Physical Therapy for Rheumatoid Arthritis
Physical therapy is an effective and safe treatment for management of rheumatoid arthritis. It can make everyday life of a person with rheumatoid arthritis easier. It helps in better movement, makes your affected joint strong and also helps to reduce pain. At present, there is no physical therapy, which can fully [...]
Exercise with Rheumatoid Arthritis
Staying active is one of the best things you can do for yourself, even if you suffer from rheumatoid arthritis. However, a person with rheumatoid arthritis should know about working within limits. The benefits of exercise for a person with rheumatoid arthritis include: Relief from the pain of rheumatoid arthritis Makes [...]
Emotional Problems Associated with Arthritis and Benefit of Yoga in Their Management
It is emotionally tough for anyone to find out that they have a chronic disease. It is natural for that person to have negative thoughts and emotions, which can result in the development of stress, anxiety, and depression. Therefore, patients with arthritis need to take care of both their physical and [...]
Arthritis and Body Weight
Most of us know that maintaining a healthy weight is crucial for our overall health and wellbeing. In case of arthritis, the conditions of being underweight or overweight are both separately connected with an increased risk of cause-specific mortality. Weight loss usually reflects inflammation and comorbidities, chronic illness and other factors. [...]
How Is GLME Better than Corticosteroid for Arthritis Patients?
Introduction to Corticosteroid Corticosteroids are steroidal medicines, which are used to provide relief in the inflamed areas. They reduce swelling, redness, itching, and allergic reactions. They are usually used for treatment in health conditions like severe skin problems, arthritis and asthma. Corticosteroids are very strong medicines. However, they show side effects, [...]
Arthritis and Depression
Arthritic pain is mostly very severe, and some patients cannot bear/deal with the pain and get depressive. Such feelings make a person feel sad, helpless & tired; resulting in depression. Some depressed people start thinking about suicide or even attempt suicide. Patients with rheumatoid arthritis are two times more prone to [...]
Acupressure for Arthritis
Acupressure is an ancient healing art which uses pressure on certain pressure points to relieve pain. It is effective in stress-related ailments and boosting the immune system. Acupressure practitioners use their fingers, palms, elbows, feet, or special devices to apply pressure to the acupoints. The Aim of Acupressure The objective of [...]
How Is GLME Better than Analgesics?
Analgesics are medicines which are used to treat pain. The most commonly used analgesic medicine is acetaminophen, which is available over the counter. Following are some of the common analgesics: Acetaminophen Tramadol Codeine Meperidine Methadone Uses of Analgesics Analgesics are commonly used to relieve pain. Doctors usually prescribe analgesics to relieve [...]
Rheumatoid Arthritis and Pregnancy
Rheumatoid arthritis is a chronic inflammatory autoimmune disorder, which affects women thrice more often than men, usually in their childbearing age. The decision of having a baby can be difficult for anyone. But when a woman has arthritis, this decision needs extra concern. Arthritis can affect the pregnancy at every stage. [...]
Arthritis and Eye Problems
Now researches show that arthritis inflammation of the joints can cause damage in unpredicted ways. Following are the eye conditions that have connections with different arthritis types: Dry Eye Syndrome: It is a condition that reduces moisture in the eyes. It is usually linked with rheumatoid This condition increases the risk [...]