Question 1

is aretomatos bad for arthritis?

Accepted Answer

No: No, tomatoes are not bad for arthritis.

Question 2

what foods are bad for arthritis?

Accepted Answer

High protein: If you are suffering painful arthritis as a result of gout, you should avoid foods that are high in protein.

Question 3

is oatmeal bad for arthritis?

Accepted Answer

No: It is neither bad or good.

Question 4

is it bad to go out in the cold after taking a hot shower? why do some people say i'll get arthritis?

Accepted Answer

Not true: You will not get arthritis from going out in the cold
you might get a little stiff from the cold but im'not aware
of any study that would link it to getting arthritis.

Question 5

what to do if i have rheumitoid arthritis and some people say that it can kill you and how bad can it really get?

Accepted Answer

Don't be afraid: In this day and age it is very uncommon to die from a complication of rheumatoid arthritis and getting less and less common to have the serious deformities. Current treatment in the hands of a Rheumatologist versed in the current drugs used is critical to the patient  and he can help you manage the disease and the fears some may tell you about

Question 6

can bad arthritis clear up by itself?

Accepted Answer

No: Osteoarthritis is the wear and tear type of arthritis that usually involves loss of cartilage and possibly bone. This will not go away on its own.In fact, not many treatments make it better besides controlling pain and ultimately surgery for joint replacement if bad enough. Inflammatory/autoimmune arthritis also does not resolve on its own. Needs treatments with meds that control the immune attack.

Question 7

how bad does my arthritis have to get before i can get disability?

Accepted Answer

Disability: This really depends on a variety of factors. You will definitely need to see the disability doctor and you may be asked to get an fce. Disability is tough to get in the current anvironment of deficit spending and a government that spend more than it has.

Question 8

i have arthritis for 4 years. every years is getting bad. what can i do?

Accepted Answer

Type of arthritis: There are over 150 types of arthritis. You need to have yours defined. You physician can help you see a rheumatologist.

Question 9

is a 9.2 bad for a rheumatoid arthritis result?

Accepted Answer

No: A rheumatoid factor of 9.2 is considered a negative test.

Question 10

why does my arthritis get worse when weather's bad?

Accepted Answer

Change in pressure: Arthritis pain can get worse when there is a change in weather, sometimes called "weather ache". This is because an arthritic joint is inflamed and has more fluid in.  This makes the joint more sensitive to a change in the barometric pressure.  If the barometer is falling, it leads to pain and "weather ache".

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