Arthritis Pain Relief » some

Need some medical help please. Thank you?

admin — Tue, 22 May 2012 16:50:34 +0000

A 58-year-old woman, is a known patient of rheumatoid arthritis for 5 years.
Presenting Complaints: She presents with more intense pain and stiffness in her hands along with generalized fatigue since few weeks. In spite of a larger dose of NSAIDs over the last few weeks there has been little relief from pain.
General Examination:
Pale palmar creases, and pale conjunctiva
Local Examination:
Swelling and tenderness of the 3rd & 4th metacarpophalangeal joints in both hands,
Laboratory test:
CBC: Hb = 7.0 g/dL (normal, 12.0-16.0 g/dL);
Peripheral Blood Picture: Rouleaux +
mild normocytic anemia
Absolute monocytosis.
Serum total protein = 8.5 g/dL (normal, 3.5-5.5 g/dL)
Serum albumin = 3.0 g/dL (normal, 6.0-7.8 g/dL)
Serum globulins = 5.5 g/dL (normal, 2.3-5.5 g/dL)
Her stool occult blood is positive.

1. What is the cause for her pale appearance?
2. Is there an inflammatory component to the clinical picture of patient being pale?
3. Why is the total protein increased and serum albumin decreased?
4. What do you infer from the absolute monocytosis observed in the differential count of the peripheral blood picture?
5. What is the role of Rhematoid Arthritis (inflammation) in deforming Ms. Nada’s metacarpophalyngeal joints?

what are some suggestions on helping a dogs arthritis?

admin — Mon, 14 May 2012 04:08:11 +0000

I have a 50 pound american staffordshire terrier. her vet just diagnosed her with arthritis in both of her knees. As of now she doesnt need surgery but she is on a 1000MG glucosamine pill once a day for the rest of her life to make her joints more fluid her vet says i can give her 1 adult aspirin twice a day at the most when it seems her arthritis may be bothering her (like after she is outside or something). She is not overweight AT ALL very in shape and muscular very healthy otherwise. I am just looking for some suggestions on what else could help ease my dogs arthritis (she is about 5 years old we think..she was adopted). Thank You

Some questions about dog health?

admin — Fri, 11 May 2012 07:56:05 +0000

• Omega 3 dosage for dogs? I don’t want to know about fish oil, I just want to know the everyday mg amount of omega 3 for a 5 kg 7 year old male
• purebreed lives longer than purebreed or? Because in the article of Pusuke the oldest dog, the writer wrote that purebred lives longer mixed breed.
• garlic for dogs? Some people say garlic are good for a dogs immunity system and some articles and people say that garlic are one of the toxic food that harms dogs.
• human food for dogs? I’m not saying about table scraps, I mean healthy lean meats vegetables and all the other healthy stuff with omega 3,6 and so on. Some people say it’s better to stick to commercial dog foods which I think is not so healthy, while others say healthy human food as it can also add years to a dogs life.
• glucosamine to prevent dog arthritis before they get it? Where is glucosamine found? Or what other food can prevent arthritis?
I’m really confused with all this because some people just feed their dog a few times and if their dog is still jumping around and fine they start to spread around the Internet saying how good that food is.

Need some quick, knowledgeable, good answers (autoimmune)?

admin — Wed, 02 May 2012 20:50:05 +0000

Posted in 2 other sections as well…

Background:
I’m dealing with an autoimmune disorder. I have Endometriosis that has caused infertility coupled by severe arthritis pain. All pain is cyclical in nature with my cycle and acupuncture has proven to help the flare-ups tremendously, if not eliminating them completely. However, I’ve recently stopped acupuncture due to lack of funds. I fully intend to continue with it when funds are replenished.

My question:
Has a dramatic diet change helped anyone here with an autoimmune disorder to put it into “remission” or should I even dare, cure? What were the steps that you took? Do tell all! Thank you a million times over

I might have rheumatoid arthritis, what are some sure signs of it?

admin — Sat, 07 Apr 2012 15:53:09 +0000

I’m 17 and have been having really sore knees and neck when I wake up, but just figured I slept funny. Today I woke up and I literally couldn’t stand. Both of my knees were in a lot of pain, as well as my upper leg area and neck. I read some stuff about fingers and feet hurting, but never experienced neither.

I’m really scared, and I’m going to make a doctors appointment. What else could this be and does it sound like RA? I just learned it today but it unfortunately sounds right. Any info is helpful– thanks.

How do I tell the difference between my parkinsons and spinal stenosis? Some symptoms are the same.?

admin — Mon, 02 Apr 2012 14:54:41 +0000

Some symptoms of parkinson’s and spinal steno sis are the same and I suppose can overlap. What I need to know is how do I tell the difference. I am scheduled for DBS, deep brain stimulation, surgery in a few weeks and would like to know so I know more of what to expect. I also have osteoarthritis and cervical arthritis. I get extreme weakness in my legs, sometimes to where I am unable to stand. Can you help me?

My son has had ankle pain for a week with a negative x-ray. He also has had some flu-like symptoms..any ideas?

admin — Wed, 14 Mar 2012 02:50:52 +0000

He has had blood work twice with a slightly elevated white blood count. They are thinking Lyme disease or arthritis of some sort. We are waiting for those blood tests to come back. He may be having an MRI the beginning of next week. Any ideas?

What are some good natural remedies for Rheumatoid Arthritis?

admin — Sat, 10 Mar 2012 22:55:27 +0000

I’ve tried Bio -Freeze, Tiger Balm and most of the other creams.

What are some healthy things to help arthritis?

admin — Sat, 18 Feb 2012 04:50:34 +0000

I have rhuematoid arthritis and I was wondering if you knew of any foods, or things that could keep the swelling down, especially during the winter. Thanks!

What are some exercise activities good for an older lab with arthritis?

admin — Sat, 21 Jan 2012 04:49:22 +0000

He is a lab/gret pyr estimated to be 13 years of age. No displasia yet but is on a regimen of glucoseamine for arthritis. I have been letting him swim with a life jacket but it is getting to be to cold for that now. Can exercise help arthritis? I am particularly concerned because I will be living on the second floor untill spring so he must use stairs about 3x a day.