Arthritis - Surgery?

If you suffer from severe osteoarthritis, surgery may be in store for you. Surgery is no small choice, and doctors and the surgeons they work with are naturally reluctant to operate unless you meet criteria that they consider important. Two of the key factors that all surgeons probably consider are the life-expectancies of the artificial joint and of you. Historically artificial joints last about...

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Aleve, Vioxx, Celebrex, and Bextra: What You Need to Know About Arthritis Pain Medications

Aleve, Vioxx, Celebrex and Bextra: What You Need To Know About Arthritis Pain Medications Recent controversy about the safety of pain medications for arthritis has left patients and health care professionals alike confused about which medications are safe to use. In fact, a recent survey by the Boston-based Rippe Lifestyle Institute indicated that many people with arthritis are suffering unnecessarily...

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Osteoarthritis -- How is it Affecting the Aging US Population?

As the baby boomer generation ages, doctors predict there will be a staggering growth in the cases of Osteoarthritis (OA). Although OA affects the quality of life for many people as they age, few people are familiar with the term Osteoarthritis. Osteoarthritis is one of the most common forms of arthritis. It is one of the main causes of disability in older adults. OA's impact and toll on the US health care system is immense. Until the 1980s, OA was considered a progressive degenerative disorder. It was considered one of the inevitable results of age. Back in the 80s it was assumed that...

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Natures Way To Relieve Arthritis Pain

PINEAPPLE AND PAPAYAS Medical authorities say that pineapples and papayas can relieve arthritis pain. Research shows that pineapples and papayas have potent anti-inflammatory properties from high levels of bromelain and papain, which are natural enzymes. These enzymes reduce the inflammation in two ways. First, the enzymes neutalize hormones in the body called prostaglandins. These are chemicals that spark pain in the body's nerve cells. Second, they reduce painful pressure from fluid buildup in the joints. This is achieved by the enzyme dissolving joint debris, like tiny bone chips, calcium...

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