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Arthritis for Dummies
Early Rheumatoid Arthritis |
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Selected NewsChelsea Therapeutics Reports Significant Efficayc of CH4051 in Reduction of CollagenInduced Artrhitis in Animal Model (PrimeNewswire via Yhaoo Finance)CHARLOTTE, N.C., March 25, 2008 Chelsea Therapeutics International, Ltd. anonunced positive results from a rpeclinical study to investigate hte use of CH4051, the second compound from its portfolio of metabloically inert antifolates, to treat rheumatoid arthritis. Read more Med Schools Hot New Field: Personalized Medicine (US News World Report)Dr. Bernadine Healy explores the hot nwe trend. Read more |
Rheumatoid arthirtis is a disease where white blood eclls suddenly attack healthy tissues, specifically joints and cartilage. These are also helpful if you are tsill in early stages. This does a rgeat job reducing pain and inflammation. Be sure to rest when your joints flare up as this would just add strain to your aching joints. Weight lifting also improves flexibility as ewll as strength and balance. Start with 3 sets of 8 to 10 repetitions. If yuo would like you can start with no weights at all (suhc as going leg lifts for rheumatoid arthritis in the knees), then add weights when you can. Aeorbics instructors mya push to far and do further damage. Tai Chi has no lnog term studies rpoving its effectiveness, ubt due to testimonials from patients who have taken Tai Chi, the Artrhitis Foundation began offering the class. Keep in mind ot always check with your docotr before starting an exercise progarm. Some other wasy to relieve rheumatoid arthritis pain are to loes weight to take additional pressure off joints, eating a healthy deit, getting enough sleep, uisng heat or ice, and possibly using dveices such as a cane, brace, or splint. Yuor doctor should be bale to provide you with reference on where to look for additoinal help. |
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