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- Mon Oct 17, 2016 8:24 am
- Forum: Other types of arthritis (e.g. spondylitis, spondylosis, rheumatica, polymyalgia, fibromyalgia)
- Topic: Inflammatory Arthritis
- Replies: 2
- Views: 2171
Re: Inflammatory Arthritis
Hello, If you are having a major flare that does not settle, or if you are having frequent flares, it may mean that your arthritis medication is not working as well as it should, and may need to be adjusted. You should not suffer in between hospital visits, so you should contact your rheumatology te...
- Mon Oct 17, 2016 8:15 am
- Forum: Rheumatoid Arthritis
- Topic: Differences between types of arthritis
- Replies: 2
- Views: 2127
Re: Differences between types of arthritis
Hello, You don't have to have psoriasis to be diagnosed with psoriatic arthritis - it is enough for a close relative to have psoriasis for you to also have this as a diagnosis. There are many different types of psoriatic arthritis. Some people will only have the end finger joints affected, others ma...
- Sun Oct 09, 2016 3:57 pm
- Forum: Pain Management
- Topic: Chronic back pain
- Replies: 2
- Views: 1927
Re: Chronic back pain
Hello, Severe chronic pain is a terrible problem and can be extremely disabling as your brother has found. As far as medication is concerned, many painkillers and other medicines often do not work very well for chronic pain so probably should be reduced or stopped although definitely not without med...
- Sun Oct 09, 2016 3:48 pm
- Forum: Other types of arthritis (e.g. spondylitis, spondylosis, rheumatica, polymyalgia, fibromyalgia)
- Topic: Neck arthritis
- Replies: 3
- Views: 2772
Re: Neck arthritis
Hello, The pain of neck arthritis can definitely be improved with postural advice, for example your position when at a desk or driving, but may also be helped by hands-on physical therapies such as physiotherapy, osteopathy, chiropractic treatment or acupuncture. Yoga and Tai Chi can also help impro...
- Sun Oct 09, 2016 3:41 pm
- Forum: Osteoarthritis
- Topic: Symptoms
- Replies: 2
- Views: 2220
Re: Symptoms
Hello Nadia, Osteoarthritis and osteomalacia are two completely separate conditions. Osteoarthritis is caused by "wear and tear" in the joints, most commonly the knees, hips, spine, thumb and small finger joints. This is more common with age and pain is usually felt in the joints although ...
- Sun Oct 09, 2016 3:31 pm
- Forum: Other types of arthritis (e.g. spondylitis, spondylosis, rheumatica, polymyalgia, fibromyalgia)
- Topic: arthritis
- Replies: 5
- Views: 3083
Re: arthritis
Hello, Pain in your big toe is most likely due to either osteoarthritis or gout as rheumatoid arthritis does not usually affect this joint. It could also be due to pressure from tight shoes rubbing on the side of the toe due to a bunion (swelling). If the toe becomes hot, red and swollen it is most ...
- Sun Oct 09, 2016 3:23 pm
- Forum: Other types of arthritis (e.g. spondylitis, spondylosis, rheumatica, polymyalgia, fibromyalgia)
- Topic: Arthritis
- Replies: 3
- Views: 2422
Re: Arthritis
Hello, Ankle swelling can be caused by arthritis but there are some other medical causes too, including heart problems, so you should make sure that your wife has been investigated for these things as she may need a different type of treatment. I am not familiar with shock treatment for arthritis. I...
- Thu Oct 06, 2016 7:12 pm
- Forum: Other types of arthritis (e.g. spondylitis, spondylosis, rheumatica, polymyalgia, fibromyalgia)
- Topic: Polymyalgia
- Replies: 2
- Views: 1981
Re: Polymyalgia
Hello, Polymyalgia can sometimes be the first symptom of another condition such as rheumatoid arthritis which can also cause pain in the joints of the feet. Rheumatoid arthritis often also responds well to steroids. It is important that you ask your GP to refer you to a rheumatologist who will be ab...
- Thu Oct 06, 2016 7:06 pm
- Forum: Gout & Pseudogout
- Topic: Diet affecting gout?
- Replies: 4
- Views: 2886
Re: Diet affecting gout?
Hello Ben, Alcohol is a more important risk factor and trigger for gout attacks than almost anything you eat, especially beer. Reducing your alcohol intake and keeping to a healthy weight are the two most important things you can do to help yourself if you have gout. Wendy Dr Wendy Holden Medical Ad...
- Thu Oct 06, 2016 6:53 pm
- Forum: Other types of arthritis (e.g. spondylitis, spondylosis, rheumatica, polymyalgia, fibromyalgia)
- Topic: Fibromyalgia - getting referred
- Replies: 4
- Views: 2944
Re: Fibromyalgia - getting referred
Hello Jules, Several other conditions can cause similar symptoms to fibromyalgia and so it is important that you have some basic investigations including blood tests and are examined by a rheumatologist first to make sure that you do not have a different condition which might need different treatmen...