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Uveitis - what treatment?
HI Kathy, We are rheumatologists, not ophthamologists. I would suggest that you get a second opinion from another ophthamologist. However, MTX is commonly used for uveitis. And MTX is generally a ......
Magnets for treating Arthritis Pain
Magnets have been sysematically studied only for symptomatic relief from knee osteoarthritis pain. A recent meta-analysis of 29 trials of static magnets in knee osteoarthritis concluded that this modality was not ......
Hydrotherapy for arthritis patients - hot tub
will hot tub help arthritis It certainly will help from a symptom perspective. Hydrotherapy has been a long time therapy for arthritis. However, don't expect your insurance company ......
Food & Arthritis
I read somewhere that certain foods affected arthritis,is this true and where can I get a list?Thank-you Gout is the only type of arthritis that can be directly ......
How can my diet help my arthritis?
How can my diet help my arthritis? Although there is intense interest in this area, no diet has been shown to help arthritis. Fish oils (omega -3 fatty ......
Water Exercise
My husband has RA and we are considering purchasing a hot tub for him and have found there are many types - so-called therapy tubs are considerably higher priced. Would ......
Yoga for Pain Management with Arthritis
Are there any recommendations for the use of yoga or modified forms of yoga for the management of pain and stiffness with arthritis? Unfortuantely, I nor any of ......
Massage therapy
Can massage therapy help or hurt a person dealing with arthritis? If it feels good... I do not see a problem....
copper bracelets
Do copper bracelets or rings help arthritis pain? No, but they are often attractive....
Exercise and RA
I have RA which is reasonably well controlled on sulphasalzine, prednisolone and methotrexate. I walk and swim but have heard that intensive aerobic exercise and gym work using a swiss ......
RA and Pregnancy
As with many RA patients, I experienced almost complete remission with my pregnancies. I have heard that some centers are banking blood during pregnancy to attempt to create this response ......
Far Infrared Treatments for Arthritis
It has been suggested that I start far infrared saunas for the treatment of arthritis. I have a lot of pain in my hands and need something to help me ......
Camel Cartilage
On Garrison Keillor's radio show last week, he mentioned his mother had arthroscopic knee surgery using material from camels that replaced her cartilage. Please advise who/where is doing this procedure ......
Diet's effect on Arthritis
Does a good diet help? Yes. It would hard to disagree. But there is no evidence that a specific diet has any effect on arthritis of any type. ......
Wlking and Oteoarthritis
Wat type of walking regimen is recommended for someone with OA of the knee? Walking, although likely not damaging to the knee, often makes the pain worse. However, for most ......
Osteoarthritis of the hip
I am a 44 year old female and have been experiencing right hip pain since 2001. I excercise vigorously 6-7 hours per week alternating between spinning class, stationary bike and ......
Alternative Therapies for Scleroderma
Is it advisable for someone with scleroderma to use only alternative methods such as vitimans, herbs, and natural health products for treatment and refuse any and all approved drugs for ......
Weight and Knee pain
Dr.,I have very bad knee pain. I've had the Halygen shots and they worked well for a while. I know I need to lose weight but dieting alone doesn't work ......
HYALGAN injection usage for AS
Hi, my diagnose is Ankylosing Spondilitis (AS). In the beginning I had a pain in the knee and hip joints. Than it moved to my neck and to the small ......
Antibiotic Treatment for RA
Are there any follow up trials or ongoing research into the use of tetracyclines antibioctics such as Minocycline for Rhuematoid Arthritis?Several studies were done in 1990's & Minocycline is used ......
Fish Oil & RA
I'm reading alot of articles where people are getting some relief from their RA by taking fish oil. Whats your thoughts on this? How much should someone take? Any side ......
Osteoarthritis and Cycling
Hi. My mum meenu, who is 54 has osteoarthritis in both her knees. She weights around 70 kilos and is 5ft 2 inches.Her mother, as well as her four aunts ......
Exercise and RA
I work full time and almost every day go for a 30 minute walk. My RA is still very active. Should I not go for so many walks or go ......
Magnetic Therapy
I have heard about reseach at your University on magnets. My friends were discussing magnets and the relief they give. I remember reading about your work on this subject somewhere. ......
Does Glucosamine help in preventing Joint erosion
I was diagnosed with moderate RA 4 years ago. I am terrified of cartalige damage and bone erosion. Can taking a good Bone & Joint Nutritional supplement including Glucosmine help ......
Vitamins known to help with arthritis
Are there any vitamins known to help reduce the pain and inflammation of arthritis? None scientifically proven....
Doxycycline and Osteoarthritis
At the present time, do we know if there is any possible benefit to taking a low dose of doxycycline for someone with generalized osteoarthritis? The clinical trial ......
