Question 1

what does degenerative arthritis in hands feel like?

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Stiffness: Is the most common complaint. Pain is usually bimodal meaning worse in the am and then later in the day. Pain should improve in the am within 30 min or so as the hands and fingers are used.  If the pain and stiffness lasts longer than 30-60 min then this can be a sign of rheumatoid arthritis which is more severe and should be treated sooner than later.  Discuss this with your pcp.

Question 2

how does degenerative arthritis affect your body?

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Rigidity, pain: Degenerative arthritis or osteoarthritis affects any joint in the body including the back, neck, shoulders, knees, ankles, hips, fingers. It causes chronic pain, and decrease in function of the affected areas usually symmetrical. When the cartilage between the two bones disappears then only replacement of the joint could relieve it. The last resort before surgery is to inject lubricants (hyalgan).

Question 3

how can you relieve degenerative arthritis pain?

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Depends on the joint: Small to medium joints- bracing splinting, nsaids, exercise (done right). Larger joints, suck as knee and hip: shoes, orthotics, bracing, nsaids, avoiding concussive exercise. Visco-supplementation by injection may also help! all can help with pain and rheumatism.

Question 4

can my sciatica be affected by degenerative arthritis?

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Yes: Degenerative arthritis of the spine is the most common cause of sciatica.

Question 5

what does resveratrol do for degenerative arthritis cases?

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See below: Resveratrol (3, 5, 4'-trihydroxy-trans-stilbene) is a stilbenoid, a type of natural phenol, and a phytoalexin produced naturally by several plants when under attack by pathogens such as bacteria or fungi.  Its benefits are unclear.

Question 6

what can i do if my mum is in agony with degenerative arthritis?

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Have her see: It may be good for her to see either a rheumatologist, ortho, or pain management to help come up with some treatment options for her pain.

Question 7

what's the difference between rheumatoid and degenerative arthritis?

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Cause of inflammatio: Ra is an auto immune disease. The body actually attacks itself. It is typically degenerative . "degenerative"arthritis  ( assuming it is osteoarthritis), is typically a result of either a single accute trauma to a joint or a long chronic wear and tear on a joint.

Question 8

i have 3 bulging disks, degenerative arthritis, what exercise should do?

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Low Back Exercises: I suggest you go to the website of american academy of orthopaedic surgery and print yourself a lumbar spine exercise guide.
Here's the link that you need: http://orthoinfo.Aaos.Org/topic.Cfm?Topic=a00302.

Question 9

what are the safest sex positions for facet problems or degenerative arthritis?

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Spooning: A good option would be spooning...Allowing both partners to maintain a natural curve in the spine which typically hurts less.

Question 10

besides back pain, what else should i expect if i have degenerative arthritis?

Accepted Answer

Leg symptoms: The degenerative process can allow the spinal canal to become narrow. This in turn could affect  you legs. You could develop sciatic type symptoms. You could also develop symptoms where you only walk for a short distance and then have to rest up and lean forward.

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