What Is Gouty Arthritis? Definition: Gouty arthritis refers to a form of arthritis caused by deposits of needle-like crystals of uric acid.The term arthritis refers to more than 100 types of different rheumatic diseases. Gouty arthritis accounts for approximately 5% of all cases of arthritis. Gouty arthritis is one of the most painful rheumatic diseases.Gouty arthritis usually strikes a single joint, most commonly the big toe...more
Arthritis and the Foot Copyright (c) 2010 Tina BoucherIn the past couple of days I have diagnosed several cases of arthritis in the foot. You may think that getting arthritis in the foot is an uncommon problem, but since there are many joints in the foot, it is a prime place for it to occur.Over 30 million Americans suffer from arthritis in all parts of their body and while adults are the major sufferers of the disease, children...more
arthritis - what to do Arthritis – What to Do The most important aspects of arthritis are: 1. Easing the pain 2. Exercise 3. Weight loss 4. Good food choices As an arthritis sufferer I know the pain arthritis can bring. For some people it can be unbearable. Currently I'm taking medication from my doctor to ease the pain. Like most modern medication it has side affects and doesn't entirely take away my pain. However I don't want to increase the dosage for fear this would increase the side affects, like constipation and tiredness.I will eventually investigate other methods of pain control. But whatever happens you need some affective form of pain control. Before you get arthritis and when you have it, exercise is essential. They say "if you don't use it, you'll lose it" and this is very true. OK, the exercise can often be painful for you but keep doing it or you will get worse. Weight loss is very very important. As an overweight myself I'm fully aware of how this makes my arthritis worse. I'm doing my best to control my weight and know that weight loss will ease my pain and give me increased energy. But controlling food intake is a hard task. By good food choices...more
Gout Pain Relief - 7 Ways For Relieving Gout Arthritis Pain Gout is considered to be one of the most throbbing rheumatic illnesses. So it's vital to find gout pain relief fast! When uric acid crystal deposits become lodged between two bones of a joint space or connective tissue, or both, the deposits can lead to inflammatory...more
Arthritis Cure-How to Beat the Pain Part 1 Arthritis is the single most common chronic condition among older Americans. About half the people over age sixty have some form of the disease. It is also the single leading cause of disability among all ages. It is mostly characterized by significant pain and loss of function. While it may...more
Arthritis Cure-How to Beat the Pain Part 2 Apart from weight loss, regular exercise, and maintaining a good posture, there are many other things you can do to rid yourself of arthritis pain. They are as follows. 1 Use Ice to Prevent PainWhen joints are overworked or overused, ice is sometimes recommended to prevent pain. Cold packs are often used in this case, by wrapping ice cubes in a plastic bag, then wrapping the ice bag in a clean cloth. Apply the cold pack for fifteen to twenty minutes, and then remove it for ten minutes before reapplying it. You can also use commercial gel-filled cold packs for more convenience. Be sure to always wrap the frozen packs in cloth as direct application to the skin may cause you to suffer the equivalent of frostbite. 2 Take aspirin or ibuprofen to relieve pain and inflammation. 3 Use heat to reduce Pain Hot water bottles, heating blankets, and hot baths have been helpful in the management of arthritic pain. Apply heat to soothe dull throbbing pain and stiffness. Be very careful when using heat to reduce pain- no more than ten to fifteen minutes at a time. Take at least one hour break before reapplying. 4 Use specially designed...more
Arthritis Assistive Devices: Bringing Smiles on the Faces of All With the ever changing world and the fast moving life of the people are around the globe, people have started desiring for equipments which will make their workload less...more
Anterior Hip Replacement Surgery Helps to Overcome Arthritis Pain In current years, the anterior hip replacement surgery has gained enormous popularity in the US. The anterior hip replacement surgery is lesser invasive procedure...more
Try Feldenkrais for your Rheumatoid Arthritis Pain Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a long-term inflammatory disease that affects both tissues and organs, but mainly attacks joints. The disease produces inflammation in the lining of the...more
The Difference Between Gout And Arthritis Arthritis is a common term used by folks to describe the pain and swelling in joints which then results to restricted motion. One trigger for joint inflammation occurs since of the common wear...more
Basal Joint Arthritis Does your thumb hurt when you try to open a jar? Do you have pain at the base of your thumb? You may have a common condition called Basal Joint Arthritis, or arthritis at the base of the thumb.What is it?The...more
How to Deal with Arthritis When You're Forty Age has finally caught up with you. Arthritis is a common condition especially among adult men reaching forty years of age more or less. There are different types of arthritis. One may...more