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  • Does running cause arthritis?

    By Dr Marybeth Crane Is it a foregone conclusion, that if you run for years, you will have arthritis? Many of my patients are concerned that the aches and pains that are inevitable from distance running are actually harbingers for the future aches and pains of arthritis. This fear is even strong enough...
    Posted to Fitness and training by BlueDot staff on 11-12-2008
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  • Gout - a painful form of arthritis

    By Mark Bromson, M.D. Many years ago, people thought gout was the result of heavy drinking and too much rich food. Although this is partially true, many patients who see me after a gout attack don't know what is actually causing the pain on a physical level. Another common belief is that only men...
    Posted to Health articles by BlueDot staff on 07-16-2008
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  • Rheumatoid arthritis and biologic treatment

    Author: Alisha Dhamani Biologics are a type of RA treatment that work by controlling the underlying disease itself in addition to the symptoms. Biologics act on the immune system. The cells of the immune system communicate using chemicals called cytokines. Experts believe that the reason the immune system...
    Posted to Health articles by BlueDot staff on 06-02-2008
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  • Rheumatoid arthritis symptoms

    Author: Steven Godlewski Over 100 known forms of arthritis are making millions of people suffer today. The most weakening of all forms is rheumatoid arthritis. Rheumatoid Arthritis Symptoms are joints that ache, throb, and eventually become deformed. Those who suffer from rheumatoid arthritis symptoms...
    Posted to Health articles by BlueDot staff on 05-15-2008
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  • Arthritis diagnosis

    If you know something is not quite right with your body , keep going back to your doctor until you get proper answers, or get a second opinion. Three years ago this happened to me, at about 40. I am naturally a fit and healthy person but one day while walking in the park I noticed my foot was a little...
    Posted to Your stories by gizzygirl on 05-07-2008
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  • Arthritis symptoms – signs you need to keep tabs on

    Author: Bertil Hjert Arthritis is one of the most common diseases people across the globe suffer from. Although this disease is common in old age, you can even see a lot of youngsters and middle aged people suffering from this problem, these days. Once this problem arises, you cannot do anything about...
    Posted to Health articles by BlueDot staff on 05-04-2008
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  • Amazing arthritis relief with antioxidants

    By Rudy Silva Antioxidants are an amazing arthritis relief treatment, since they are readily available, low in cost, and quite effective. They are in all fruits and vegetables. Most people are always looking for that magic bullet to cure arthritis and over look the amazing antioxidants. Antioxidants...
    Posted to Health articles by BlueDot staff on 04-27-2008
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  • All about psoriatic arthritis

    By Bertil Hjert Psoriatic arthritis is termed as a chronic disease. It is common among most people across the globe. The disease is usually characterized via inflammation of the skin and joints. The inflammation of the skin is medically termed as psoriasis and inflammation of the joints is known as arthritis...
    Posted to Health articles by BlueDot staff on 04-27-2008
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  • Arthritis pain management through massage

    By Brandon J. Thomas Age, infection and joint trauma all contribute to arthritic pain. Most common in people over fifty-five, it is a leading basis of disability. The most commonly contracted form of joint pain is osteoarthritis. This disease mostly associated with chronic joint pain is debilitating...
    Posted to Health articles by BlueDot staff on 04-27-2008
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  • Arthritis Go Away

    Author: Louise Green If you`re reading this article, chances are you or someone you know is dealing with pain associated with arthritis. If that`s the case, then it`s also likely that you`ve been scouring the web in search of ways to alleviate these sometimes debilitating symptoms. Even though there...
    Posted to Health articles by BlueDot staff on 04-27-2008
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  • Juvenile Arthritis:the Truth

    Author: Alexis-Blaise Kenne Juvenile arthritis is usually difficult to diagnose due to the wide range of possible symptoms and severity of symptoms. JA may be suspected when a child presents with joint pain and swelling, fever and unexplained rashes. Juvenile arthritis is often difficult to diagnose...
    Posted to Health articles by BlueDot staff on 04-27-2008
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