OrganizedWisdom Health - Chronic Pain

Fibromyalgia vs. Arthritis

JRafferty — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 18:41:12 GMT

While fibromyalgia is sometimes considered an arthritis-related condition, it is not a true form of arthritis. Arthritis is a disease of the joints. Fibromyalgia does not cause inflammation or damage to the joints, muscles, or other tissues as does arthritis.

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Fibromyalgia and Vision

SScroggins — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 22:28:34 GMT

Vision problems, especially blurred vision, are common complaints among fibromyalgia patients. Should you notice a change in vision, consult with an eye care professional.

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Diabetes and Fibromyalgia

Cgifford — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 22:35:43 GMT

Fibromyalgia is relatively common in patients with type 1 and type 2 diabetes.

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Antibiotic Therapy for Rheumatoid Arthritis

SScroggins — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 16:03:03 GMT

Researchers continue to study the effects of antibiotics on rheumatoid arthritis. Minocycline, doxycycline, and a combination of tetracycline and clindamycin are a few of the antibiotics that are sometimes used to treat rheumatoid arthritis.

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Upper Back Pain Causes

Mindy6197 — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 11:54:47 GMT

The most common causes associated with upper back pain include poor posture, a sudden back injury, and muscle strains. Other possible causes include osteoporosis, scoliosis, degenerative disc disease, herniated disc, and over exertion. For more information on possible causes of upper back pain, see the links below.

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Sjogren's Syndrome and Rheumatoid Arthritis

Irish1970 — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 04:13:49 GMT

Some forms of Sjogren's syndrome, known as secondary Sjogren's syndrome, are related to connective tissue diseases like rheumatoid arthritis and scleroderma. Sjogren's syndrome is a disease that affects the autoimmune system. The most common symptoms are a dry mouth and eyes because the glands do not produce sufficient fluids.

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Ultracet for Chronic Pain

ShanaMScott — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 03:15:28 GMT

Ultracet, a brand name for a drug consisting of tramadol and acetaminophen, is typically prescribed for short-term pain, but has also been found to be effective in treating chronic conditions such as arthritis and fibromyalgia. The tramadol in ultracet is recommended for the treatment of moderate to moderate severe chronic pain in patients who have not responded to previous oral therapy.

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Muscle and Joint Stiffness

ShanaMScott — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 03:08:31 GMT

Muscle and joint stiffness are early symptoms of arthritis. Muscle and joint stiffness can also be caused by many injuries and conditions; they are frequently seen in autoimmune conditions such as rheumatoid arthritis and lupus. If due to arthritis, exercise may help to reduce joint stiffness and improve symptoms of pain.

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Juvenile Rheumatoid Arthritis and Gait

Jkg0679 — Sat, 14 Nov 2009 02:50:58 GMT

How you move (your gait) can be affected by pain associated with juvenile rheumatoid arthritis.

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Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Rheumatoid Arthritis

ShanaMScott — Sat, 14 Nov 2009 01:40:46 GMT

The addition of cognitive behavioral therapy to medical management has been found to be effective in reducing depression and joint inflammation in patients with recent onset of rheumatoid arthritis.

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