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osteoarthritis, osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis vs, rheumatoid arthritis, arthritis in hip, synovial fluid, rheumatoid arthritis, knee joint replacement, joint inflammation, arthritis involves inflammation of one, joints, breakdown of cartilage, cartilage, protects the joint, allowing, smooth movement, cartilage also absorbs shock, pressure, on the joint, walk, bear weight, the usual amount, cartilage, bones rub together, causing pain, swelling, stiffness, joint pain, have joint inflammation, variety of reasons, broken bone, infection, bacteria, viruses, an autoimmune disease, body attacks, the immune system believes a body part is foreign, general "wear, tear" on joints, inflammation goes away, injury has healed, disease is treated, infection has been cleared, injuries, inflammation, does not go away, destruction results in long-term pain, deformity, happens, have chronic arthritis, osteoarthritis, most common type, more likely to occur, feel it in any of joints, most commonly in hips, knees, fingers, risk factors, osteoarthritis, overweight, previously injuring the affected joint, using the affected joint, repetitive action that puts stress on the joint, baseball players, ballet dancers, construction workers, all at risk, arthritis, occur in men, women of all ages, 37 million people in america have arthritis of some kind, is 1 out of every 7 people, types, arthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, in adults, juvenile rheumatoid arthritis, in children, systemic lupus erythematosus, sle, gout, scleroderma, psoriatic arthritis, ankylosing spondylitis, reiter's syndrome, reactive arthritis, adult still's disease, viral arthritis, gonococcal arthritis, bacterial infections, non-gonococcal bacterial arthritis, tertiary lyme disease, late stage, tuberculous arthritis, fungal infections blastomycosis, have arthritis, joint pain, joint swelling, stiffness, warmth around a joint, redness, the skin around a joint, reduced ability to move the joint, detailed medical history, arthritis, another musculoskeletal problem, likely cause of symptoms, next, a thorough physical examination, fluid is collecting around the joint, an "effusion", joint tender, it is gently pressed, warm, red, in infectious arthritis, autoimmune arthritis, painful, difficult to rotate the joints, directions, "limited range-of-motion", autoimmune forms of arthritis, joints, become deformed disease is not treated, such joint deformities, the hallmarks of severe, untreated rheumatoid arthritis, tests vary depending on the suspected cause, blood tests, joint x-rays, to check, infection, arthritis, gout, crystals, joint fluid is removed, joint, a needle, examined under a microscope, the specific types of arthritis, further information, treatment of arthritis depends on the particular cause, joints, severity, how the condition affects daily activities, occupation, taken into consideration, doctor works, to create a treatment plan, focus on eliminating the underlying cause, the arthritis, cause is not necessarily curable, osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, aims at reducing pain, discomfort, preventing further disability, to greatly improve symptoms from osteoarthritis, long-term types of arthritis, medications, in fact, making lifestyle changes, medications is preferable, osteoarthritis, forms of joint inflammation, medications, used in addition to lifestyle changes, exercise, arthritis is necessary to maintain healthy joints, relieve stiffness, reduce pain, fatigue, improve muscle, bone strength, exercise program, tailored to you, an individual, work, a physical therapist to design an individualized program, should, range of motion exercises, flexibility, strength training, muscle tone, low-impact aerobic activity, endurance exercise, a physical therapist, apply heat, cold treatments, fit, splints, orthotic, straightening, devices to support, align joints, particularly necessary, rheumatoid arthritis, physical therapist, consider water therapy, ice massage, transcutaneous nerve stimulation, tens, rest, exercise, sleeping 8 to 10 hours per night, taking naps, recover, a flare-up more quickly, prevent exacerbations, should, avoid positions, movements that place extra stress on affected joints, avoid holding one position, too long, reduce stress, aggravate symptoms, try meditation, guided imagery, and talk to physical therapist, yoga, tai chi, modify home to make activities easier, have grab bars, in the shower, tub, near the toilet, measures to try, taking glucosamine, chondroitin, form the building blocks of cartilage, substance that lines joints, supplements, available at health food stores, supermarkets, early studies indicate that these compounds, safe, improve arthritis symptoms, research is underway, eat a diet rich in vitamins, minerals, antioxidants, vitamin e, found in fruits, vegetables, get selenium from brewer's yeast, wheat germ, garlic, whole grains, sunflower seeds, brazil nuts, get omega-3 fatty acids from cold water fish, salmon, mackerel, herring, flaxseed, rapeseed, canola, oil, soybeans, soybean oil, pumpkin seeds, walnuts, apply capsaicin cream, derived from hot chili peppers, skin over painful joints, feel improvement after applying the cream, 3-7 days, medications, choose, a variety of medications, generally, first drugs to try, a prescription, acetaminophen, tylenol, recommended by the american college of rheumatology, american geriatrics society, first-line treatment, osteoarthritis, take up to 4 grams a day, 2 extra-strength tylenols every 6 hours, provide significant relief of arthritis pain, the side effects of prescription drugs, not exceed the recommended doses of acetaminophen, take the drug in combination, large amounts of alcohol, actions, damage liver, aspirin, ibuprofen, naproxen, anti-inflammatory drugs, effective in combating arthritis pain, have many potential risks, used, long time, should not be taken in any amount, consulting doctor, most dangerous side effects, stomach ulcers, bleeding, digestive tract, kidney damage, have kidney, liver disease, a history of gastrointestinal bleeding, should not take these medicines, doctor specifically recommends them, prescription medicines, cyclo-oxygenase-2, cox-2, inhibitors, drugs, celecoxib, treat arthritis pain, fashion similar to traditional nsaids, cause less stomach irritation, confer a lower risk of ulcers, gastrointestinal bleeding, drugs, still affect the digestive tract, toxic, kidneys, taken under careful medical supervision, corticosteroids, "steroids", medications that suppress the immune system, symptoms of inflammation, commonly used in severe cases of osteoarthritis, given orally, by injection, steroids, treat autoimmune forms of arthritis but, avoided in infectious arthritis, steroids have multiple side effects, upset stomach, gastrointestinal bleeding, high blood pressure, thinning of bones, cataracts, increased infections, most pronounced, steroids, long periods of time, at high doses, close supervision by a physician is essential, disease-modifying anti-rheumatic drugs, have been used traditionally to treat rheumatoid arthritis, autoimmune causes, arthritis, drugs include gold salts, penicillamine, sulfasalazine, hydrochloroquine, methotrexate has been shown to slow the progression, of rheumatoid arthritis, improve quality of life, methotrexate, highly toxic, frequent blood tests, patients on the medication, anti-biologics, the most recent breakthrough, the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis, such medications, etanercept, enbrel, infliximab, remicade, administered by injection, dramatically improve quality of life, immunosuppressants, drugs, azathioprine, cyclophosphamide, serious cases of rheumatoid arthritis, medications have failed, very important to take medications, directed by doctor, having difficulty doing so, due to intolerable side effects, should talk to doctor, surgery and other approaches, surgery to rebuild the joint, arthroplasty, to replace the joint, total knee joint replacement, help maintain a more normal lifestyle, decision to perform joint replacement surgery, alternatives, lifestyle changes, medications, no longer effective, normal joints contain a lubricant, "synovial fluid", in joints, arthritis, fluid is not produced in adequate amounts, a relatively recent treatment approach, inject arthritic joints, a manmade version of joint fluid known, hylan g-f 20, synvisc, synthetic fluid, postpone the need, surgery at least temporarily, improve the quality of life, arthritis patients, many studies, evaluating the effectiveness of this type of therapy, a few arthritis-related disorders, completely cured, chronic, long-term, goal of treatment, control the pain, minimize joint damage, chronic arthritis frequently goes in, out of remission, chronic pain, lifestyle restrictions, disability, joint pain persists beyond 3 days, have severe unexplained joint pain, joint is significantly swollen, hard time moving the joint, skin around the joint is red, hot, touch, fever, have lost weight unintentionally, arthritis is diagnosed, treated early, prevent joint damage, find out, family history of arthritis, share this information, have no joint symptoms, osteoarthritis more likely to develop, abuse joints, injure them, over-use them injured, take care not to overwork a damaged, sore joint, similarly, excessive repetitive motions, excess weight also increases the risk, developing osteoarthritis, in the knees, in the hips, hands, the article on body mass index to learn whether weight is healthy, krishnan e, reduction in long-term functional disability in rheumatoid arthritis from 1977 to 1998, a longitudinal study of 3035 patients, am j med, 115(5), 371-376, maini sr, infliximab treatment of rheumatoid arthritis, rheum dis clin north am, 30(2), 329-347.