| Subject | Date Asked |
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| RA & Lupus | 7/24/2008 |
Q: I am diagnosed with Rupus, what are main symptoms? How effective is treatment and how effective is ...
A: Stephanie, Here is a link to out page that explains the symptoms of lupus. ...
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| arthritis result | 7/21/2008 |
Q: i have had a rheumatoid arthritis test the result was 15 is this border line or does it mean i have ...
A: Paula, Since the normal range is below 20 it does not mean that you have Rheumatoid arthritis. It ...
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| interaction between steriod shot and taking coumadin | 7/20/2008 |
Q: my husband is on coumadin and needs a steriod shot in his shoulder for spurs. is it o.k. to mix ...
A: Cindy, The question you ask is a difficult one. I can not give you a definitive answer in a forum ...
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| swollen ankles | 7/19/2008 |
Q: my ankles are swollen like golf balls,right in front of the ankle bone and maybe a little passed the ...
A: Holly, Osteoarthritis is worn out joints. But this does not sound like that. There are many things ...
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| tense muscles | 7/19/2008 |
Q: I have been getting tense muscles in my neck/shoulder area. This started about a month and a half ...
A: Carly, Ra does not usually effect muscles. There are autoimmune disorders that can. The best thing ...
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| Rheumatology/Arthritis | 7/18/2008 |
Q: I am a 61 years old male, in the year 2001 while crossing the road I got a jerk or a cramp in my ...
A: I am sorry but I can not do this. It is against the law to offer a diagnosis or suggested diagnosis ...
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| rheumatoid arthritis treatment | 7/18/2008 |
Q: I suffer with rheumatoid arthritis, and have been on Methotrexate for several years. I've done ...
A: Amy, I am sorry to hear that your symptoms are getting worse. Enbrel is both a wonderful yet ...
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| where to go for leg tightness | 7/16/2008 |
Q: I am 33 and used to be a healthy eater/excerciser person but will first mention I have had ...
A: Tom, I would consider looking in two directions for answers to the symptoms you describe. First, ...
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| Osteo vs Rheumatoid Arthritis | 7/15/2008 |
Q: I was diagnose 2 years ago with Rheumatoid Arthritis and just recently had an X-ray done on my hand ...
A: Melanie, No one wants any type of arthritis. But if you have to have it You can not base a ...
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| Arthritis tests | 7/13/2008 |
Q: For suspected arthitis caused by bacteria or infection what are the most reliable tests, and common ...
A: Terry, There are two main tests to diagnose infectious or septic arthritis. If your doctor ...
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| blood tests | 7/10/2008 |
Q: I need dsDNA, ena, scl-70, ssa, and ssb blood tests. I don't know what these terms for the test ...
A: Kim, These tests look for different types of antibodies in your blood. Different autoimmune ...
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| weather and fibromyalgia | 7/7/2008 |
Q: do you have any statistics on whether moving to a warmer place like New Mexico or Arizona from ...
A: Nancy, Here is an great article about fibromyalgia and weather. It should answer your questions. ...
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| Rheumatoid factor by latex & Anti-Neut. Cytopl. AB. (ANCA) | 7/2/2008 |
Q: I've been suffering for the past few years with symptoms that might be autoimmune related. I've had ...
A: Sherry, There are three conditions in which an elevated RA Factor is common. Rheumatoid arthritis, ...
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| actonel pain | 7/1/2008 |
Q: Can you have pain from actonel in just certain parts of your body like shoulders and upper arms? I ...
A: Martha, One of the main possible side effects of Actonel is joint pain. I can not speak about this ...
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| Rheumatoid factor by latex & Anti-Neut. Cytopl. AB. (ANCA) | 7/1/2008 |
Q: I've been suffering for the past few years with symptoms that might be autoimmune related. I've had ...
A: Sherry, RA:A is an way of expressing RA Factor. RF is an autoantibody, an IgM (immunoglobulin M) ...
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| elevated RA | 6/28/2008 |
Q: Just wanted to know a little more about a elevated RA .I started having alot vof pain in my finger ...
A: Felicia, Your RA Factor is right at the edge of the normal zone. Normal is considered 0 - 15. This ...
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| RA Latex Turbid | 6/26/2008 |
Q: What is RA Latex turbid?? Also, what is the tests significance??
A: Tara, RA Latex turbid is another name for the RA Factor test. It measures the amount of RA Factor ...
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| severe lower back and hip pain | 6/26/2008 |
Q: I separated my pelvis about 7 months into my pregnancy. Not to mention my hips, I could feel them ...
A: Kate, I am sorry to hear about your suffering. I would suggest two things. First consider asking ...
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| Trauma /arthritis? | 6/24/2008 |
Q: I was in a violent car accident 8 months ago. My dash board caved in and pinned me in my vehicle. ...
A: Colleen, This would be considered knee surgery but is less than a rebuild of the knee joint. The ...
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| Trauma /arthritis? | 6/22/2008 |
Q: I was in a violent car accident 8 months ago. My dash board caved in and pinned me in my vehicle. ...
A: Collen, Concerning your ankle. It is possible that it is the beginning of arthritis. Arthritis ...
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| numbness | 6/1/2008 |
Q: i feel numbness in my left arm .i usually use computer. i had back pain neck pain sometimes.is ...
A: Massoud, Before anyone can discuss what medication to use, you must find out the cause to the ...
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| open calcanous fracture/RSD | 6/1/2008 |
Q: I am a 45 year old female who was involved in a head on motor vehicle accident 7 years ago. I have ...
A: Jean, I am so sorry to hear about your suffering. My heart goes out to both you and your family. ...
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| spontaneous osteonecrosis of the knee | 5/30/2008 |
Q: Do you have any expertise on the above subject? I am a 54 year old woman who suffered a broken ...
A: Randa, I am sorry to hear about your diagnosis of Osteonecrosis of the Knee. Unfortunately there ...
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| RA and artritis | 5/29/2008 |
Q: My 1st ra test came back neg.should I be retested later on.I am 46 arthritis in hands toes feet ...
A: This is not true in the United States. There are plenty of Rheumatologists. There are no countries ...
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| RA and artritis | 5/28/2008 |
Q: My 1st ra test came back neg.should I be retested later on.I am 46 arthritis in hands toes feet ...
A: Karen, It is possible to have Rheumatoid arthritis with a normal RA Factor. There are many forms ...
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| Osteo Arthritis | 5/26/2008 |
Q: About 6 months ago I had pains in both my wrists,about 3 months after that knees , shoulders and ...
A: Terry, You are right that it is unusual for osteoarthritis to suddenly affect so many joints at ...
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| Arthritic pain and developement | 5/25/2008 |
Q: Why does cool or cold damp weather worsen my arthritic pain? And why is it that when I was living by ...
A: Tom, Know one knows why weather effects arthritis. It does not effect everyone the same. Cold ...
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| rhuematoid arthiritis | 5/23/2008 |
Q: My mom was diagnosised with sero-negative RA in her late 40's. She is concerned I may have it also ...
A: Jaime, It is not unusual for joint pain and swelling to move around in RA. In RA your immune system ...
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| blood group (HLA B27) | 5/23/2008 |
Q: I know I have this blood group (HLA B27) since I'm 30. I'm now 45 ... and the rhumatism crisis are ...
A: Viellard, There are many drugs you can take besides Olfen 75and Ibuprofen. You should talk with ...
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| arthritis/chronic pain | 5/20/2008 |
Q: my daughter is 14 years old and has a history of arthritis. she developed it when she was 8 years ...
A: Julie, I am sure this was a scary event. I am not sure how much help I can be. This event does ...
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| Humira and Tetracycline | 5/18/2008 |
Q: I recently (6 weeks) started taking Humeria for Rheumatoid Arthritis and also saw a Dermatologist ...
A: Nancy, I double checked the literature to make sure and there are not warnings about taking Humira ...
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| Acute pain in thumbs | 5/18/2008 |
Q: I have had severe pain in my thumbs for several years. I find myself unable to do simple tasks such ...
A: Ginnette, I am sorry to hear about your pain. I do not see a specific question here. I hope you ...
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| painfull swelling | 5/17/2008 |
Q: i have been told I have fibermyalgia, but i also have very painfull swelling of my hands &feet ...
A: Marylene, Your doctor is right. Fibromyalgia does not cause swelling in your hands, feet and knees. ...
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| Rheumatoid Arthirities | 5/16/2008 |
Q: I am 26 year female. I was having pain in my hand ,wrist shoulder and knee.My doctor told me that it ...
A: Prachi, Sorry to hear this. It does sound confusing. There is not enough information here for me to ...
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| RA and painful/red face | 5/16/2008 |
Q: I have recently been diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis, which luckily is currently 'mild'. I was ...
A: Anne, In general these symptoms around you face do not sound like the are caused by RA. That said, ...
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| RA and painful/red face | 5/16/2008 |
Q: I have recently been diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis, which luckily is currently 'mild'. I was ...
A: Anne, I do not think that it is likely that the sinus problems are due to RA. Lupus is another ...
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| ALK PHOS | 5/14/2008 |
Q: If my blood test shows that the Alk Phos is high, couldthat be because of osteoarthritis?
A: Midge, Osteoarthritis does not cause a rise en the Alk Phos Levels. This test is done to check ...
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| Rheumatoid Arthritis and lung problems | 5/14/2008 |
Q: 3 1/2 yrs. ago I was diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis. It has been resonably controlled with ...
A: Lori, Sorry to take so long getting back to you. There are two things I know of that can cause ...
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| joints | 5/14/2008 |
Q: a at 14,however i am now 36 and have no joint damage and my new consultant is at a loss,i have never ...
A: Ursula, An RA Factor of 36 is extremely low. Some people see it in the hundreds. It is not ...
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| spurs on hip | 5/14/2008 |
Q: would a doctor use a shot of steroid for bone spur (bursitis)
A: Jim, Steroid shots are one of the main treatments for pain associated with bone spurs. Steroids ...
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| RA tests | 5/12/2008 |
Q: I am 32 yrs and about 6 months back i started having this pain in my right heel. I used to sit for ...
A: Reena, It is impossible to say. An elevated RA Factor by it self is meaningless. It does not ...
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| big toe pain | 5/11/2008 |
Q: The joint in my left big toe occasionally becomes red and swells up, becomes stiff and painful. I ...
A: Peter, There are two supplements that I have found very helpful. The first is Cetyl Myristoleate. ...
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| torn supraspinatous tendon & upper arm & trunkal lymphedema | 5/11/2008 |
Q: 2006 i started having some problems of pain and swelling w/wrist, arm, underarm, breast, shoulder, ...
A: Judy, I am sorry to hear about all that you are going trough. I am a two time survivor of cancer ...
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| Joint Pain | 5/8/2008 |
Q: My niece who is 15 years old has been waking up with joint pain every morning for the last week ...
A: Tania, It is hard to say with this limited information. It could be a form of arthritis or ...
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| Pain in Hands & Feet | 5/6/2008 |
Q: I have been having mild to extreme pain in my hands & feet. I have been diagnosed with plantar ...
A: Jill, I am sorry to hear about what you are going through. The pain you describe in your hands and ...
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| arthritis | 5/6/2008 |
Q: Can rheumetoid arthritis ever start from an accident?
A: Shirley, The simple answer is no. Rheumatoid Arthritis is an autoimmune disease where the body ...
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| scleroderma after surgery -complicated | 5/3/2008 |
Q: First, sorry for the long prologue, Q. is about new symptom about hard skin. My current diagnosis is ...
A: Heidi, I have never heard of Scleroderma arising after surgery. The cause of this condition is not ...
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| Neck/shoulder/arm pain from arthritis | 5/2/2008 |
Q: I have had pain and weakness from diagnosed stenosis of cervical area for about a year. I have gone ...
A: Carl, Symptoms such as pain associated with cervical stenosis can fluctuate. There is a strong ...
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| arthritis | 5/1/2008 |
Q: I really, really like to play piano....even just scales and arpeggios....If I've got a day free, ...
A: Shawn, There is little you can do. Osteoarthritis is a wear and tear disease. It is caused by ...
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| Arthritis | 4/28/2008 |
Q: I have some kind of arthritis but am only 30 years old. They did the blood test but it was negative. ...
A: Chantel, Unfortunately, arthritis is not a respecter of age. I have never heard of taking vitamin ...
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| Omega 3 acids and supplements | 4/28/2008 |
Q: I'll briefly introduce myself and history. I'm a very active male who bikes, swims, and performs ...
A: Dammon, The research is almost unanimous about the ability of Omega 3 fatty acids to reduce ...
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| Flexor Tendinitis | 4/28/2008 |
Q: So is flexor tendinitis a form of arthritis? I have it as a kind of chronic, recurrent sports ...
A: Becky, It is not a form of arthritis. Arthritis is inflammation of a joint or joints. Tendentious ...
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| RA | 4/25/2008 |
Q: IS BONE EROSION ALWAYS PRESENT IN RA? I HAVE FIBRMYALGIA, IBS, POSSIBLE SJOGRENS, AND MOST OF THE ...
A: Susan, Sorry to take so long getting back to you. For some reason I have not been getting the ...
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| fusion of the talus bone | 4/25/2008 |
Q: Due to arthritis I may have to undergo a fusion of the talus bone. I realise the recovery rate is ...
A: Ursula, Sorry to take so long getting back to you. For some reason I have not been getting emails ...
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| joint pain | 4/25/2008 |
Q: Does glucosamine have any side effects? What type of doctor (Specialist) do I need to see for joint ...
A: Sue, Sorry to take so long getting back to you. For some reason I have not been getting the email ...
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| RA tests positive, but symptoms are not consistent with diagnosis | 4/22/2008 |
Q: I have a positive ANA 1:40 speckled, no pattern. Also Citrulline AB was 31 and Rheumatoid Factor of ...
A: Carol, RA Factor is not considered high until it is over 20. It is possible to have a positive RA ...
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| "frozen shoulder" | 4/15/2008 |
Q: I have frozen shoulder (adhesive capsulitis). Both shoulders. I exercise DAILY to keep the shoulders ...
A: David, I am sorry to hear that your condition is causing so much pain. It is not unusual for a ...
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| What to do different results and different diagnosis? | 4/13/2008 |
Q: My mom is 67 years old suffering from severe bone pain. On Sep.2007 full blood test and ANA was ...
A: Sorry to hear about your mom. I am unable to answer the question about "what to do now" as asked ...
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| daughter multi system symptoms | 4/13/2008 |
Q: My 12 year old daughter was diagnosed in october with severe inflammatory bowel disease she has ...
A: Dara, These symptoms are not consistent with side effects form Remicade. It is possible that she ...
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| RF Results | 4/10/2008 |
Q: My RF test results recently was 8, with a reference range of <20. The ANA, ESR and CRP were all ...
A: Kathy, These numbers do not usually very slow to change, if they change at all. The results you ...
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| RF Results | 4/9/2008 |
Q: My RF test results recently was 8, with a reference range of <20. The ANA, ESR and CRP were all ...
A: Kathy, Yes, 8 is a low RA Factor. It does not represent any type of Rheumatoid disease now or in ...
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| Shoulder Pain | 4/8/2008 |
Q: I am 66 years old and in good health. About a month ago I developed a pain in my right shoulder ...
A: Arnold, The first thing you need to do is see your doctor. There are several things this can be. ...
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| Need advise regarding Rheumatic attack | 4/8/2008 |
Q: My Father, age 53. He is farmer. 6 years before he had one major surgery in mind. Then he had been ...
A: Shankar, The best thing you can do is work with your doctor on developing the right dosing of the ...
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| elevated cpk's | 4/6/2008 |
Q: My total cpk's have been in the 275-550 range for the past five years. I'm 49 years old ued to be an ...
A: Kevin, I wish I could be of help. Myositis is not something I am very familiar with. I believe ...
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| Diagnosis | 4/5/2008 |
Q: During a recent physical exam, I mentioned reduced range of motion in right wrist and pain around ...
A: Andrew, These symptoms can be consistent with arthritis, tendonitis or carpal tunnel syndrome. Most ...
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| I might have arthritis | 4/3/2008 |
Q: I started cracking my fingers when I was like 8 and now I am 16 years old.Now, my fingers have fat ...
A: Cracking your fingers does not cause arthritis. This is an old wives tale. It is typical to have a ...
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| cervical spine arthritis | 4/3/2008 |
Q: My question is: my son is 24 but and has csa. When he was only 2 weeks old he had two unnecessary ...
A: Cathy, Most spinal arthritis is caused by trauma to the spine. I have never heard of anyone getting ...
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| RA | 4/2/2008 |
Q: Can you have muscle pain with RA? ANSWER: Robert, It is not uncommon at all to have muscle pain ...
A: Robert, It you have a primary diagnosis of Fibromyalgia and RA then you have plenty of reasons for ...
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| RA? | 4/1/2008 |
Q: My ANA is 1:640 and RF is 20. Not sure if its just 20 or 1:20, I think 20. On a regular basis, with ...
A: Megan, Your RA Factor is in the normal range. Twenty and under is considered normal. This does not ...
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| Rheumatoid factor | 3/26/2008 |
Q: I have been having some strange symptoms for sometime. Muscle aches, fever, fatigue, I just got my ...
A: Christine, I hope you and your doctor are still looking for a diagnosis. If you are not seeing a ...
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| FINGER SWELLING | 3/26/2008 |
Q: FOR ABOUT 12 YEARS NOW WEN THE WEATHER CHANGES MY FINGERS ITCH USUALLY LITTLE ONE,AND I SCRATCH AN ...
A: Steve, I am not sure what this is. You need to see your doctor as soon as possible. It could be ...
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| Gout | 3/25/2008 |
Q: What are the symptoms of gout? During an attack can it make you feel weak? Aches in the joins of the ...
A: The symptoms of gout are sudden sharp pains in joints. This most often effect the joints in the ...
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| sudden pain | 3/24/2008 |
Q: A few months ago my wedding ring finger started hurting unaccountably one night and continued to ...
A: Michelle, As I mentioned before this does not have the appearance of an autoimmune condition. ...
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| sudden pain | 3/24/2008 |
Q: A few months ago my wedding ring finger started hurting unaccountably one night and continued to ...
A: Michelle, I am sorry to hear about your suffering. I do not think you need to fear having ...
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| arthritis? | 3/24/2008 |
Q: I am a 45 year old female with pain in ankles that wakes me from my sleep at night. have been ...
A: Deb, There is much more that can bee done. If your doctor can not do any more ask for a referral. I ...
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| Debilitating pain in morning | 3/23/2008 |
Q: I am a 40 year old male who is currently living with chronic pain. I am healthy, exercise ...
A: It really sounds like you need to see a new doctor. The muscle relaxants are much safer that ...
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| lime water and osteoarthritis | 3/23/2008 |
Q: sir age 48,weight 100 kg male, Sir I have been told to do knee joint replacement due to weight ...
A: Unfortunately there is no way to cure your problem. The best thing you can do now is either have the ...
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| Rheumatoid factor | 3/21/2008 |
Q: My Rheumatoid factor has always read "negative". Most recently it didn't state "negative". it gave a ...
A: Karen, About 20 percent of those who have RA do not have an elevated RA Factor. Not everyone shows ...
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| tendonitis | 3/21/2008 |
Q: I've had stinging and aching pain in the medial potion of my ankle for about a month. It had ached ...
A: Sue, It would be advisable for you to see a doctor. While this dose sound like it could be ...
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| is low ferritin connected with arthritis? | 3/14/2008 |
Q: Could a low ferritin level (12ng/ml) and a low lymphocytes level (1.053 g/l) have anything to do ...
A: The simple answer is no. Ferritin is a protein found inside cells that stores iron so your body can ...
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| KNEE ARTHRITIS | 3/14/2008 |
Q: I am Mita.I have got osteo-arthritis in my knee.i am 48 years old.My X-Ray repot says "There are ...
A: Mita, It is quite possible that surgery could help. I assume the doctor you are talking about is ...
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| arthroplasty of big toe(s) | 3/13/2008 |
Q: What is the range of choice in replacement joints for the first metatarsophalangeal joint in terms ...
A: Greg, I wish I could answer this question for you. It is out of my area of expertise. These ...
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| Rheumatoid Artheritis | 3/12/2008 |
Q: My mother had a chest pain all night and into the next day untill she finally decided to ring the ...
A: Sarah, I am sorry to hear about your mother. You ask one of the most difficult questions there is ...
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| Gout | 3/11/2008 |
Q: I am a very heavy drinker. Every time I stop for more than four or five days, I get gout. I thought ...
A: Mike, Studies have shown that alcohol is one of the main causes of gout. Once you have gout it is ...
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| curvature of the spine | 3/10/2008 |
Q: could you please explain to me the following medical report as my symptoms are many but doctor says ...
A: Sally, I am sorry but I am not a medical doctor, so I am not qualified to explain this diagnosis in ...
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| R.A. | 3/8/2008 |
Q: Mr. Ford, I have been wondering, should I take anything to boost my immune system, vit C .. to help ...
A: Paula, I this is a good question that is hard to answer. There is really nothing you can do with ...
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| chronic inflammation | 3/2/2008 |
Q: Age 37, Wt 160, Male Last full workup 6 mo ago, no problems noted by tests. My problem has been on ...
A: Casey, The cramping in your legs is probably not associated with the inflammation in your joints. ...
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| arthritis | 2/29/2008 |
Q: Is there a kind of arthritis that could cause occasional the feeling of losing balance and being ...
A: John, As far as I know there is no form of arthritis that can cause the types of symptoms you are ...
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| Big toe pain | 2/28/2008 |
Q: I've been experiencing pain in both big toes since last summer 2007. My right foot is much worse ...
A: Ralph, It does sound like some form of arthritis. Bone spurs and tendinitis can cause the types of ...
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| Naprosyn complications | 2/27/2008 |
Q: My 9 year old has been diagnosed with JRA........she is on Naprosyn twice/day. She now is ...
A: Andrew, I am sorry to hear about your daughters diagnosis and the complications she is having. ...
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| Arthritis & Bone-spur in Thumb joint | 2/25/2008 |
Q: I have been dealing w/tendonitis in right forearm area for about yr. Tried braces & cortisone to no ...
A: Jayne, Sorry to hear about the suffering you are going through. I understand about NSAIDs. I lost ...
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| Absolutely have to be bilateral?? | 2/24/2008 |
Q: Does RA absolutely have to be bilateral? I'm being tested because my hands hurt so bad... ...
A: Mary, The term bilateral does not meant the pain and symptoms will be the same on both sides. It ...
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| Collar Bone pain | 2/22/2008 |
Q: I have pain in my collar bones that I've had now for several months. No injury has occured. Dr. ...
A: Robin, There are several things that can cause this type of pain. I assume that since you use ...
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| 10 years | 2/20/2008 |
Q: i've been suffering from destructive large joint arthritis since i was 9 years old. doctors have ...
A: Andrew, This is not a diagnosis you see often. There is not much in the medical literature about ...
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| Anklosing spon | 2/19/2008 |
Q: I was told i have a mild form but as i get older the pain is more severe my doctor has told me there ...
A: David, Sorry to hear about your condition. Your doctor is simply wrong. There are other ...
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| Husband Knee Pain- Finger non movement | 2/18/2008 |
Q: Rusty: My husband has bad knee pain. It just started when he worked more from home. I was assuming ...
A: Valerie, It is doubtful that this is Rheumatoid Arthritis. RA is an autoimmune disease that tends ...
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| Psoriatic Arthritis | 2/17/2008 |
Q: I have recently been diagnosed with Psoriatic Arthritis. I have had an extensive workup including ...
A: Bet, Psoriasis can be a very tough type of autoimmune disease to manage. Psoriatic arthritis is as ...
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| food allergies and arthritis | 2/12/2008 |
Q: Rusty! I read your response about the grandma asking if wheat allergy could cause arthritis ...
A: Carol, There is no research that backs this up. There has not been one scientific research study ...
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| RA Level | 2/11/2008 |
Q: I was told my RA is 510 - I have not started taking any medications. I will see a RA specialist this ...
A: Not knowing what test you have already done it would be impossible to suggest other test. The ...
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| Arthritis and wheat | 2/11/2008 |
Q: My grandma has arthritis and she wanted me to look up arthritis and tell her if she stopped eating ...
A: Ashley, I am sorry to hear about your grandmother. I have read many articles that suggest that ...
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| leg pain | 2/10/2008 |
Q: I am a 50 year old female. About 3 years ago I noticed what I think is arthritis in my hands. I ...
A: Karen, Arthritis is a genera term that describes over 100 different conditions. The term arthritis ...
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| Hey I have another question that the doc didn't answer when I asked | 2/8/2008 |
Q: I asked you a question a few days ago. I had seen my husbands dr since my is on vacation for joint ...
A: Heather, To answer you last question first; ANA is not used to diagnose Celiac Disease. It is ...
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| What is an Arthritis Panel? | 2/5/2008 |
Q: What is an Arthritis Panel? My husbands doctor ran blood work and it listed this and I am not sure ...
A: Heather, An arthritis panel consists of these tests. * C-reactive Protein * Rheumatoid ...
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| Sarcoidosis and Arthrtis | 2/3/2008 |
Q: I was also just told that I have arthritis. They have tested me and I am waiting the results because ...
A: Christine, Scarcoidosis is an inflammatory disease marked by the formation of granulomas (small ...
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| Back Pain in Teen | 2/3/2008 |
Q: my 14 yr. daughter started complaining of lower back pain several months ago. Dr.'s visit revealed ...
A: Robin, Sorry to here about your daughters condition. Your first step should be to see the ...
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| pain in the fingers | 8/2/2004 |
Q: I am 59 yr. old and have trouble with my finger joints,they are painfull I beleive I have arthritis ...
A: Bob, There are three supplements that have been shown to help control the inflammation associated ...
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| achilles tendonitis | 7/27/2004 |
Q: I am a 53 year old female with RA for 17 years.Achilles tendonitis recent new symptom for about 1 ...
A: Shannon, Sorry to hear about developing Achilles Tendonitis on top of RA. Your nurse is right about ...
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| fibromyolgia | 7/26/2004 |
Q: is there a diet or certain foods to avoid or certain foods to eat. thanks!
A: Sharon, There is much debate about whether or not a specific diet will help fibromyalgia. Most ...
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| gout | 7/25/2004 |
Q: is there anything I can take to prevent or cure gout attacks or constant foot stiffness and cronic ...
A: Bob, Gout is caused because you body does not produce enough of an enzyme that reduces enzymes from ...
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| Clicking hips | 7/25/2004 |
Q: I am 25 years old and for several years I have been hearing a clicking on occasion in one of my hips ...
A: Misty, Some people have looser joints than others and this can cause a clicking noise. If there is ...
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| RA with no weight loss. | 7/23/2004 |
Q: Almost everything I have read regarding symptoms of RA say, "loss if appetite and weight loss." If ...
A: Toy, Ra affects everyone different. While more people lose weight with RA, it is not unusual to ...
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| is it arthritis | 7/23/2004 |
Q: my father has a severe form of rheumatoid arthritis, my son 16 years has just been to the doctors, ...
A: Mandy, I am very sorry to hear about your Son. Is he being tested for Rheumatoid Arthritis or is he ...
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| rheumatology | 7/23/2004 |
Q: As rheumatoid arthritis si autoimmune disease,would auto anti bodies affect the prosthetic joint? ...
A: Nader, The first part of the question is easy. Since the artificial joint is synthetic it will not ...
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| Actonel side effects | 7/22/2004 |
Q: I have joint pain, muscle pain or general rheumatoid-like symtoms. The pain seems to track back to ...
A: Lee, Joint pain is a common side effect with Actonel. Most people start seeing a difference with in ...
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| Cracking knuckles | 7/21/2004 |
Q: I have a really bad habit of cracking my knuckles...iv been doing it for about 2/3 years and i feel ...
A: Saskia, Like you I am a knuckle cracker. I have been cracking my knuckles ten to twenty times a day ...
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| finding a Rheumotoid Specialists in southern,IL | 7/21/2004 |
Q: Can you help me to find a Reheumatoid Specialists in The Southern IL area? One who will accept a ...
A: Lora, I do not personally know any Rheumatologists in IL. Here are a couple of resources that may ...
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| arthritis of the blood | 7/21/2004 |
Q: my friend has been diognosed with arthritis of the blood .... is it terminal/ linked with cancer? i ...
A: Jo, I wish I could help but as far as I know there is no such condition as arthritis of the blood. ...
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| RA | 7/19/2004 |
Q: can you tell me about how many people using Humira have had good results and how many have have had ...
A: Doris, I understand the fear. There can be serious side effects but they are not typical. For many ...
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| hydrazaline & lupus | 7/19/2004 |
Q: I have been diaganosed with RA for the the last few years. I have just been diagnosed with drug ...
A: Marty, Almost always Drug Induced Lupus disappears after discontinuing the drug that caused it. The ...
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| bony lump in wrist | 7/18/2004 |
Q: My husband developed a small pea sized lump on the outside of his wrist about two years ago and it ...
A: Danielle, I am sorry to hear about your husband. Sorry to hear that he has this problem on his ...
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| RA | 7/17/2004 |
Q: I was diagnosed with RA 3 years ago. I have been having flu like symptoms - first it was just ever ...
A: I hope you can get help from your family doctor. Two things I would look at are interleuken-1 and ...
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| RA | 7/17/2004 |
Q: I was diagnosed with RA 3 years ago. I have been having flu like symptoms - first it was just ever ...
A: Connie, I am sorry to hear that you have developed these symptoms. It is not an uncommon to have ...
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| degenerative joint disease | 7/16/2004 |
Q: I recently went to my dr. because of lower back pain.He said I may have D.J.D.,everything I've ...
A: Jim, Degenerative Joint Disease (DJD) is another name for Osteoarthritis. It is very common to have ...
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| cyst on the right elbow | 7/16/2004 |
Q: My right elbow causes pain with certain types of movement (picking up a pencil, coffee, etc) , ...
A: Bill, Does he want to do surgery and replace the elbow because of the cyst or is there also ...
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| chest pain | 7/15/2004 |
Q: I have had severe chest wall pain and other pain mostly on the left side of my body for two years. ...
A: Deb, It is possible that it could be arthritis. If it were arthritis you would most likely see pain ...
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| Sarcoidosis | 7/15/2004 |
Q: Is sarcoidosis a form of arthritis? I have seen arthritis mentioned in sarcoid sites.
A: Lou, Sarcoidosis is not a form of arthritis. It is an inflammatory condition that affects internal ...
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| fluid joint | 7/15/2004 |
Q: does this product work , for joint pain Answer - John, I am sorry but I have never heard of this ...
A: John, I took a look at the product. I really cannot say if it will work or not. I looked up the ...
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| Arthritis | 7/14/2004 |
Q: I am 38 years old. About 8 months ago my hand and fingers started going numb and I was have spasms ...
A: Tracie, I am sorry to hear your conditon is getting worse. Yes, arthritis in your wrist can cause ...
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| Ankylosing Spondylitis | 7/13/2004 |
Q: I am a massage therapist student and my boyfriend has Ankylosing Spondylitis. I am very interested ...
A: Layla, I am sorry but this is an area I am unfamiliar with. I know a lot of AS patients find pain ...
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| Osteo vs. Rheumatoid | 7/13/2004 |
Q: I am now 60 and had spent a good part of the last 20 years (in IS/IT) using a keyboard/mouse daily ...
A: Chuck, There are many things you can do besides Advil. I am so tired of doctors who either work for ...
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| arthritis | 7/13/2004 |
Q: I am a 60 yr old man with pain in my fingers I was told I have osteoarthritis.Is there anything I ...
A: Bob, There are three supplements you can try. Sam-E has been shown to help control osteoarthritis ...
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| Is there any product ............................... | 7/6/2004 |
Q: Is there any product out there that can give instant relief of Arthritis pain? What is the quickest ...
A: Mike, This is a tough question. Much of the answer depends on the type of arthritis you have. For ...
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| lupus diet | 7/6/2004 |
Q: On arthritis-symptom.com -lupus- diet - you state that a "woman with SLE and typical skin lesions ...
A: Jill, Thanks for the inquiry. I have been working hard at updating the site since I took over. All ...
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| Arthritis related | 7/6/2004 |
Q: My mother was diagnosed by her doctor as having polymyalgia (which I understand is arthritis based). ...
A: Susan, I am sorry to hear about your mother. I am sure that it is very difficult to watch your ...
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| My follow-up question | 7/6/2004 |
Q: You wrote: I have already answered this question for you once before. If you'd like to ask another ...
A: Rusty, for your very quick response. I'll make an appt. to see a doctor; problem is that I'm new to ...
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| I'm not sure what type of... | 7/6/2004 |
Q: I'm not sure what type of arthritis I have. My right thumb has a big bone sticking out from the ...
A: Cynthia, Have you seen a doctor about this? It not you should. If it is arthritis and is affecting ...
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| Glucosamine Chondroitin and reactions | 7/4/2004 |
Q: I have mild arthritis (not officially diagnosed) and have been taking Celebrex for about 18 months. ...
A: Sadiqa I am sorry to hear about what you are going through. I have never heard of anyone being ...
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| I was wondering if arthritis... | 7/1/2004 |
Q: I was wondering if arthritis run in ones family?I'm only 39 and lately i've being tingley feeling in ...
A: Liz, Sorry to hear about your fingers. Yes, there is a genetic component to arthritis. It does ...
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| osteoarthritis | 7/1/2004 |
Q: I have been diagnosed with osteoar- thritis, and recently have been ex- periencing numbness in both ...
A: Della, Yes, these symptoms can be consistent with osteoarthritis but are not typical. With that ...
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| arthritis | 6/29/2004 |
Q: I have just been informed by a MD that I have arthritis. Its in my hip!! Is that something that will ...
A: Marge, I am sorry to say that it will never go away. With that said it does not mean that you will ...
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| Rheumatoid Arthritis | 6/29/2004 |
Q: I have Rheumatoid Arthritis and I can't take any of the anti-inflammatory drugs as they upset my ...
A: Nancy, There are two supplements that help many people. Omega 3 fatty acids and Cetyl Myristoleate ...
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| Arthritis in children Exercises Needed to help | 6/29/2004 |
Q: Do you have a few exercises for children to do to help improve movement. The child in question has ...
A: Elsie, It is difficult to get children that young to do any exercise that is uncomfortable. Just ...
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| Best clomate for Osteoarthritis | 6/29/2004 |
Q: Is there a best climate for sufferers of osteoarthritis. I have much pain and discomfort in my ...
A: Herbert, Many people claim that day-to-day changes in the weather effects arthritis. The research ...
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| fibromyalgia | 6/29/2004 |
Q: I have been seeing all kinds of doctors for about 7 years now and i'm always in pain! No one seems ...
A: Lisa, I am sorry to hear that you are suffering this way. Unfortunately most fibromyalgia diagnosis ...
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| RA | 6/28/2004 |
Q: My RA factor just came back at 16. They told me 12-14 was normal. They told me not to worry about ...
A: Michele, Most Rheumatologists consider under 20 as normal. It you had an RA factor test then you ...
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| arthritis and spurs on my neck | 6/28/2004 |
Q: I WENT TO THE HOSPITAL BECAUSE MY DOCTOR WAS OUT OF TOWN AND I COULDNT STAND THE PAIN ANY MORE I WAS ...
A: Nate, It depends on how bad the spurs are. Most of the time with proper management the pain can be ...
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| about osteo arthritis | 6/28/2004 |
Q: i have just been diagnosed with osteo arthritis and prescribed diclofenac 75mg. how long will i be ...
A: Debbie, You should not take this Diclofenac if you are having these symptoms. You need to call your ...
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| pain control | 6/27/2004 |
Q: I recently suffered from DVT and now have to take Coumadin for how long I don't know, I was taking ...
A: Barbara, Unfortunately there is little you can take while on Coumadin. Since you were on Bextra I ...
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| Osteoarthritis | 6/27/2004 |
Q: My mother-in-law has been diagnosed as having mild arthritis in her left knee. Some months ago she ...
A: Rob Sorry to hear about your mother in law. Yes, it is common for arthritis pain to start ...
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| Gout maybe ?????/ | 6/25/2004 |
Q: I do not eat or drink over abundance of anything. I take a termendous amount of vitamins. I take ...
A: Linda, I am sorry but I do not see a question here. I am surprised to hear that you take ...
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| RA | 6/24/2004 |
Q: I developed some pain without any swelling in my wrists abt 6 mths ago and tho xrays showed nothing ...
A: Sree, I am sorry to hear about the condition in your wrist. It is true that this type of bone ...
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| lupus Rash | 6/24/2004 |
Q: I have SLE and can't seem to find anything to help the rash on my cheeks and nose. I where sun block ...
A: Angela, I am so sorry to hear about your conditon. It is terrible to have lupus by it self it is ...
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| Imuran | 6/24/2004 |
Q: When a person has Rheumatoid Arthritis and is taking a large amount of imuran would it be a danger ...
A: Darlene, This is a tough question. I look at a lot of the research on Imuran. There are no warnings ...
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| Enthesitis | 6/23/2004 |
Q: Do you think that it would be useful to try a course of CMO for enthesitis? A friend of mine that ...
A: Denise, I am sorry to hear about your friend enthesitis is a very uncomfortable conditon. ...
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| Arthritis | 6/21/2004 |
Q: Recently i had pain & swelling in my Knee.It went out by taking pain killer. Then i had same thing ...
A: Shoaib, Blood test cannot be used alone to diagnose arthritis. Some forms of arthritis do not show ...
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| Negative blood workup, helped by Medrol. Rheumatologic problem or fibromyalgia? | 6/19/2004 |
Q: I have had severe joint pain in hands, back, neck, hips, and knees for several years and am 24 years ...
A: CCara, I am always sorry to hear of anyone suffering with the severe symptoms that you are ...
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| arthritis&feet | 6/19/2004 |
Q: Just got back from the Dr. and he said look up zero-negative arthropathies but nothing will come ...
A: Mary, I would say you have too much on your health platter. I wish no one had to suffer one of ...
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| Effectiveness of Glucosamine | 6/18/2004 |
Q: Many thanks for your prompt and concise reply. I was told over lunch yesterday that a glass of warm ...
A: Boonlay, I have never heard of this. I know that cherries have an enzyme that is similar to the one ...
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| LUMPS ON ELBOW | 6/18/2004 |
Q: I HAVE DEVELOPED A LUMP ON EACH ELBOW. I WENT TO THE DOCTER AND HE SAID THAT THEY WERE NOT CYSTS, HE ...
A: Michele, I am sorry to hear that you have these lumps on your elbow. Yes, I could be Rheumatoid ...
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| may it be an allergic reaction? | 6/18/2004 |
Q: after I was in touch with a kind of adherent plastic paper all my body became pink. The next day the ...
A: Ana, I am sorry to hear this. Yes, it can be an allergic reaction. It could also be a coincidence. ...
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| arthritis centers | 6/18/2004 |
Q: I am wondering if you have information on an arthritis center in Minnesota. By center I mean a ...
A: Russ, I am in the Seattle area and do not know of any Arthritis Centers in Minnesota. But you may ...
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| Effectiveness of Glucosamine | 6/17/2004 |
Q: I have initial stages of osteo-arthritis. My doctor recommended glucosamine but she doesn't seem to ...
A: Boon Lay, I have seen no research that suggests that liquid is better than capsules. Glucosamine is ...
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| arthritis&feet | 6/16/2004 |
Q: Just got back from the Dr. and he said look up zero-negative arthropathies but nothing will come ...
A: Mary, Part of the problem you are having in looking up information on this condition is the ...
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| Pain in arms and hands | 6/16/2004 |
Q: -------------------------Any thoughts on kind of specialist I should be looking to see? Any major ...
A: Maxine, It depends on the kind of test your doctor has run. If your doctor has not checked you for ...
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| Pain in arms and hands | 6/16/2004 |
Q: I have aching in both of my arms and both hands for the last 10 months. It is getting increasingly ...
A: Maxine, Sorry to hear that you are suffering in this way. It is possible that it could be a ...
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| Rheumatoid Arthritis | 6/15/2004 |
Q: Can you answer a question for me please. Can rheumatoid arthritis symtoms happen over night. My ...
A: Lynn, Unfortunately Rheumatoid arthritis symptoms can appear over night. Usually there are some ...
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| excersise options | 6/15/2004 |
Q: what stretching excercise would you recommend for the quadricep if it is too painful to bend the ...
A: Courde, I do not know of any way to stretch the quadriceps without bending the knee. I searched the ...
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| joint stiffness | 6/15/2004 |
Q: I was diagnosed with CFS and Fibromyaltia and also inflammation showed up in the blood tests. I am ...
A: Pat, I am sorry to hear that your condition is getting worse. I am sorry but I cannot recommend ...
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| Arthritis | 6/8/2004 |
Q: I think my problem is similar to President Bush. I am also a runner, my age is 55, my doctor said I ...
A: Sunny, There are two things you can do as a vegetarian. They will not cure arthritis but should ...
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| Osteoarthritis in the Jaw joint | 6/6/2004 |
Q: Rusty, In answer to your questions, I am seeing a ENT who has focused/Limited his practice to TMJ. ...
A: Patti, I am glad you are able to see an ENT that specializes in TMJ though I am sorry that the two ...
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| fever and gout | 6/5/2004 |
Q: Can a person that has gout,have a fever?My friend was just diagnosed with it,he had a fever also ...
A: Sue, I am sorry to hear that your friend was diagnosed with gout. It is very common to experience a ...
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| pseudo gout | 6/5/2004 |
Q: where can i find pictures of pseudo gout I need this to convince my GP that I may have PG Thanks ...
A: Annette, Here is the only picture I found of Pseudogout. ...
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| Osteoarthritis in the Jaw joint | 6/3/2004 |
Q: I have OA in the jaw joint and have receieved many injections of steroids and lidocaine. They help ...
A: Patti, I am sorry to hear that you have so much wrong with your jaw. This is one of the toughest ...
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| viox | 6/2/2004 |
Q: I take viox and it helps me very much but I have gained 15 lbs since I started taking it. Does ...
A: Cheryl, One of the side effects of Vioxx is unexplained weight gain. The government information on ...
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| cervicalgia | 6/1/2004 |
Q: Do you have any insight into a condition refered to as Cervicalgia ( neck pain ) ? My husband ...
A: Kitty, I am sorry to hear about your husbands condition. Unfortunately cervicalgia is not a ...
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| naproxin/ibuprofin with Vioxx | 5/31/2004 |
Q: I am currently on Vioxx for arthritis and now have developed "tennis elbow" for some reason and I ...
A: Rosalie, Actually the Viox should be working on it also. It is safe to take both for a short period ...
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| medication | 5/31/2004 |
Q: My question is in regards to the new "breakthrough" treatment of Cetyl Myristoleate. My brother ...
A: Melissa, I am sorry to hear of your brothers suffering. Cetyl Myristoleate is a fatty acid complex ...
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| Osteoarthritis | 5/30/2004 |
Q: I have it in my fingers, the joints closest to the tip. I am 54 years old female. I had a total ...
A: Anne, Sorry to hear about your hands. Unfortunatly Estorgen is not the arthrtis preventive. It ...
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| 50 percent cartilage reduced | 5/30/2004 |
Q: sirmy age 44 weight 100kg india...my joint space knee appeared reduced more than 50 percentage ...
A: It is true that radiological appearance of joint space in not a correct picture of possible serious ...
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| onset of arthritis | 5/29/2004 |
Q: My family dr. has diagnosed me with gouty arthritis, but is sending me to see an orthopedic dr, ...
A: Barb, I am sorry to hear about you diagnosis. I am surprised to here that you are seeing an ...
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| rheumatiod arthritis | 5/26/2004 |
Q: I have just recently been diagnoised with rheumatiod arthritis. I have had terrible pain in my ...
A: Bernard, Sorry to hear about the diagnosis of RA. I wish no one ever had to have this disease. ...
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| Humira as opposed ot other TNF blockers | 5/26/2004 |
Q: I would like to know if there is any research on the response to Humira as opposed to Enbril - I ...
A: Patricia, This is a difficult question to answer because there is a lot to be considered when ...
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| osteoarthritis | 5/25/2004 |
Q: I need to find a doctor to treat me. I live in North Georgia, but am willing to travel to receive ...
A: Martha, I wish I was able to recommend a great doctor in your area. I am unfamiliar with doctors ...
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| Prednisone | 5/24/2004 |
Q: I was just wondering about the side affects of prednisone particularly The water retention and ...
A: Tammy, You should not see any weight gain at 5 mg. That is not to say it won't happen since ...
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| arthritis, corrosive | 5/20/2004 |
Q: What is corrosive arthritis. Is predisone the only drug for this type. Thank you for your help.
A: Barbara, I am sorry to say but as far as I know there is no such thing as corrosive arthritis. ...
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| Methotrexate and fatigue | 5/20/2004 |
Q: I've had RA for about twenty years now and have taken so many different drugs I probably wouldn't ...
A: Bobbee, I am not surprised that you have more energy when you are not taking Methotrexate. Fatigue ...
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| Gout | 5/20/2004 |
Q: Can fish oil vitamins help gout? If not is there any herbs or vitamins that can help?
A: Cindi, Gout is different from most forms of arthritis. It is caused by high levels of uric acid ...
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| arthritis and flu like symptoms | 5/20/2004 |
Q: Why do those of us with R.A. get sick with flu like symptoms and tiredness amost every month? ...
A: Connie, No one understands exactly why RA suffers get symptoms like yours. The simple explanation ...
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| Rhumetoid Arthritis | 5/19/2004 |
Q: My elbow joints have lost some movement, but my muscles in my harms are very painful. It feels like ...
A: Kathy, I am sorry to hear about the pain in your elbows and arms. I assume the question is what can ...
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| rheumatoid arthritis | 5/19/2004 |
Q: My name is Uma and I live in Fremont, California. My mom is recently diagnosied with RA and I am ...
A: Uma, I am not able to recomend specific doctors in various areas of the country. The best thing to ...
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| AS and Physical Therapy | 5/19/2004 |
Q: My artritis doctor never takes x-rays for my AS. With a resent onset of new pain and flare up of ...
A: Nichole, I am sorry to hear about the suffering you are living through. Physical therapy is the ...
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| a type of arthritis | 5/19/2004 |
Q: what is the type of arthritis called that flares up when bad weather or storm occurs? And what is ...
A: Amber, Any type of arthritis can be effected by weather changes. There is no specific age ...
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| Drug induced lupus | 5/18/2004 |
Q: I am thirty eight a female and I have been experiencing a great deal of hand pain, swollen hands, ...
A: Nancy, Sorry to hear what you are going through. I looked through my medical resources and do not ...
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| Constant pain at the back of knee-3 months | 5/4/2004 |
Q: Now I would ask you a last thing: 1. I am on Vioxx 25mg daily. Ultracet on pain. Can I take Omega ...
A: Wajid, Yes, you can take omega 3 or Cetyl Myristoleate with your meds. Osteo Bi-Flex is a good ...
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| RA Factor | 5/3/2004 |
Q: A few years ago, the doctor checked my RA factor because of some symptoms I was having. It was ...
A: Bobbie, RA factor is a complicated thing. Hi RA can mean Rheumatoid arthritis, lupus, Sjögren's ...
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| Arthritis | 5/3/2004 |
Q: What are the earlier signs of hip arthritis and early treatments available, to enable a continuing ...
A: Cheryll The early signs of hip arthritis are pain in the inner side of the hip. The pain is usually ...
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| Constant pain at the back of knee-3 months | 5/2/2004 |
Q: I am so grateful for your insifght in my case. I will request little explanation more. I thank you ...
A: Wajid, Walking may be fine but I would see a physical therapist first. He or she may want you to do ...
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| RA or Osteo | 4/30/2004 |
Q: My question is what is the difference between RA and Osteo.The symptoms I have are morning ...
A: Mary, I am sorry to hear what you are going through. Raymaud's is more than anyone should have to ...
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| Rheumatoid Factor | 4/30/2004 |
Q: In September I was diagnosed with Alpha 1 with inherited emphysema. I was still having some health ...
A: Vicky, Sorry to take so long getting back to you. I was away for a long weekend. This is not ...
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| Constant pain at the back of knee-3 months | 4/29/2004 |
Q: I am a regular jogger. Few months back, one day I did a long jog and few new yoga streching ...
A: Wajid, First of all you should not jog for a while. Over exertion at this point may complicate the ...
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| glucosomine | 4/28/2004 |
Q: Is there any reliable evidence that over the counter dosage of glucosomine/condroiten is any more ...
A: Jim, There has been a lot of research on Glucosamine, chondrointin and both of them together. The ...
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| arthritis | 4/26/2004 |
Q: it has been bothering me ever since I got hurt at work, lifting a resident in a hight bed, it was ...
A: Diana, I am sorry to hear that you are suffering this way. There are two inflammatory arthritis ...
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| arthritis, doge and IBUprofin | 4/22/2004 |
Q: I can not afford the medication that is used for arthritis in dogs. Is there any alternative, ...
A: JW, There is a supplement called Cetyl Myristoleate that many people are using effectively with ...
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| spondolythesis | 4/17/2004 |
Q: Do you know if surgery is the only option for repair of spondolythesis which is the result of ...
A: Emily, Spondylitis is a terrible form of arthritis. Surgery is only required when the disease had ...
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| RA | 4/13/2004 |
Q: I have been diagnosed with RA. My doctor thinks I need to be further evaluated to rule out Lupus. ...
A: Roy, Sorry to hear about the diagnosis of RA. It is bad enough to have this diagnosis but it must ...
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| SYNVISC injections for arthritic knee | 3/22/2004 |
Q: My father is nearing 70 yrs old but he still plays tennis mostly on hardcourts. Since a year or two ...
A: Don, I am happy to hear that you dad is so active at nearly 70. It is a shame that Synvics has to ...
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| Elevated RA Level | 3/17/2004 |
Q: My doctor advised me today that my RA is reactive and that my RA factor is 508.8, they have put me ...
A: Elana, Sorry I was unable to get back to you yesterday. With RA Prednisone and Methotrexate are ...
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| Hypermobility | 3/17/2004 |
Q: My GP diagnosed me with a condition called Hypermobility ( or double jointed) i think i read that ...
A: Tatiana, Hypermobility in the back is very hard to treat. This usually can not be done with pills. ...
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| Medical Terms | 3/17/2004 |
Q: I would very much appreciate it if you could tell me what the following medical terms mean and what ...
A: Jeroen, Sorry I was unable to get back to you yesterday. The answer to your question is a little ...
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| This has helped my arthritis but I would like an experts opinion | 3/13/2004 |
Q: I am taking a new product called Himalayan Goji Juice from Dr. Earl Mindell, the author of the ...
A: Bill, Goji Juice is one of the newer things on the market. From what I understand it is similar to ...
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| RA factor | 3/12/2004 |
Q: My mother has a RA factor at 10 U/ML, is that normal? whats the normal and abnormal range. she is 45 ...
A: Nithya, Sorry to hear about you mother. Normal RA is considered under 20. RA is an autoimmune ...
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| spasms | 3/8/2004 |
Q: My question is I have a herniated discL4-L5 from an auto accident and also have a mix connective ...
A: Mary, Actually both can cause spasms. Muscle spasm are usually caused by either a mineral ...
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| Should I consult a doctor for possible arthritis symptoms? | 3/3/2004 |
Q: A few days ago, I slightly injured a finger on my hand. Now my hand is swelling with severe joint ...
A: Patrica, Ouch, a little sprain is not supposed to do that. Unfortunately some times it does. I am ...
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| arthritis | 3/2/2004 |
Q: My question is, I was in a car accident and now I have a herniated disc L4-L5.Before the accident I ...
A: Mary, Sorry to hear about your accident. It is possible that it could be some type of arthritis. ...
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| PAIN | 2/27/2004 |
Q: CAN YOU ANSWER QUESTIONS ABOUT CARPEL TUNNEL SYNDROME OR DO YOU KNOW SOMEWHERE I COULD GET INFO..I ...
A: lisapope, I am sorry to hear that you have Pregnancy Induced Carpal Tunnel Syndrome. Most normal ...
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| arthritis | 2/26/2004 |
Q: In the early 1980's I recieved gold shots, hydroxychloriquin and was a guinnea pig for a variety of ...
A: Brenda, What a terrible combination. I am sorry to hear it but am relieved to here that you have ...
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| Spinal arthritis | 2/26/2004 |
Q: Rusty, About mid november I started having some pretty debilitating lower back and right hip pain. ...
A: Roger, Don't you just hate it when you doctor seems disinterested. Truth is you are better off in ...
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| 18 year old with RA | 2/19/2004 |
Q: My son has finally been diagnosed with RA after years of pain. He's been off and on NSAIDs and ...
A: Robyn, You are right to be concerned with the long term effects. The problem is all arthritis ...
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| additional info from yesterday | 2/13/2004 |
Q: Rusty for the great answer yesterday. I checked out the arthritis website and read about gout. The ...
A: Nikki, The appointment with the rhuematologist is important. I would not rule out drugs yet ...
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| arthritis symptoms | 2/12/2004 |
Q: I've had these symptoms for about a month-swollen hands and pain in my hands and other joints. I've ...
A: Nikki, Sorry to hear about this condition. First of all you need to ask your doctor for a referral ...
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| rheumatoid/osteo- | 2/6/2004 |
Q: I have several questions-don't know anything about arthritis. What is the difference b/tw ...
A: Laura, Happy to help. You have a lot of questions so my answers will be brief. I will leave a link ...
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| Osteo-arthritis | 1/23/2004 |
Q: I have osteo-arthritis that affects my hips primarily. I've been taking Glucossamine/Chondroitin ...
A: Paul, It you do not see any difference then there is no reason to take it. Only about half the ...
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| Knee Injections and Oral Surgery | 1/14/2004 |
Q: Do you know of any possible complications if I have oral surgery for the removal of a large molar at ...
A: Mary, It should be fine to have both done at the same time. It is correct that dental work and knee ...
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| Itch and pain in fingers and toes in winter | 1/2/2004 |
Q: . I am writing this as i and my mother are having this problem ever since is was a child (now 26). ...
A: Prashant, This is a tough question to answer with out more information. But here is a place to ...
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| knee surgery vs. shots | 1/2/2004 |
Q: I am 65 years old and have had deteriorating knees for about 15 years. The medications no longer ...
A: Mary, I am sorry to take so long getting back to you. I have been out of town for the holidays. ...
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| hi rusty,
I'm a 16 year... | 12/9/2003 |
Q: I'm a 16 year old woman. I spend a good fraction of my time working on my Firebird. Over the ...
A: Michelle, I am sorry to hear that you are suffering these things at such a young age. Arthritis ...
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| RA factor | 12/9/2003 |
Q: What is the typical numerical value placed on whether you have rheumatoid arthritis? My sister in ...
A: Lori, An elevated factor of 8 is not bad. The normal range for RA Factor is less than 20. There can ...
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