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The Arthritis Medicine That Works
By John Ugoshowa
When arthritis strikes, you will be harassed by a lot of pain. The pain will mostly increase with the amount of activity that you need to undertake. Given the fact that arthritis is incurable, it Read more...
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Arthritis
Arthritis Drugs
By Wendy
If you're reading this, you're probably already aware of the dangers associated with prescription drugs. But it never hurts to have all of the facts, so let's arm ourselves with some information on many of the most common drugs and their potential side effects.
Steroids
Steroids have been around since the discovery of cortisone in the 1950's. Corticosteroids like Prednisone are synthetic drugs that decrease inflammation in the body by mimicking the action of the natural hormone cortisol. There are times that steroids are necessary in order to reduce inflammation that threatens to damage an organ like your heart or kidneys.
However steroids do have some debilitating potential side effects and the higher the dose, the greater the risk. Here's just a few...
Insomnia
Acne
Eye damage (cataracts, glaucoma, blurred vision)
High blood pressure
Puffy, swollen face
Weight gain and hunger
Mood swings
Restlessness and anxiety
Osteoporosis (brittle bones) and bone loss
Decreased resistance to infections
If you already have osteoporosis or thinning bones, steroids could make it even worse. If your immune system is depressed by steroid use, you're more likely to catch a cold or flu. You could also develop an infection like pneumonia. But if you're suffering from rheumatoid arthritis, you already have a malfunctioning immune system! It doesn't need the further assault of a high steroid dose.
If you find
steroids less than enchanting, let's consider NSAIDs...
NSAIDs (non-steroidal anti-inflammatories) came on to the scene with a lot of fanfare because they contained no steroids. They work by suppressing an enzyme that helps the body produce prostaglandins.
Certain types of prostaglandins are responsible for the pain and swelling of diseases like arthritis, so it would make sense to have less of them, right?
Problem is, prostaglandins serve other functions in the body. They protect your stomach lining. Without them, you could develop an ulcer. Even ordinary aspirin can cause your stomach to bleed if you take enough of it!
Heartburn, indigestion, vomiting, and diarrhea are also common side effects of NSAIDs. So what's to be done now?
1999 saw the "new and improved" NSAIDs being released. They were supposed to be the perfect answer for patients seeking long-term pain relief.
COX-2 Inhibitors have fewer gastrointestinal side effects, so they were considered a safer alternative. Truly a great discovery for the new century!
Or at least until we learned that the most popular drug in the group, Vioxx (rofecoxib) increases our risk of heart attack and stroke. This was actually discovered in 2000, but it wasn't until 2004 that Vioxx disappeared from the shelves. Patients are still suing the manufacturer for damages.
The future will probably see the release of newer, and hopefully safer drugs. No doubt the claims will be loud and long and maybe, this time, they'll be justified.
However until medicine starts to look at the human body as a whole, we'll continue to have these sorts of problems. Isolating a set of symptoms and trying to eliminate them, without addressing the root cause of the disease, can only create more problems than it solves.
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Treatment For Atherosclerosis
Treatments for arteriosclerosis will often include lifestyle changes with diet and exercise, taking cholesterol lowering and blood pressure medication, as well as learning to deal with stress.<div class="feedflare">
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Adult Onset Diabetes
Adult onset diabetes has now affected six percent of the population in the United States and the figures will continue to rise because of the epidemic of obesity.<div class="feedflare">
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Hyperopia Eye Treatment
Hyperopia eye treatment can come from a number of sources, from eyeglass correction to contact lenses to LASIK surgery.<div class="feedflare">
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Macular Degeneration Aids
Macular degeneration aids are among the most important things in the world to the people who have age related macular degeneration (AMD).<div class="feedflare">
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Multifocal Contact Lenses
Multifocal contact lenses are available for many middle aged people who have sight problems beyond the standard vision conditions that possess many young individuals.<div class="feedflare">
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Astigmatism Lasik Surgery
Used to correct irregular corneal curvature, astigmatism lasik surgery successfully restores 20/20 vision in most cases.<div class="feedflare">
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Astigmatism Contact Lenses
Corrective astigmatism contact lenses, glasses, or surgery are three options ophthalmologists may choose to improve vision for individuals who have irregularly shaped cornea.<div class="feedflare">
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Polycystic Kidney Disease
A chronic genetic disorder, polycystic kidney disease (PKD) affects over 500,000 individuals in America; and there is no cure.<div class="feedflare">
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Coronary Disease Prevention
Coronary heart diseases are primarily caused from hard plaque in the blood vessels, known as atherosclerosis.<div class="feedflare">
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Free Christian Marriage Counseling
Free Christian marriage counseling is a convenient way to save time and money while still getting the quality of help required for building a strong marriage.<div class="feedflare">
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Warning Signs of Anorexia
Warning signs of anorexia include a wide variety of medical, behavioral and psychological indicators in both females and males from a pale complexion to heart problems.<div class="feedflare">
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Cocaine Treatment Centers
Cocaine treatment centers offer a place for relaxation and rehabilitation as well as medical attention in order to overcome this addiction.<div class="feedflare">
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People With Anorexia
Anorexia nervosa is one of several eating disorders that adversely affect approximately 5 million Americans yearly, with an all-consuming and often dangerous inner drive to become ever thinner.<div class="feedflare">
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History of Anorexia
The history of anorexia is not a long history, but the effects of this disease on society is immense.<div class="feedflare">
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Girls With Anorexia
Anorexia nervosa is a serious disorder that affects a number of women and young girls.<div class="feedflare">
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Effects of Bulimia
The effects of bulimia can cause immediate and lasting severe health consequences for those caught in this vicious cycle.<div class="feedflare">
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Symptoms of Eating Disorders
Eating disorders are long term illnesses that affect mostly women and can lead to serious mental and physical health deterioration, requiring long-term treatment.<div class="feedflare">
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Eating Disorders Facts
Eating disorder articles advise anyone who thinks he or she might have an eating disorder to seek help.<div class="feedflare">
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Home Remedies To Quit Smoking
Home remedies to quit smoking are primary comprised of developing a healthy lifestyle including a balanced diet, exercise, and stress level.<div class="feedflare">
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Peanut Allergy Symptoms
Peanut allergy symptoms can become severe and life threatening for individuals who are allergic.<div class="feedflare">
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