OrganizedWisdom Health - Osteoarthritis

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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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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MRI Image of Degenerative Joint Disease

BrianGS — Sat, 14 Nov 2009 19:08:35 GMT

A magnetic resonance imaging or MRI scan of a joint is a noninvasive test that helps a physician assess the extent of damage and disease when a degenerative joint disease, such as arthritis or osteoarthritis, is suspected. An initial assessment of injured or diseased musculoskeletal tissues (e.g., bones, tendons, ligaments, joints) is usually carried out with x-rays or CT since MRI examinations are more expensive and take longer to perform and evaluate.

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Osteoarthritis and Smoking

Mindy6197 — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 23:58:52 GMT

According to research, smoking does not increase the risk of developing osteoarthritis. Research has also shown that women who smoke have a decreased risk for developing severe osteoarthritis of the hands. Osteoarthritis is most commonly seen in patients between the ages of 45-65 years old.

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Who Is Best Suited for Synvisc Injections

Jkg0679 — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 14:55:16 GMT

Synvisc injections are best suited for patients who have failed to respond to other forms of therapy for osteoarthritis of the knee.

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Alternatives to Synvisc Knee Injections

Jkg0679 — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 14:45:42 GMT

Alternatives to Synvisc injections in the knee include medications, supportive devices, lifestyle changes, exercise, and surgery.

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Knee Braces for Osteoarthritis

KenyottaE — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 17:35:04 GMT

Knee braces for osteoarthritis are worn around the knee to take the pressure off the part of your knee joint that is affected by arthritis.

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Intra Articular Injections

KenyottaE — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 15:15:03 GMT

Intra articular injections are medicines that are directly injected into areas that are causing pain or inflammation. Intra articular injections are commonly used in the treatment of arthritis and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).

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Knee Osteoarthritis Treatment

KenyottaE — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 18:40:49 GMT

Treatment for knee osteoarthritis usually involves managing the pain caused by osteoarthritis. Your doctor may recommend the use of pain medicines or physical therapy. Your doctor may also recommend injections to relieve pain and protect the joints.

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Chronic Pain and Fatigue

JRafferty — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 05:18:58 GMT

Chronic pain and fatigue can often go hand in hand. An individual suffering with chronic pain can develop sleep problems that can lead to fatigue.

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