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Friday, March 19th, 2010
No matter what kind of arthritis you may have, a balanced diet is essential for good health. Some preliminary studies suggest that two nutrients in particular — vitamin C and vitamin D — may show promise for easing osteoarthritis. (Vitamin D helps your body absorb calcium, builds bone mass, and prevents bone loss; vitamin C helps your body repair tissue.) Make sure you get enough calcium, which will strengthen your bones and help prevent osteoporosis. Consult your doctor to see if a vitamin supplement is right for you.
The most commonly observed vitamin and mineral deficiencies in patients with RA, are folic acid, vitamin C, vitamin D, vitamin B6, vitamin B12, vitamin E, folic acid, calcium, magnesium, zinc and selenium. Although, food is always the preferred source for vitamins and minerals, it may be essential to use supplementation to assist in counterbalancing the outlined deficiencies and improving nutritional status for patients with RA. Increased intake of antioxidants such as selenium and vitamin E may decrease free-radical damage to joint linings, which diminish swelling and pain.
Both Vitamin D and Calcium are vital nutrients for strong bones and teeth, Calcium plays an essential role in nerve and muscle formation as well as blood clotting and regulation of the heartbeat. Absorption of calcium in the body can be inefficient and as Vitamin D promotes absorption, these two nutrients are best taken together.
Vitamin C and other antioxidants – Vitamin C is utilized in the formation of collagen in cartilage and it serves as an antioxidant that is effective in preventing inflammation. Studies have suggested improvements in OA patients who consumed an average of 152 mg of Vitamin C per day. Other excellent sources of antioxidants include colorful fruits and vegetables and dark chocolate.
Foods high in calcium include dairy products such as milk, cheese, and yogurt; calcium-fortified orange juice; and broccoli. Vitamin D is found in dairy products. Being out in sunlight for at least 15 minutes each day without sunscreen will also help with vitamin D intake; your body makes vitamin D when it’s exposed to sunlight.
Food-based sources of vitamins and minerals are better than dietary supplements, which are not as fully absorbed by the body. If your child has little appetite for food, however, your doctor may recommend dietary supplements.
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Wednesday, March 17th, 2010
Arthritis is a complex disorder that comprises more than 100 distinct conditions and can affect people at any stage of life. Two of the most common forms are osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis. These two forms have very different causes, risk factors, and effects on the body. The most common symptom in both is persistent joint pain. The joint pain of arthritis can appear as hip pain, knee pain, hand pain, or wrist pain, as well as joint pain in other areas of the body.
Ankylosing spondylitis
This is a type of arthritis that affects the spine and most experts believe it could be a result of inflammation which leads to the complications because the bones of the spine grow together.
Juvenile arthritis
This is nothing more then a general term for all types of arthritis that occur in children. Children may develop juvenile rheumatoid arthritis or childhood forms of lupus, ankylosing spondylitis or other types of arthritis.
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Monday, March 15th, 2010
Studies Detail Possible Benefits of omega-3 Fatty Acids for Dogs With Arthritis.
A series of studies published in the Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association (JAVMA) offers new insights into the possible benefits derived from feeding foods containing high omega-3 fatty acid concentrations to dogs with osteoarthritis.
The results of the three studies, according to contributing author Dr. Kevin Hahn, director of research and chief medical officer at Hill’s Pet Nutrition Inc., show that the dogs that were fed the foods experienced less pain associated with the disease and greater mobility.
“Many of us write off mobility problems in dogs as a part of the aging process,” Hahn said. “These studies demonstrate that feeding a food containing omega-3 fatty acids to a dog with osteoarthritis significantly improves mobility and quality of life. All three studies showed significant mobility improvement as assessed by either pet owners, veterinarians, or both.”
The studies, published in the January 1, 2010, and March 1, 2010, issues of JAVMA, included 274 dogs with osteoarthritis that took part in clinical studies at dozens of privately owned veterinary clinics and two university veterinary clinics. The researchers focused on three areas: the effects of omega-3 fatty acids on clinical signs of osteoarthritis in dogs; the effects of omega-3 fatty acids on weight bearing in dogs with the disease; and the effects of omega-3 fatty acids on nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) dosage in dogs with osteoarthritis.
In the first study, dogs with chronic pain associated with osteoarthritis showed improvements in their ability to play and rise from rest at six weeks after being switched to a diet containing high concentrations of fish oil omega-3 fatty acids. The second study showed that limb strength in dogs improved with omega-3 dietary intervention, Hahn said.
In the third study, veterinarians were able to reduce the dosage of carprofen, a common NSAID used for pain relief in dogs with osteoarthritis, while still providing pain relief to dogs that were fed food supplemented with omega-3 fatty acids.
These studies show that omega-3 fatty acids provide pain relief and improve mobility in dogs with osteoarthritis. They also indicate that proper use of a food containing a sufficient amount of omega-3 fatty acids may result in a lower dosage of medication required to manage joint pain and improve mobility in a dog with osteoarthritis. This finding is especially important because it allows veterinarians to better understand that complications that may arise from pain relief medications could be reduced when the medications are used in combination with proper nutrition.
“First and foremost, dog owners should always rely on their veterinarian when making decisions regarding their pet’s health,” Hahn said. “But it’s also very important for dog owners to know that osteoarthritis can be a silent and unrecognized problem that affects both the pet’s and the owner’s quality of life. With proper nutritional intervention, we can enrich and lengthen that special relationship between people and their pets.”
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Wednesday, March 10th, 2010
With limited options for arthritis pain relief, many people are turning to nondrug alternatives. But how well do they work? A study out of Italy shows that a spa therapy combination of mud packs and mineral water baths might do the trick.
Osteoarthritis is the most common form of arthritis, leading to pain and disability that can interfere with everyday life. Drug therapies aimed to relieve arthritis symptoms like nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs, such as ibuprofen or aspirin) and COX-2 inhibitors (celecoxib) don’t come without a price: NSAIDs can cause serious gastrointestinal side effects and COX-2 inhibitors increase the risk of heart attack and stroke. Analgesics like acetaminophen can also be used for mild to moderate arthritis pain, but taking higher amounts long-term can cause liver damage.
Muddy therapy
Spa therapies have been used for hundreds of years to treat various chronic diseases, including osteoarthritis, but few studies have documented their effectiveness. The new study, published in the American Journal of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, compared a spa therapy program with usual care (exercise and pain-relieving medications) in 80 people with osteoarthritis of the knee.
Half of the participants were treated daily at a spa center in Italy for two weeks. The therapy consisted of a combination of hot mud packs applied to both knees for 20 minutes and a hot mineral bath for 15 minutes. At the beginning of the study and again after two weeks, and three, six, and nine months, the people reported on the severity of their pain, quality of life, pain reliever intake, joint stiffness, physical function, and assessment of the treatment.
People in the spa therapy group reported significant improvements on all measures of pain and functionality which lasted throughout the entire study period, whereas no significant differences were seen in the usual care group. Pain reliever intake was significantly reduced until the sixth month after treatment in the spa group only. Almost 90% of the people rated the spa treatment as “good to excellent,” and only a few experienced minor, short-lived side effects. “Spa therapy can represent a useful backup to pharmacologic treatment of knee osteoarthritis or a valid alternative for patients who do not tolerate pharmacologic treatments,” concluded the study’s authors.
Why it works
The short-term effects of this combination therapy could be explained by the hot temperatures at which the therapies are carried out, reducing muscle spasm around the painful joint and increasing the pain threshold in the area. Mud baths can also raise the levels of natural pain-killers, providing temporary relief. Minerals present in the mud and baths may also be absorbed through the skin, allowing them to circulate throughout the body and exert more long-lasting effects. Future research may show whether mud packs and other mineral therapies available in stores also provide benefit.
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Monday, November 2nd, 2009
Spinal stenosis is a common arthritic condition people face as they age. Symptoms include pain radiating down your bottom and legs. A Jefferson City doctor says there’s nothing you can do to prevent it, but decades of degeneration can be healed with a simple surgery.
Tom Naught suffered from extreme pain from spinal stenosis. “Mine was totally concentrated in the lower back and through the pelvis area, more or less 24 hours a day,” remembers Naught. Working at his insurance office did not mean sitting comfortably at his desk, it meant lying on a mat to find relief. “I would have to lie totally flat on my back and try to get my spinal cord as flat as possible to get the pressure off those nerve endings.”
But when even that wasn’t enough and the pain became unbearable, he visited many doctors across the state and was ready to go to Florida for surgery. Then in 2005, Tom’s wife heard a seminar by Dr. John Spears, someone she thought her husband should see.
Dr. Spears recommended a simple procedure called microscopic decompression. It doesn’t require fusion or the addition of rods, screws or pins to the spine. Dr. Spears simply cleans out the material compressing the nerves, “The compressive bone that is pressing in to the spinal canal and mashing on the nerves. There are some normal structures that become compressive like a big thick ligament that runs on the inside of the spine that buckles in and presses on the nerves. This is mainly what we are doing is removing these compressive structures so nothing is pressing on the nerves,” says Spears.
This type of surgery usually requires just an overnight hospital stay.
After years of suffering Naught found almost instant pain relief and now enjoys a new hobby, tending to his field of grapevines. “Basically I have lived a very active life since March of 2005.”
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Saturday, May 16th, 2009
Back pain can be caused by any number of reasons. Back pain is one of the most common health problems that affects on average eight out of 10 individuals at some period of time throughout their lives (Source: Medline Plus- Sometimes back pain is a symptom of a more serious problem and sometimes it is the result of muscle strain.
Lumbar Muscle Strain
Pain in the lower back is most often brought on as a result of muscle strain. This can be caused by overexerting a muscle during exercise or rigorous activity. In most cases, the muscle spasm will improve anywhere from a few days to a week or two. In the meantime you can ease discomfort by resting your back as much as you can and taking an over-the-counter pain reliever.
Discogenic Back Pain
Discogenic back pain is a common cause of experiencing pain in the lower pain. This type of pain comes about when damage occurs to the intervertabral disc, but in the absence of disc herniation. A discogram must be used by a doctor in order for this type of back pain to be properly diagnosed.
Herniated Disc
A herniated disc (also sometimes called a ruptured disc) is a very common, and often painful problem. Herniated discs vary in their level of severity and therefore treatment is very individual and must be decided upon by the patient’s physician.
Spinal Stenosis
Spinal stenosis is a back problem that affects people as they get older. As a person ages their spinal column can become constricted. This happens more readily in people who have such conditions as arthritis. If the spinal column becomes tighter than it should be this can cause pain and discomfort.
Lumbar Spine Arthritis
Arthritis can take up residence in any joint of the body and this includes the small joints that make up the spine. When arthritis occurs in the spine even the smallest movement can bring about pain.
Osteoporosis
Osteoporosis can cause a weakening of bones which can then lead to bones becoming vulnerable to injuries such as fractures. Back pain can occur in those who suffer from osteoporosis because of compression fractures of the vertebra.
Spondylolisthesis
Degenerative changes can lead to a loss of the stabilizing work of the spinal column. This condition is known as spondylolisthesis. An unstable vertebra can cause other vertebra to slip. This leads to more instability and plenty of back pain.
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Friday, May 15th, 2009
What is the difference between hip dysplasia, arthritis, and just old age in dogs. I have a 10 year old rotwieller. Believe it or not. Sometimes when he gets up from laying he seems stiff. After he walks around it goes away. He can still jump off the couch and go after the ball or rope easily though. He only does that about twice a week though because his puppy energy is long gone.lol
Anyway what’s the difference between just old age and something else?
Hip Dysplasia is the result of improper joint formation at birth, In short, “the ball doesn’t fit in the socket”. this could mean the socket is too large, or doesn’t have the appropriate depth or shape to maintain proper control while allowing smooth and unrestricted movement. This also causes the ligiments and muscles to form improperly, and are generally not strong enough to support the leg. If it isn’t treated at a young age, it generally results in arthritis.
Arthritis (in it’s common form) is the collective effects of the degeneration of various parts of the joint. The cartilage breaks down, leaving less padding for the joint, and the natural lubrication of the joint is decreasing. This causes inflammation in the joint, resulting in arthritis pain.
At his age and size, it would be very possible that the stiffness is a result of arthritis. If it were hip dysplasia, i would suspect you would have seen more severe symptoms well before now. What is described as “old age” is generally arthritis. Arthritis pain is easily controlled, as well as supporting the joint tissue.
Supplements like a glucosamine/chondroitin mix will enhance the lubrication of the joint, preventing extensive cartilage wear. There are several minerals that are required in order for the body to use glucosamine, which is why I would insist you use a specially formulated supplement like Cosequin, Dasaquin, or Glycoflex.
The inflammation is controllable with anti-inflammatories – “doggy advil”. Rimadyl, Deramaxx, and Previcox are most common, and can be paired with Tramadol for extended relief.
Personally, I use Glycoflex on my dog, and have seen a huge difference in her motility and attitude in general. I do use Previcox on an as-needed basis, although I have had dogs in the past that required daily anti-inflammatories.
Some dogs respond better to some medications than others. Just like I prefer Ibuprofen, you may prefer Tylonol. If you try say, Rimadyl and don’t see the result you’re looking for, try another before giving up.
I do want to encourage you to try a joint supplement, no matter how you decide to treat. You can prolong your dog’s joint health and increase his quality of life without using a drug. The anti-inflammatory will only create comfort, while the supplement will support joint health.
Correct and Functional muscle is going to do alot for your dog, since that is what allows movement of the joint to begin with. Light, physical activity can promote overall health. Any extra weight needs to be lost with diet and light excercise – there is careful balance between keeping the muscles in shape and straining the joint. Swimming (or wading) is wonderful for circulation and muscle maintainance. Light walks (the softer the surface, the better) are also great.
Lastly, it could absolutely be something else. Cruciate tears, spinal damage, Lyme disease are all possibilities, although much less likely. A veterinarian could tell you much, much more.
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Tuesday, April 14th, 2009
Pain can be caused by many injuries, conditions and diseases. Pain may also be caused by infection. For example, encephalitis (abnormal swelling or inflammation of the brain) is usually caused by viral infection.
Acute pain is most often caused by disease, infection, inflammation or trauma to tissues and is usually easy to diagnose. Causes of acute pain include:
* Injuries. These include sprains, strains, bruises, tears, dislocations and fractures. These commonly occur while playing sports, at home, in the workplace or while driving. Some people who have had a spinal cord injury develop a condition called central pain syndrome. They can experience intense pain ranging from tingling to burning.
Fractures can be closed or open (breaking the skin), as well as avulsion, compression or impacted. An ACL tear involves the anterior cruciate ligament of the knee joint and is a cause of knee pain.
* Burns. Depending on the injury, pain caused by burns can be excruciating. Patients can still experience pain at the location of the burn even after it has healed.
* Infection. Invasion of the body by a pathogen such as a virus, bacterium or fungus. Infections are often the cause of acute inflammatory conditions such as appendicitis. Some infectious diseases, including Lyme disease and meningitis, can cause chronic problems.
* Surgery. Control of pain associated with surgery includes presurgical preparation and monitoring of the patient before, during and after the procedure.
The cause of chronic pain is not always evident. It can result from an acute condition that has not resolved within the expected recovery time, such as a fracture that has not healed properly or a wound that has become infected. However, in many cases it is caused by degenerative, rheumatic or autoimmune conditions, such as:
* Arthritis. Millions of Americans have arthritic conditions such as osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, ankylosing spondylitis and gout. These conditions are characterized by pain in joints and sometimes other parts of the body, such as the skin or eyes.
Osteoarthritis is the most common type of arthritis and is caused by joint cartilage deterioration. Carpal tunnel syndrome is a compression of the median nerve in the wrist that causes wrist pain.
* Repetitive stress injuries. Conditions that result from repeated motions performed during work or other activities. Some examples are tendinitis, bursitis and tennis elbow. Carpal tunnel syndrome has long been though to be due at least partly to repetitive strain, but recent research implicates genetics and other factors.
* Fibromyalgia. A chronic pain illness characterized by musculoskeletal aches, pain and stiffness, soft tissue tenderness, general fatigue and sleep disturbances.
* Myofascial pain syndrome. A condition characterized by chronic pain in the muscle tissues.
* Chronic fatigue syndrome. A disorder marked by exhaustion, pain and other symptoms.
* Systemic lupus erythematosus. An autoimmune disease that can affect many parts of the body, including the skin, joints and kidneys.
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Tuesday, March 24th, 2009
The news is fairly worrisome. Numerous people are suffering from arthritis pain. This disease takes place to both the young and old. There are two important variety of arthritis. These are Rheumatoid arthritis and Osteoarthritis. The former affects mostly fingers, knee and hip joints while the latter is mostly noted in the vertebrae in the back.
There are loads of ways you can resolve the crisis of arthritis pain. You need to pay close attention to the cause of the pain. Parenthetically, if you wake up in the morning having painful and stiff joints, there is high chance that the crisis is as a result of sleeping in one position. The answer? Very simple. Try to sleep on your side with your knees bent. To help cushion the joints, it is vastly recommended for you to insert a pillow between the joints. On the other hand, if you pick out pain in your finger, it is vastly desirable that you put your hands into warm water. This will help to loosen your joints of your fingers and possibly get rid of the pain.
Another way to meet head-on your arthritis pain is to run away from maintaining one posture or position for a long time. Try and alternate the positions at least every one hour. This is especially helpful for people making use of the computer. Ensure you stand and take a brisk walk around at every hour.
Along with, there are creams in the market that you can use to meet head-on arthritis pain. But it is vastly recommended to look before you leap when purchasing such creams. Ensure you read the instructions very well. The fact that a cream works on your friend does not mean it will work on you.
Another style to dealing with arthritis pain is herbal remedies. Loads Of people are turning to herbs because they could not get relief from using customary medicine. There are loads of pros and cons of using herbal style to eliminating arthritis pain. Thus, it is vastly suggested that you consult an herbal practitioner before using any herbs.
On the other hand, the need to consult a physician before taking any measure to address your arthritis pain cannot be stressed enough. What works for others may not work for you.
Little and effective planning gives you long term benefits when it comes to bringing your arthritis under control and balancing your food intake. Like most people, make sure you don’t commit the common mistake of reverting back to the old routine after sticking to the right food for a week. The trick is to be always sure and conscious of what you are eating.
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Monday, March 23rd, 2009
The state Senate should be applauded for passing a bill allowing compassionate use of medical marijuana. For those of us suffering from debilitating diseases, this affords us some of the pain relief we need and allays fear of prosecution.
I was diagnosed with severe rheumatoid arthritis in 2003. I am 59, worked for 40 years, but within a month of onset I could no longer dress myself and was reduced to moving from bed to the couch and back. I was put on disability with an array of anti-inflammatory drugs. With my appetite suppressed from them, I went from 126 pounds to 102.
I started smoking marijuana before meals and in the morning for stiffness and pain. The relief was immediate and I went up to 118 pounds. Because of the prohibitive cost and fear of arrest, I grew some of the seeds I had acquired. Before long, I had enough marijuana for myself.
I was charged in 2007 with a first-degree felony. The trauma and fear will never be forgotten for both myself and my husband. It was a degrading and embarrassing experience. The lawyer’s fee was $15,000 to prevent a 5- to 10-year prison sentence (we are still making payments).
I received a drug court sentence including intensive outpatient sessions, drug court and probation visits and weekly Narcotics Anonymous and Alcoholics Anonymous meetings. The pain level returned and the disease has progressed.
This bill will keep other families from having their whole world torn apart. It should be put into law as soon as possible and give families the understanding and help they deserve.
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