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Jun 07, 2007 |
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Exercise Rx for Nerve Pain
People with neuropathy (caused by RA, diabetes, or other consitions, hereditary propensity, certain medications) were once told not to exercise, but not any more. Here are simple tips for getting started. |
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May 23, 2007 |
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Rheumatoid Arthritis Patients' Experiences of Night Pain
Study of chronic pain patients' coping mechanisms for - and experiences with - night pain at home and during hospital stays provides a first step in beneficial protocols for assisting patients and inpatients in the management of night pain. |
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Dec 19, 2005 |
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Pain and Its Impact on the Treatment of Rheumatic Disease: Practical Advice on Pain Management
"Rheumatologists are increasingly required to address pain as a specific symptom," notes Mary-Ann Fitzcharles, M.D., of Montreal General Hospital, McGill University. "Pain management is no longer simply a quick fix with a single pill, but rather an approach to the patient as a whole biopsychosocial being." |
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Nov 18, 2005 |
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RAHelp.org: An Online Self-management Program for Adults with Rheumatoid Arthritis
Is your RA becoming a pain - literally? Has rheumatoid arthritis taken control of your life? If so, self-management of RA could give you your life back. Based on research by the Missouri Arthritis Rehabilitation Research and Training Center at the University of Missouri-Columbia, this research evaluation of a proven self-management program seeks to empower people with RA via the Internet. |
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Nov 07, 2005 |
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What is the Best Treatment Strategy for Early Rheumatoid Arthritis?
While the recent increase in therapeutic options offers much promise, it has left doctors grappling with the question: What is the best treatment strategy for a patient newly diagnosed with RA? |
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Aug 15, 2005 |
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Hot or Cold? Relieving the Aches and Pains of Arthritis and More
If sore muscles have you yearning for relief, what’s the best strategy to soothe inflamed muscles, heat or cold? Cold first, advises the August issue of Mayo Clinic Health Letter. Later, heat can help. |
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Jun 07, 2005 |
Article |
Myth That Exercise and Arthritis Don't Mix Still Lingers
"For years, people with arthritis thought the right answer was to avoid activity, physical therapy and exercise, for fear that their pain would get worse. Well, avoiding activity and exercise is actually the wrong answer," says Vert Mooney, M.D., an orthopedic spine surgeon in San Diego, CA. |
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May 23, 2005 |
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Arthritis Pain? Consider Physiotherapy
If you are experiencing pain, joint stiffness and decreased mobility due to arthritis, the Canadian Physiotherapy Association recommends that you consult a physiotherapist. |
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Apr 25, 2005 |
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Exercise Keeps Arthritis Disability At Bay
Staying independent with age may hinge on staying fit. According to a new study, individuals with arthritis who avoid exercise double their risk of being unable to perform such everyday tasks as dressing, bathing and cooking in their "golden years." |
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Mar 23, 2005 |
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Arthritis Patients Remain Confused About the Safety of Pain Medications and Are Suffering
New survey results unveiled today by the Rippe Lifestyle Institute (RLI) indicate that many arthritis patients are suffering because they have stopped or reduced their use of pain relievers due to confusion about which drugs are considered safe. Among this group, an overwhelming 68 percent reported a resulting decrease in their overall quality of life due to greater pain and limited physical activity. |
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