Question 1

why does my arthritis flare up at the same time everyday?

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Need more info: You need to provide specifics. What kind of arthritis do you have? What areas of the body are involved? What meds are you taking for it?

Question 2

why does my arthritis always flare up during my period?

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What type of arthri?: Menstruation occurs when the female body is at it lowest estrogen and Progesterone levels. So your arthritis may have a hormonal component. Some physicians are using vitamin d for premenstrual syndrome ( vitamin d is a hormone and helps prevent breast cancer). Ask your rheumatologist or gynecologist.

Question 3

what helps with arthritis flareing?

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RICE: Most acute arthritic flares can be treated with rest, ice, compresson, and elevation. Over the couter medications such as advil or Aleve (naproxen) can help. If this does not releve your symtoms you can consider an injection of cortizone.

Question 4

how can i cope with this severe arthritis flare up?

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Arthritis flare up: Somewhat depends on the type of arthritis, so best to get this checked out with your doctor.

Question 5

will fibromyalgia and arthritis flare at the same time?

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Sure: Stress can flare both of these disorders.

Question 6

how long can a juvenile rhumetoid arthritis flare up last?

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It vary: People usually know an arthritis flare is getting under way when morning stiffness increases. That is, they wake up in the morning feeling their joints are stiffer than usual, and it takes longer until the joints loosen up sufficiently for daily activities to be performed. Flare up can persist for weeks or months unless  there is a change in treatment plan.

Question 7

does being exposed to the sun a lot cause psoriasis to flare up? and does having psoriasis increase my likelihood of having arthritis?

Accepted Answer

No and maybe: In fact uv light can be an effective treatment for psoriasis and can reduce flares. However, uv light also increases the risk of skin cancer, so exposure must be limited and careful. Psoriasis patients can develop psoriatic arthritis; the risk is particularly increased if there is extensive skin involvement, or involvement of the scalp or nails.

Question 8

is it easier to see/diagnose arthritis during a scan while the patient is currently having a flare up of pain, or will it always look the same? thanks

Accepted Answer

Yes could look diff: I am not clear what type of scan you are asking about. Since you said "scan"', i will assume you mean bone scan. The radiopharmaceutical used in a bone scan is picked up based on bone turn over and regional blood supply. When someone has an acute flare, this is usually associated with inflammation and increased blood supply..Therefore more would be picked up compared to a more quiescent phase.

Question 9

what causes a rheumatoid arthritis flare?

Accepted Answer

Several factors: Stress
one frequently reported factor in rheumatoid arthritis flare-ups is stress.Some foods can trigger arthritis flare-ups. Among these, cow's milk is the most often cited, but shrimp, wheat and some meats, hen's eggs and codfish also are implicated. 
Echinacea
echinacea has been cited as a possible cause of flare-ups in those with rheumatoid arthritis, .

Question 10

what are the causes of rheumatoid arthritis flare ups?

Accepted Answer

Many things!: The weather, stress, another co-existent illness. But in most cases we treat the flare but cannot identify the cause!

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