions about the effectiveness o… - Severe Osteoarthritis - What Is Severe Osteoarthritis…Created: 2009-10-02 @ 16:00:14 EDT
Osteoarthritis symptoms can range from mild to severe. With severe osteoarthritis, the cartilage that normally covers the joint erodes, leaving bone to rub on bone. As bone wears, joint deformity c… - Osteoarthritis Help - Getting Help for Osteoarthritis…Created: 2009-09-28 @ 04:03:40 EDT Updated: 2009-09-28 @ 20:58:35 EDT
Finding osteoarthritis help can seem overwhelming to someone having early symptoms. Osteoarthritis help comes from many sources -- your doctor, physical therapists, occupational therapists, support… - Vacuum Cleaners Designed for Comfort - Vacuum Cleaners…Created: 2009-09-21 @ 06:36:18 EDT Updated: 2009-09-21 @ 12:26:09 EDT
When you live with chronic pain from arthritis, using a vacuum cleaner is difficult. Put simply, it hurts! But there are several ergonomic, lightweight, or self-propelled vacuum cleaners that make… - Flannel Pajamas for Men With Osteoarthritis - Flannel Pajamas…Created: 2009-09-15 @ 03:26:37 EDT
Flannel pajamas are soft and comfortable. Looking for another reason to wear them? Flannel pajamas keep joints and muscle warm, possibly reducing joint stiffness and joint pain… - Osteoarthritis Supplements - Choosing Osteoarthritis Supplements…Created: 2009-09-03 @ 13:13:36 EDT
Many osteoarthritis patients are intrigued by natural remedies, including supplements. There are plenty of osteoarthritis supplements from which to choose. Learn about osteoarthritis supplements an… - Weight Gain - Osteoarthritis and Weight Gain …Created: 2009-09-01 @ 02:31:02 EDT
Joint pain and other osteoarthritis symptoms can cause you to be less active. With less physical activity, weight gain can become an issue. Has weight gain been a problem for you since being diagno… - Flannel Pajamas for Women With Osteoarthritis - Flannel Pajamas…Created: 2009-08-31 @ 04:50:30 EDT
Flannel pajamas are popular for two reasons -- they are soft and they are warm. Cozy, comfy, all those words apply too. But there is even more reason to wear flannel pajamas if you have osteoarthri… - Hobbies - Continue Your HobbiesCreated: 2009-08-30 @ 04:21:38 EDT Updated: 2009-08-30 @ 04:49:14 EDT
When joint pain and stiffness are at their worst, you may wonder how you can continue your hobbies. I'll stop short of saying it's easy with arthritis, but you can continue your hobbies, in spite o… - Cognitive Behavioral Therapy - What Is Cognitive Behavioral TherapyCreated: 2009-08-27 @ 13:32:18 EDT
Cognitive behavioral therapy is a type of psychotherapy which is based on the concept that your unhealthy moods and behaviors are derived from negative thoughts and beliefs. Cognitive behavioral th… - Bouchard's Nodes - What Are Bouchard's NodesCreated: 2009-08-13 @ 13:44:41 EDT
Bouchard's nodes are associated with osteoarthritis. While not everyone with the disease develops Bouchard's nodes, they are more commonly associated with hand osteoarthritis… - Transport Wheelchair Options - Transport WheelchairCreated: 2009-08-13 @ 02:37:22 EDT
A transport wheelchair is not for someone who needs to spend most of their time in a wheelchair. Instead, a transport wheelchair is a lightweight version designed to get you from point A to point B… - Osteoarthritis Gets No Respect - OsteoarthritisCreated: 2009-08-06 @ 09:01:24 EDT
Osteoarthritis doesn't make the news as often as rheumatoid arthritis or some other types of arthritis. Generally speaking, people don't seem to understand how painful and disabling osteoarthritis … - Supple - What You Need to Know About SuppleCreated: 2009-08-06 @ 04:38:26 EDT
Supple is a liquid dietary supplement that touts its ability to lubricate, comfort, and rebuild your joints. Supple is prominently marketed "As Seen On TV." Learn more about what's in Sup… - Aleve - What Is AleveCreated: 2009-08-04 @ 13:57:34 EDT
Aleve is an over-the-counter nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug. Aleve contains naproxen as its active ingredient… - Reflexology for Osteoarthritis - ReflexologyCreated: 2009-07-24 @ 04:22:38 EDT
Reflexology is an alternative treatment for osteoarthritis. Once you learn what it is and how it works you may wonder how reflexology could help osteoarthritis. Keep an open mind!… - Multidisciplinary Team for Osteoarthritis - Multidisciplinary TeamCreated: 2009-07-20 @ 14:04:35 EDT
A multidiscplinary team approach is best for treating osteoarthritis. A multidisciplinary team is a group of various health care professionals who become part of your health care team. … - Arthritis Aids Make Living With Osteoarthritis Easier - Aids for Art…Updated: 2009-11-17 @ 04:26:26 EST
Arthritis aids are specially designed adaptive equipment which make up for lost strength and lost mobility. Osteoarthritis can cause physical limitations which interfere with usual daily activities… - Hand Osteoarthritis - Test Your KnowledgeUpdated: 2009-11-16 @ 03:44:46 EST
Take our quiz about the basic facts of hand osteoarthritis… - Hallux Rigidus - What You Need to Know About Hallux Rigidus…Updated: 2009-11-13 @ 19:54:27 EST
Hallux rigidus is a form of degenerative arthritis. Hallux rigidus usually affects adults between 30 and 60 years of age and results from prior high school sports injuries… - Cartilage Regeneration for Osteoarthritis - Cartilage Regeneration…Updated: 2009-11-13 @ 19:52:57 EST
Cartilage regeneration attempts to restore damaged articular (joint) cartilage. Several techniques have been used for cartilage regeneration. While it has been performed in Europe, cartilage regene… - Diclofenac Patch Relieves Acute Pain -- Diclofenac Patch…Updated: 2009-11-13 @ 19:28:27 EST
A diclofenac patch, known as the Flector Patch, is a topical alternative to oral nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs). The diclofenac patch was FDA-approved in January 2007 and marketed in… - Pilates and Osteoarthritis Pain - Pilates Soothes Osteoarthritis Pai…Updated: 2009-11-10 @ 20:48:45 EST
Pilates is a type of exercise that is not too aggressive for osteoarthritis patients. Pilates helps build a strong core, which helps soothe osteoarthritis pain… - Talk to Your Doctor - What Do You Talk to Your Doctor About?…Updated: 2009-11-03 @ 15:26:31 EST
When you talk to your doctor, what do you talk about? Do you find it difficult to talk to your doctor? Many patients don't share important information with their doctors and make a concerted effort… - Osteoarthritis Diagnosis - Criteria for Osteoarthritis Diagnosis…Updated: 2009-10-04 @ 20:25:49 EDT
Early diagnosis of osteoarthritis is important. Osteoarthritis diagnosis precedes consideration of effective treatment options. Learn about osteoarthritis diagnosis… - MAKOplasty - What Is MAKOplastyUpdated: 2009-10-04 @ 20:14:03 EDT
Not all arthritis patients are candidates for partial knee or hip replacement. Why do surgeons feel uncomfortable with the unicompartmental procedure? MAKOplasty may offer more precise and consiste… - Joint Replacement Surgery - What You Need to Know About Joint Replac…Updated: 2009-10-04 @ 19:50:13 EDT
Joint replacement surgery is recommended to relieve arthritis pain and restore joint function when other treatment options fail. Joint replacement surgery is considered a successful, safe, and reli… - Celebrex (Celecoxib) - What You Need to Know About Celebrex (Celecox…Updated: 2009-10-04 @ 19:45:46 EDT
Celebrex, generic name celecoxib, is one of the COX-2 inhibitors (also known as a COX-2 selective NSAID) used to treat osteoarthritis and other types of arthritis. Patients should follow directions… - Mobic (Meloxicam) - What You Need to Know About Mobic (Meloxicam)…Updated: 2009-10-04 @ 19:36:01 EDT
Mobic, generic name meloxicam, is one of the nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs used to treat osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis. Patients should follow directions for the safe use of Mobic … - External Fixation - Joint Distraction Using External Fixation Delays…Updated: 2009-10-04 @ 19:31:45 EDT
An external fixation brace for the knee can be used for joint distraction and to delay the need for knee replacement surgery. Wearing an external fixation brace for two months provides pain relief … - Self-Management Programs for Osteoarthritis - Self-Management Progra…Updated: 2009-10-04 @ 19:26:16 EDT
More than half of people who responded to an online survey for World Arthritis Day said they would like to have access to self-management programs and courses. Are self-management programs effectiv… - Hand Osteoarthritis - Hand OA - Osteoarthritis of the Hand…Updated: 2009-10-04 @ 19:17:10 EDT
Osteoarthritis of the hand can be painful and disabling. Stiffness, swelling, and pain are typical symptoms associated with osteoarthritis of the hand. Learn more about the cause, diagnosis, sympto… - Osteoarthritis Is Most Common Type of Arthritis - What Is Osteoarthr…Updated: 2009-10-04 @ 19:13:01 EDT
Osteoarthritis is the most prevalent type of arthritis. Osteoarthritis, most common among people over 65 years old, can affect people of any age. Over 21 million adults in the United States have os… - Insoles - Lateral-Wedge Insoles May Ease Knee Pain…Updated: 2009-10-04 @ 19:02:10 EDT
Special insoles can help reduce pain associated with medial component (inner) knee osteoarthritis. The insoles, known as lateral-wedge insoles, lessen pain by changing the biomechanics of the knee… - What is Osteoarthritis - Overview of Osteoarthritis with Pictures…Updated: 2009-10-04 @ 18:58:24 EDT
Osteoarthritis, one of more than 100 types of arthritis and related diseases, is the most prevalent type of arthritis. Osteoarthritis is most common among adults over 65 years old but people of any… - Coping With OsteoarthritisUpdated: 2009-09-20 @ 05:50:39 EDT
Osteoarthritis can affect your ability to perform usual daily activities. It's important to adjust and adapt as joint symptoms worsen. Be mindful of the physical, mental, and financial aspects of l… - Osteoarthritis Symptoms / Osteoarthritis DiagnosisUpdated: 2009-09-20 @ 05:36:20 EDT
Osteoarthritis is the most common type of arthritis. More than 21 million Americans have osteoarthritis and the number is expected to soar as the Baby Boomer generation ages. Early diagnosis and ea… - Osteoarthritis TreatmentsUpdated: 2009-09-20 @ 05:29:01 EDT
Osteoarthritis is a painful disease which can interfere with a patient's ability to perform routine daily activities. The goals of osteoarthritis treatment are to relieve pain and other osteoarthri… - Living With Osteoarthritis - How Is Living With Osteoarthritis…Updated: 2009-08-30 @ 04:54:52 EDT
People formulate expectations based on previous experience. For example, if your grandmother had osteoarthritis, her experience may affect your perception of the disease. How has living with osteoa… - Alternative Medicine for Osteoarthritis - Alternative Medicine for O…Updated: 2009-08-14 @ 23:59:18 EDT
Alternative medicine, also refered to as complementary medicine, is largely ineffective for osteoarthritis -- with a few exceptions. Researchers found a few alternatives treatment options that do w… - Osteo Bi-Flex - What Is Osteo Bi-FlexUpdated: 2009-08-14 @ 23:48:51 EDT
Osteo Bi-Flex is a dietary supplement that contains glucosamine and chondroitin. Osteo Bi-Flex is one of the popular brand name sources of these two supplements which improve joint strength, joint …