Question 1

how to manage arthritis pain?

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See Physician: See rheumatologist for evaluation, work up and treatment. Exercise and ice/heat/massage may be helpful as well.

Question 2

is the use of ibuprofen and codeine more effective then ibuprofen alone in managing rheumatoid arthritis pain?

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Avoid  narcotics  lo: You need to avoid  long term narcotics.  You can have  your physicians have you see a rheumatologist to be certain you are getting the full casette of therpy available

Question 3

what is the best way to manage early onset arthritis for a single mum?

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: There are several kinds of arthritis and the treatments aren't all the same, so there's no way to answer without more information. Assuming the arthritis was professionally evaluated and diagnosed, ask the doctor. Good luck.

Question 4

getting arthritiss what kind food is ok ?

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Arthritis: If it's simply wear and tear osteoarthritis,  diet doesn't play a significant role. Some people get relief from taking glucosamine and chondroitin. If no improvement after 3 months, I don't feel that it's worthwhile continuing it.

Question 5

what is arthritis?

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Inflammation: Arthritis is inflammation of a joint or multiple joints. The most common type of arthritis is osteoarthritis which is age related. There are other types of arthritis usually due to an autoimmune disorder like lupus or an infection like lyme disease.

Question 6

how to solve arthritis?

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??: There are many types of arthritis and certainly no solution at this time sorry to say there are some treatments but generally speaking no cures

in the future perhaps a better genetic understanding may help nad i would hole out some hope for autogenous stem cell rx.

Question 7

what is  osteo arthritis?

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Osteoarthritis (OA): Is a "wear and tear" arthritis, degeneration of one or more joints. It can have many causes such as  an injury, biomechanical abnormalities and more which cause progressive joint damage over time.   Treatment is largely symptomatic at first, but it is also wise to look into the underlying cause to help treat it effectively.

Question 8

when is arthritis common?

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Aging: Arthritis
www.Idph.State.Il.Us/public/hb/hbarthritis.Htmthe term arthritis refers to about 120 different diseases that can affect the joints, muscles and other soft tissues. The three most common forms are osteoarthritis, ...

Question 9

what is migrant arthritis?

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Also known as the --: "Fleeting Arthritis", generally refers to Rheumatic fever, where one joint might the site of symptoms for a while, and then some other. Like it might be one knee or ankle, the it affects the other side joints.
An Internist or surely a Rheumatologist will help you, in dealing with it.
Another cause is Side effect of some Meds like Topamax (topiramate).

Question 10

does food affect arthritis?

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Depends on type: 150 types of arthritis. Gout is  affected by diet (prot., purines, alcohol); rheumatoid maybe modestly affected by  amt and type of fat intake. High fat and omega 6 (land fats) can increase body's chemical mediators of inflammation; lower fat and omega 3 (marine oils) lower them.  Flax/walnuts nahclinical effect? Maybe; couldn't hurt. Doesn't take the place of meds. Cherries don't stop gout attacks.

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