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Does Anybody Really Know What Fibromyalgia Is?
February 11, 2009 · 1 Comment
It seems like the only people who know what Fibromyalgia is are those who suffer from it. People know the name, but until it comes “a knockin” its not relevant to most of us. It’s truly a mystery disease, and as such, is completely misunderstood. Actually, Fibromyalgia is not a disease, but is a syndrome. So what is the difference, you might ask? Well, a syndrome is a group of problems, not an individual disease. Fibromyalgia took years to be recognized. It was ignored and misunderstood, and there are still doubters... [Read the full story]
Joint Pain
Temporary Relief for Arthritis Joint Pain
April 28, 2009 · Leave a Comment
In addition to medications and supplements there are many methods to provide temporary or short term relief for joint pain flare ups. These methods also help make it easier to exercise. Discuss these methods with your doctor before starting. Moist Heat - Use hot packs, warm towels, a bath or shower for 15 to 20 minutes three times a day. Talk to your doctor or therapist about deep heat from short waves and ultrasound. Deep heat can not be used however can not be used on acutely inflamed joints. Cold - Try a bag of ice... [Read the full story]
Arthritis
Online Chat Discussing Osteoarthritis & RA
May 14, 2009 · Leave a Comment
In May the nationally ranked Department of Orthopaedic Surgery and Department of Rheumatic and Immunologic Diseases are presenting two free live online health chats to the public. Both web chats will feature Cleveland Clinic physicians and will last for 60 minutes. They will allow users to submit questions to the doctors to get answers during the event. Ask the Arthritis Doctor On Tuesday, May, 19, at noon (EST) Elaine Husni, MD, MPH, will discuss diagnosis and treatment of osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis. Joint... [Read the full story]
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Gout Risk Linked to Genetic Genes
February 11, 2009 · Leave a Comment
A study led by a team of scientists in Scotland suggests that genes may play a part in increasing one’s risk of developing gout. The presence of the gene variant appears to impede the ability of the kidneys to filter uric acid from the bloodstream. The level of risk that a person has for gout will depend on which form of the gene they may have inherited. The study was published in the March 9th online issue of Nature Genetics and is the work of researchers based at the MRC Human Genetics Unit, Western General Hospital,... [Read the full story]
Sports Injury Pain
The Cost of Pain
February 11, 2009 · Leave a Comment
Recently, star quarterback Tom Brady was injured and lost to his team for the season. A painful knee injury was incurred when a lineman rushed into his knee while he was passing the football. What is the cost of his pain? To quote Newsweek: “Brady, the consensus best player in the NFL’s gold-standard franchise, is a rare commodity: a Super Bowl winning, super-model dating (Gisele Bundchen), MVP quarterback, who is equally at home on the cover of a sports magazine as he is in the pages of a glossy celebrity tabloid.... [Read the full story]
Bursitis
What is Bursitis?
May 14, 2009 · 1 Comment
Many times pain from Arthritis or Sports Injuries don’t just affect the joints, it can be in the soft tissue around muscles and bones. Bursitis is a common condition that involves inflammation of the elbow, wrist, hip, knee, ankle or most often the shoulder. Let’s take a look at why Bursitis occurs. A bursa is a small, fluid-filled sac that acts as a cushion between a bone and other moving parts: muscles, tendons, or skin. Bursae (the plural of bursa) are found throughout the body. Bursitis happens when a bursa becomes... [Read the full story]
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February 16, 2009 · Leave a Comment
Thanks to the wonderful folks at Remedy-Alert for their ongoing sponsorship and support to keep this site alive as valuable resource for those of us who realize frequent or daily pain. While having a Featured Sponsor enables us to keep the doors open, it also benefits you in that we do not have to try to sell you ebooks, affiliate products, “Ebay Stuff”, “Amazon Stuff” or litter our blog with a myriad of flashing “Buy Me” banners that polka dot all the other blogs. We appreciate the financial support provided... [Read the full story]
Arthritis
Online Chat Discussing Osteoarthritis & RA
In May the nationally ranked Department of Orthopaedic Surgery and Department of Rheumatic and Immunologic Diseases are presenting two free live online health chats to the public. ... [Read more]
Temporary Relief for Arthritis Joint Pain
In addition to medications and supplements there are many methods to provide temporary or short term relief for joint pain flare ups. These methods also help make it easier to... [Read more]
Gout & Bursitis
What is Bursitis?
Many times pain from Arthritis or Sports Injuries don’t just affect the joints, it can be in the soft tissue around muscles and bones. Bursitis is a common condition that involves... [Read more]
Gout Risk Linked to Genetic Genes
A study led by a team of scientists in Scotland suggests that genes may play a part in increasing one’s risk of developing gout. The presence of the gene variant appears to impede... [Read more]
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Sports Pain
The Cost of Pain
Recently, star quarterback Tom Brady was injured and lost to his team for the season. A painful knee injury was incurred when a lineman rushed into his... [Read more]
The Frustration of Sports Injury Pain
Injury and pain are a competitive athlete’s worst nightmare, ruining even the best-laid training plans. And when injuries become chronic, they can destroy... [Read more]