Arthritis
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Arthritis
Asked by K.P. from San Francisco
on January 28, 2008
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Any one with Rheumatoid Arthritis and Depression?
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- I was just wondering if this is my mom. If not sorry for the confusion but you sure do sound exactly like her. Anyway, if not here i go. RA can be painful. Any medicat...
- I believe I have some wonderful products that would help relieve some of the pain/problems you are having. Please contact me and I will refer you to a great web site ...
- Hi K., I am a licensed acupuncturist in San Jose and I specialize in working with women. I have successfully treated both RA and depression in a number of my patien...
Arthritis
Asked by B.B. from Kansas City
on March 6, 2008
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Is there anything over the counter to help the pain of arthritis? I've tried Tylenol and Aleve. Neither worked. My doctor put me on an arthritis perscription drug, ...
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- B., I have been dealing with cronic pain for the last 7 years. I have used an over the counter product called SAM-E and that helped a lot. Also, the Arthritis Found...
- Have you gotten any answers about the psoratic arthritis? I believe I may have it but have went to the doctor to be diagnosed yet. I too do not want to be aon any me...
- B., Taking drugs does not solve the problem. They only relieve the symptoms temporarily. Arthritis, rheumatism, and gout are caused by uric acid from the eating of ...
Arthritis at 35
Asked by C.G. from Atlanta
on June 4, 2009
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I was wondering if anyone else had early onset of arthritis. I'm pretty sure I have it in a few fingers. I've started taking a glucosomine/chondroitin supplement. I...
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- Hey C.! I am 37 now. I have Rheumatoid arthritis since I was 26 and OsteoArthritis since I was 30. You need to see a doctor. You could have progressive joint damag...
- I had pain around my waist every morning. I take a patented joint-protection tablet every morning. I haven't had any further pain. If this product doesn't help, wh...
- I have dealt with arthritis since I was 27. The biggest problem for me was regulating meds to keep flares at a minimum and my stomach normal. If it is just minor aches...
Arthritis and Pain
Asked by F.T. from Dallas
on April 10, 2009
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My mother suffers severely from arthritis pain and being almost immobile. She is still able to walk, but has more and more problems. Is there *anyone* who might know o...
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- You didn't mention whether it is rheumatoid arthitis or not however, Dr. Bernard Rubin or Rahul Patel @ UNT Health Science Center in FW are both wonderful rheumatologi...
- You should try Dr. Vu in the HEB area.
- My husband is 24 and has RA he goes to Dr. Dhin. He is located in downtown fort worth.###-###-#### Their office is really good with helping us find programs for his e...
Juvenile Arthritis
Asked by M.C. from Cincinnati
on March 30, 2008
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I wonder if anyone out that has any experience with juvenile arthritis. My 9 year old daughter has been diagnosed (this past week) with some type of arthritis by our ...
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- If you can afford it, check out the fibromyalga center or an osteopath doctor. I have a friend who shared with a me a testimony of a young teenager with arthritis. He ...
- Hello M., I hear all the worry in your message. I have been there myself. I had very similar symptoms at a young age. It was not diagnosed till I was 18 though. I h...
- M., before you let the doctors pump your baby full of medications that are formulated for adults, please, please, please I implore you to research every alternative op...
Arthritis After Pregnancy
Asked by J.H. from Charlotte
on October 8, 2008
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I just had an amazing baby girl about 1 week ago. During the last stages of my pregnancy, I developed sharp pains in my hands. It appears that I now have arthritis i...
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- I had sharp pains in my wrists after having my daughter ( 4yrs ago) My doctor didn't seem too concerned and after a few months it just went away. ( I think it was the...
- Hello J.. My mom always told me that if you have arthritis in your family, there is a great possibility for pregnancy to set it off in you. That is if you have it in...
- Hi J. Full disclosure-I work for a wonderful company that specializes in health and nutrition. We have a wonderful product called OPC-3 that has been very helpful t...
Arthritis-Like Pain
Asked by A.J. from Los Angeles
on February 13, 2008
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Hi All,
I'm coming to you ladies because I'm having some communication issues with my doctors and need to have some ideas before I go in again.
I had my first c...
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- It could be fibromyalgia, or you could have gotten bitten by a tic while out of state. you may want to go to the Fibromyalgia site and read I think they also have a te...
- Hi A.: I experienced the same painful symptoms along with dramatic hair loss several years ago. While it may be stress, I would encourage you to ask your Dr. to che...
- Yes, you definitely need a new MD. Some good Rheumatologists are: Dr. Arkfeld and Dr. Shinada @ USC.
Rheumatoid Arthritis and Pregnancy
Asked by R.H. from Chicago
on April 23, 2008
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I am seeking advice on what to do about my rheumatoid arthritis. I have been trying to have a baby for the last 14 months. During this time I have not been taking an...
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- RA is a kick in the butt painful fight I know how bad you hurt here are some healthy remedy's I know work as I use them. The medications you mentioned will not be goo...
- Hello I do not have arthritis yet, but I am on the verge. I am 29 and have not been kind to my body. I played sports, ride horses, and I am a plumber. Every join...
- I have a friend who was diagnosed with RA during her last pregnancy. She was swollen and had nodules and the whole bit. Couldn't buckle her baby into carseat, or eve...
Seeking Other Moms Who Have a Child with Juvenile Arthritis
Asked by S.C. from Dallas
on July 29, 2006
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My two year old was recently diagnosed with juvenile arthritis and I'm looking for other moms who have a child with this disease.
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- S., I am sorry to hear of your child's diagnosis. The following web site may be helpful to you. http://www.arthritistrust.com/ This web site is dedicated to the er...
- I have a friend in Colorado whose daughter has this. If you would like for me to forward on your info e-mail me.
- Hi, I don't have a child with JRA but my niece who is 3 was just diagnosed. She has had it for about a 1 1/2 but just got diagnosed. Most of her pain is in her kn...
Seeking Advice Regarding Rheumatoid Arthritis in Pregnancy
Asked by R. from Chicago
on July 27, 2006
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i am pregnant with my second child. i have had ra for many years. has anyone been on enbrel or another arthritis drug during pregnancy?
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- don't take it - they keep on saying certain arthritis drugs are fine and then 5 yrs later say it is really dangerous. For your baby do not take the chance. Good luck!
- As I understand it, the drug is comparitively new as it was introduced in 1998, and sufficient studies haven't been done to test its effects in pregnancy or breast fee...
- I do not have RA, or use these mediation. I have Fibromyalgia. When talking with my Rheumatologist, he mentioned that often during pregnancy symptoms of Fibromyalgia...
