Question 1

what is rheumatism?

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Outdated term: We no longer use the term rheumatism as it previously referred to multiple conditions that affected joints, ligaments, tendons, muscles, and even nerves. In some cases, it meant rheumatoid arthritis.

Question 2

what causes rheumatism?

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Osteoarthritis: Rheumatism is an older generic term for arthritic type of aches and pains. It is not a specific diagnosis. It can have many causes but most often is a term used for osteoarthritic pain.

Question 3

what can i do to treat rheumatism?

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What and Where: Rheumatism can mean a  lot of  different  things. You can be aching in your  joints, in your  muscles, in your  bursas or  your  tendons. If there is joint  swelling it  could  be arthritis, but we  need a  lot  more information before we can focus.  Rheumatism  in general means aches  and pains - but we need  to know exactly what  and  where  to clarify what  is happening.

Question 4

how does palandromic rheumatism manifest itself?

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See details: This is considered a variant of rheumatoid arthritis in which there are periodic episodes of joint inflammation instead of constant disease. Given time, many of these cases eventually evolve into a more classic rheumatoid arthritis.

Question 5

what are alternative ways to ease rheumatism pain?

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Omega fatty acids: Omega fatty acids have been shown to decrease inflammation and help with arthritis pain.   These can be found in natural foods like fish, sea algae, avocados, olives, flax, or in supplements made of the same foods.  Also staying active and flexible can help prevent stiffness.  Yoga, tai chi, pilates, swimming, walking all can help.  Glucosamine and chondroitin are controversial, but may help.

Question 6

what is the definition or description of: rheumatism?

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Aches and pains: Rheumatism is a rather vague term signifying musculoskeletal aches and pains. It is due to numderous causes.

Question 7

hi i have rheumatism what can i do and i don't know from what ?

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Rheumatologist: Consult a rheumatologist for diagnosis and treatment. At your age joint discomfort suggests rheumatological disorders like rheumatoid arthritis or a connective tissue disorder like lupus. I thinks it's very important that you be evaluated by a specialist so that appropriate tests will be ordered.

Question 8

what causes rheumatism artritis?

Accepted Answer

Genes, environment: The complete answer is unknown, but this is certainly a genetic disease. We have known to quite some time that RA clusters within families. There are non-genetic causes (environment), such as smoking, that also increases the risk of developing ra.

The arthritis foundation has a webpage that attempts to answer this question:
http://www.Arthritis.Org/who-gets-rheumatoid-arthritis.Php.

Question 9

why do so many farmers have rheumatism?

Accepted Answer

Farmers rheumatism: Farmers work long hours, often in tough work conditions. If unable to take a break from labors during growing seasons or when tending to daily chores, or to take time off if injured, wear and tear can take their toll. Those of us who eat what farmers produce rarely stop to thank them for their efforts-- so here's to farmers!

Question 10

are infrared lights good for rheumatism pains?

Accepted Answer

The warm joints!: Warming inflamed joints can help alleviate symptoms of joint pain.  However, no  benefit, other than symptom improvement occurs. (this has been shown about warm paraffin baths for hands in rheumatoid arthritis.).

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