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The National Arthritis Foundation Spreads Information
In 1984 the non-profit National Arthritis Foundation opened with the purpose of advocating for arthritis patients and arthritis research. With branches all over the world, the organization is really making a difference. The foundation works to educate the public about arthritis and its causes as well as to garner support for their research programs. In … Continue reading
Arthritis Afflicts Older Dogs
Have you looked into your beloved old pet’s eyes lately and seen pain deep inside? Although arthritis is a very common affliction that affects older dogs, he’s not able to tell you about his pain. You can notice it in his slower step and his lack of interest in playing and being active. Larger dogs … Continue reading
Information on Arthritis In Beagles
As Beagles grow older, it is undeniably true that the health deteriorates too. Whether they are well-taken cared of or not, there is always a risk of developing diseases as dogs age. But sometimes, disease that usually affects older dogs can also be seen in young ones. One of these diseases is the canine arthritis. … Continue reading
Canine Arthritis Proves Problematic for Older Dogs
Family dogs are treasured members of the family. They are like trusting babies, and they are usually treated with great care. Suddenly, one day, you might notice something a little different about your best friend now that he’s gotten older, though. He may not be moving quite as quickly as he used to, or maybe … Continue reading
Information On Degenerative Arthritis
Studies reveal that degenerative arthritis is the most common arthritis type. For a lot of people, it is a condition that can truly change their lives. If you have reason to believe that you should prepare for it, then the first step would be to learn about it. Osteoarthritis Arthritis of this type is also … Continue reading
Detailed Information on Rheumatoid Arthritis
RA is the most common type of arthritis triggered by the immune system. Rheumatoid arthritis is an inflammatory form of arthritis that causes joint pain and damage. It affecting more than two million people in the United States. Rheumatoid arthritis attacks the lining of your joints (synovium) causing swelling that can result in aching and … Continue reading
How to Prevent Arthritis
The first thing people think about when they think of arthritis is the pain. With any one of the over 100 disorders that are part of the disease, patients experience an extreme amount of pain as their joints deteriorate. Statisticians have estimated that 46 million adults in addition to 300,000 children have all fallen victim … Continue reading
GOUT – Do We Have An Epidemic?
This article is a very personal one for me. I went to my family physician the other day because every joint that I had seemed to hurt. His diagnosis after many tests was that I had a mild form of gout. I thought gout was a disease of the rich from the Middle Ages. Surely … Continue reading
Get Rheumatoid Arthritis Relief from Plaquenil
In the beginning, Plaquenil was marketed as an antimalarial drug. Then it was found that in addition to being effective with malaria it was also beneficial when used to treat rheumatic diseases such as Lupus and Rheumatoid Arthritis. Plaquenil contains the ingredient hydroxychloroquine. It is a DMARD (Disease-modifying anti-rheumatic drug) which has long been known … Continue reading
Arthritis Remedy
Arthritis is often referred to as a chronic disease. This means that it can affect the person afflicted with arthritis over a long period of time, perhaps for the rest of a person’s life. It cannot be cured, but it can be treated through a variety of products, both prescription and over-the-counter, as well as … Continue reading