Arthritis Pain Relief » this http://arthritispainguide.com Free Help and Information Fri, 03 Feb 2012 22:54:52 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 is this helpful for you? how can it be better? ”NSAIDs”pain relief? http://arthritispainguide.com/is-this-helpful-for-you-how-can-it-be-better-nsaidspain-relief/ http://arthritispainguide.com/is-this-helpful-for-you-how-can-it-be-better-nsaidspain-relief/#comments Wed, 14 Dec 2011 13:50:27 +0000 admin http://arthritispainguide.com/is-this-helpful-for-you-how-can-it-be-better-nsaidspain-relief/ generally there is a main rule in medicine administration,
If u have to choose between two harmful choices choose the least harmful , Side effects are side reaction beside the wanted to occur present even in natural herbals like liquorice having the same side effects of cortisone, However those side effects in some case are according to potency of drug accumulative e.x ergotamine (for sever headache) “if u took more 10 pills weakly lead u to serious side effect like hypertension”
What i am trying to say as the choose of drug is important also the way you take it ,
About the NSAIDs like celebrex ,
What really worrying me that some arthritis are rheumatic means accumulation of NSAID increasing risk of side effects
(headache, confusion and other CNS symptoms, increased BP, worsening of hypertension, edema, and decreased platelet function) especially those related to cardiovascular patients and those with previous ulcers or dyspepsia,
The risk always there with such vigorous diseases like arthritis ,
What must be done with any medicine, is recent clinical studies those important the drug effect differ with race and environment which differs with time also human body i mean in long intervals those peccary quality control tests are not last defense line
Responsibility also falls on physician who prescribes and pharmacist who provides in such cases like high risk side effects ,the drug must given by prescription updated with date that he takes medicine every time he goes to a pharmacy .

]]> http://arthritispainguide.com/is-this-helpful-for-you-how-can-it-be-better-nsaidspain-relief/feed/ 3 Should I take this pain relief supplement? http://arthritispainguide.com/should-i-take-this-pain-relief-supplement/ http://arthritispainguide.com/should-i-take-this-pain-relief-supplement/#comments Mon, 12 Dec 2011 19:51:12 +0000 admin http://arthritispainguide.com/should-i-take-this-pain-relief-supplement/ Hello, I have a question about Chosamin DS( a joint health supplement). I am 21 years old that is a bit overweight so I have been running alot lately and my knees have started hurting(patellar tendinitis). Would this supplement be a good idea to take to make it easier to run and prevent damage to my knee while I lose weight? Because it seems like it’s mostly elderly people with arthritis taking it and they make it seem like they all have severe chronic conditions when they say “the pain comes back if I miss a few days of taking it”. I just want to take it as a precautionary measure to keep my knees healthy while I run large amounts. This post isn’t a question about how much I should be running but only about this particular supplement. Please let me know if this would be a good idea to add to my supplementation regimen just until my weight goes back down from around 210 to 170 because I didn’t have knee pain when I weighed that. The cost isn’t a problem I just want to do EVERYTHING possible to get me running everyday and down to my running weight again as fast as possible. Thanks
Thanks for your advice. And I am well aware of the supplement scam for fat burners and muscle builders and all that jazz. I only take a nutrilite multivitamin, a fish oil, and vitamin-C. I was only considering this because of the very high reviews it has recieved online, almost 90% of the people who reviewed it on amazon said it really helped.

]]> http://arthritispainguide.com/should-i-take-this-pain-relief-supplement/feed/ 2 Is it possible this is arthritis? http://arthritispainguide.com/is-it-possible-this-is-arthritis/ http://arthritispainguide.com/is-it-possible-this-is-arthritis/#comments Sun, 11 Dec 2011 10:50:08 +0000 admin http://arthritispainguide.com/is-it-possible-this-is-arthritis/ My index finger on my left hand ( which isnt my good hand) is cramped and swollen and I can barely bend it without pain. The joint feels all stiff and if I squeeze the sides of the finger joint I can feel the tenderness right in my joint. I am only 18 years old but is it possible this is arthritis pain? I iced the finger and nothing happened, I used a heating pad and still nothing. I even used that active on stuff and the joint was aching so im at a loss here as to what I can do.

]]> http://arthritispainguide.com/is-it-possible-this-is-arthritis/feed/ 2 Is it possible this is arthritis? http://arthritispainguide.com/is-it-possible-this-is-arthritis/ http://arthritispainguide.com/is-it-possible-this-is-arthritis/#comments Sun, 11 Dec 2011 10:50:08 +0000 admin http://arthritispainguide.com/is-it-possible-this-is-arthritis/ My index finger on my left hand ( which isnt my good hand) is cramped and swollen and I can barely bend it without pain. The joint feels all stiff and if I squeeze the sides of the finger joint I can feel the tenderness right in my joint. I am only 18 years old but is it possible this is arthritis pain? I iced the finger and nothing happened, I used a heating pad and still nothing. I even used that active on stuff and the joint was aching so im at a loss here as to what I can do.

]]> http://arthritispainguide.com/is-it-possible-this-is-arthritis/feed/ 2 Rheumatoid arthritis sufferers- what is the best drug for this disease to help pain and fatigue? http://arthritispainguide.com/rheumatoid-arthritis-sufferers-what-is-the-best-drug-for-this-disease-to-help-pain-and-fatigue/ http://arthritispainguide.com/rheumatoid-arthritis-sufferers-what-is-the-best-drug-for-this-disease-to-help-pain-and-fatigue/#comments Thu, 08 Dec 2011 22:50:08 +0000 admin http://arthritispainguide.com/rheumatoid-arthritis-sufferers-what-is-the-best-drug-for-this-disease-to-help-pain-and-fatigue/ http://arthritispainguide.com/rheumatoid-arthritis-sufferers-what-is-the-best-drug-for-this-disease-to-help-pain-and-fatigue/feed/ 1 I have osteoarthritis in my knees, is this in all my bones and will calcium supplements help? http://arthritispainguide.com/i-have-osteoarthritis-in-my-knees-is-this-in-all-my-bones-and-will-calcium-supplements-help/ http://arthritispainguide.com/i-have-osteoarthritis-in-my-knees-is-this-in-all-my-bones-and-will-calcium-supplements-help/#comments Wed, 07 Dec 2011 22:53:45 +0000 admin http://arthritispainguide.com/i-have-osteoarthritis-in-my-knees-is-this-in-all-my-bones-and-will-calcium-supplements-help/ http://arthritispainguide.com/i-have-osteoarthritis-in-my-knees-is-this-in-all-my-bones-and-will-calcium-supplements-help/feed/ 4 can this be arthritis? or what can it be please help? http://arthritispainguide.com/can-this-be-arthritis-or-what-can-it-be-please-help/ http://arthritispainguide.com/can-this-be-arthritis-or-what-can-it-be-please-help/#comments Sun, 04 Dec 2011 01:49:59 +0000 admin http://arthritispainguide.com/can-this-be-arthritis-or-what-can-it-be-please-help/ OK well since I can remember I get these really bad pains on my arms and legs.. For example right now my left hand and arm are really hurting.. I dont know if it’s the bone or my muscles or what it is.. When I try to rub it for relief it kinda feels good but if i stop it hurts even more than before. I get this on the the softer spots on my hand like in the palm of my hand not my fingers though…. what can this be? and i’m 25 btw… and i’ve been getting these pain since i was a little girl ….thanks

]]> http://arthritispainguide.com/can-this-be-arthritis-or-what-can-it-be-please-help/feed/ 3 Will I lose weight if I follow this plan? http://arthritispainguide.com/will-i-lose-weight-if-i-follow-this-plan/ http://arthritispainguide.com/will-i-lose-weight-if-i-follow-this-plan/#comments Fri, 02 Dec 2011 16:52:54 +0000 admin http://arthritispainguide.com/will-i-lose-weight-if-i-follow-this-plan/ I am a 27 year old man and I weight 260 pounds. (Some muscle but mostly fat.)
I have been literally overweight my entire life. I have had eating problems when I was younger, but I eat a more balanced diet now. The problem has been that I haven’t eaten enough. My doctor told me I was essentially putting my body in “starvation mode” because I don’t eat often. I have never been good about eating breakfast, and often only eat one meal a day. I have studied nutrition and fitness and I want to implement what I have learned and finally change my lifestyle permanently.
I’m sick of being trapped in this body, sick of being overweight. No one makes fun of me, but I’ve always been my own worst enemy if you know what I mean.

(I have Rheumatoid Arthritis so I have to try and keep things low impact and easy on the joints.)

Exercise plan starting out: Walking 4-4.5mph for an hour 6 days a week, Light weight lifting 2-3x week (free weights at first and later gym equipment.) Mainly concentrating on increasing upper body strength and alternating muscle groups. Muscle burns calories right?

Getting plenty of sleep is important and something I need to work on.

Diet: I have been eating an average of 2000 calories a day sometimes less sometimes more. Mostly frozen pre prepared stuff. :/

I plan on increasing the calorie count to 3,000 calories a day and making my meals on a regular schedule. 4 small meals and a couple of snacks. Small portions and eating more often should speed up my metabolism I think. I want to include lots of high fiber veggies which is the hardest part for me. I get plenty of fruit, but will continue to eat as much raw veggies as I can.
I have already started drinking nothing but water and juice with juice being 100% and only very sparingly.

One question in particular would be if the “V8 V-fusions” are healthy? I like these and they are supposed to provide a full serving of fruits and a full serving of vegetables. Is there any downside as long as I don’t over do it on that juice?

I have had hypothyroidism before but I have recently got that corrected and now my thyroid hormones are perfect according to the tests.

Any specific tips for getting out of the “starvation mode”? Is there anything wrong with my plan so far? My goal is just to overall be healthier and happier, but also I want to lose at least 60 pounds (I would be ecstatic with losing even 30.) and figure it will take at least a year. Is this correct? I don’t expect results overnight. Thanks for any input or advice!

It’s going to be a lot of work, but I have the free time now, and I am excited to get this done!
Forgot to say I’m 5’11.”

]]> http://arthritispainguide.com/will-i-lose-weight-if-i-follow-this-plan/feed/ 2 What type of ARTHRITIS is this medication for? http://arthritispainguide.com/what-type-of-arthritis-is-this-medication-for/ http://arthritispainguide.com/what-type-of-arthritis-is-this-medication-for/#comments Mon, 28 Nov 2011 12:49:07 +0000 admin http://arthritispainguide.com/what-type-of-arthritis-is-this-medication-for/ My arthritis doctor gave it to me, but I havent seen her in a while and actually forgot which type of arthritis I have, but another doctor needs to know.
The medication for arthritis I use is called: hydroxychloroquine………….
Thanks

]]> http://arthritispainguide.com/what-type-of-arthritis-is-this-medication-for/feed/ 3 What could this be? Constant head ache, preasure behind both eyes? http://arthritispainguide.com/what-could-this-be-constant-head-ache-preasure-behind-both-eyes/ http://arthritispainguide.com/what-could-this-be-constant-head-ache-preasure-behind-both-eyes/#comments Wed, 23 Nov 2011 13:50:38 +0000 admin http://arthritispainguide.com/what-could-this-be-constant-head-ache-preasure-behind-both-eyes/ I have had this head ache for about two weeks. I have been taking advil or other pain meds (arthritis relief,pamprin) to relieve the pain but nothing seems to work. Normally If i have a head ache, i would take Advil and then it would fade to just slight pressure. It’s not entirely painful but more of an annoying ache.

I also some times feel pressure behind my eyes. More the left than the right, but at times both eyes have pressure behind them.

Other times I feel a sharp pain down the right side of my neck or collar bone that lasts no longer than a second.

My friend says I should visit a Doctor, My dad says I need to eat more rice and drink more fluids, my mom says it could be lime disease and that I should keep an eye on it. (hahaha Eye… sorry bad joke)

I’m not sure if a doctor would be an option… Usually I don’t go to the doctor unless it’s unbearable and as of now, its just an ache like the feeling you get the day after you have done a major work out.

As far as medical history: My brother has Hodgkin’s Disease (cancer) and my Grandmother past away due to a brain tumor which I highly doubt I have, not because I think I’m invincible but because it doesn’t run in our blood line, how ever Cancer does as well as diabetes. I’ve already been checked for Diabetes and I do not have it. I got a CT scan a couple years ago and don’t have cancer either. My last physical was…. probably a year ago… almost a year ago.

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