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Natural Arthritis Medication To The Rescue!
By Wendy Owen, Thu Dec 8th
Copyright 2005 Wendy OwenNo matter which type of arthritis you suffer from, be itosteoarthritis, gout, fibromyalgia, rheumatoid arthritis or anyone of the myriad forms of this disease, Read more...
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Identifying The Common Causes Of Back Pain
By Paolo Basauri
Understanding the Causes of Back Pain
An aching back is a problem suffered by more than 50% of American adults. According to the American Chiropractic Association, it is estimated that over 80% of Americans will suffer from back pain at some time in their life. Becoming familiar with the causes of back pain and their subsequent treatment protocols can be of great help should you ever find yourself suffering from back pain. While both men and women can develop back problems, there are some causes that primarily affect women. Other groups susceptible to chronic back pain include the elderly, athletes, the overweight and people with a genetic disposition to back problems.
Typical Causes of Back Pain
The primary causes of back pain are related to muscular sprains and strains, spinal disc injuries and diseases which affect the joints, such as arthritis. Acute back pain stems from a short term injury or strain and can be treated with rest and readjustment. Chronic causes of back pain are generally more difficult to identify and treat. While many of the symptoms are similar, identifying the underlying causes is the key to finding effective treatment.
Coccydynia – Considered fairly rare among the causes of back pain, Coccydynia is a localized pain that stems from the coccyx or tailbone. This condition can manifest as the result of a fall, or from giving birth. Lower back pain caused by Coccydynia is almost always aggravated by
sitting. Treatment for severe cases of this condition can include a surgical removal of the coccyx.
Pregnancy-Related Back Pain – It is commonly known that pregnancy is one of the main causes of back pain in women. The additional weight combined with birth related hormones can result in moderate to severe back pain in pregnant women. The best treatment for pregnancy-related back pain is exercise.
Osteoarthritis – One of the most well documented, but least understood causes of back pain is degenerative of the spine. While most frequently seen in elderly patients, Osteoarthritis can affect younger patients as well. causes the disintegration of cartilage, the cushioning material that supports spinal vertebrae. While there is no cure for Osteoarthritis, patients can receive treatments for pain management.
Muscle Strain – Arguably one of the most common causes, muscle strain can be the result of stress, bad posture, repetitive activities or applying too much force to the back muscles. Muscle strain injuries are typically treated with a combination of exercise and rest.
Herniated Disc – One of the most painful causes of back pain is a herniated disc. When spinal cartilage is pushed up against the sensitive nerves in your back, the result is a herniated or bulging disc. If the affected never is the Sciatic nerve that runs down your spinal column, pain can extend down into your legs and feet. Treatment for back pain stemming from spinal vertebrae issues can include medication, physical therapy, and occasionally, surgery. P. Basauri is an expert author who writes for Causes of Back Pain
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<b>Condition</b>: Rheumatoid Arthritis<br/><b>Intervention</b>: <br/><b>Sponsor</b>: Abbott<br/><b>Recruiting</b> - verified June 2010
Hydroxychloroquine to Improve Insulin Sensitivity in Rheumatoid Arthritis
<b>Conditions</b>: Rheumatoid Arthritis; Insulin Resistance<br/><b>Intervention</b>: Drug: Hydroxychloroquine<br/><b>Sponsors</b>: Brigham and Women's Hospital; National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases (NIAMS)<br/><b>Not yet recruiting</b> - verified May 2010
Iyengar Yoga for Young People With Rheumatoid Arthritis
<b>Condition</b>: Rheumatoid Arthritis<br/><b>Intervention</b>: Behavioral: Iyengar Yoga<br/><b>Sponsor</b>: University of California, Los Angeles<br/><b>Recruiting</b> - verified March 2010
Safety and Effectiveness of Adalimumab in Patients Diagnosed With Rheumatoid Arthritis
<b>Condition</b>: Rheumatoid Arthritis<br/><b>Intervention</b>: Biological: adalimumab (Humira)<br/><b>Sponsor</b>: Abbott<br/><b>Completed</b> - verified August 2010
Cost Utility Analyses of Adalimumab Treatment in Patients With Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)
<b>Condition</b>: Rheumatoid Arthritis<br/><b>Intervention</b>: <br/><b>Sponsors</b>: Abbott; Institute of Political Economical & Social Researches, Greece<br/><b>Active, not recruiting</b> - verified July 2010
Effectiveness of Adalimumab on Extraarticular Manifestation in Patients With Active Rheumatoid Arthritis
<b>Conditions</b>: Active Rheumatoid Arthritis; Osteoporoses<br/><b>Intervention</b>: <br/><b>Sponsors</b>: Abbott; Centre of Biostatistics and Analyses, Faculty of Medicine, Masaryk University Brno, Czech Republic<br/><b>Recruiting</b> - verified June 2010
Study of Human Leukocyte Antigen (HLA) Polymorphisms in Patients With Rheumatoid Arthritis
<b>Condition</b>: Rheumatoid Arthritis<br/><b>Intervention</b>: Biological: Collect of 10 ml of peripheric blood for DNA extraction<br/><b>Sponsor</b>: Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Fort-de-France<br/><b>Enrolling by invitation</b> - verified April 2010
Efficacy of Oncoxin Plus Viusid in the Treatment of Rheumatoid Arthritis
<b>Condition</b>: Rheumatoid Arthritis<br/><b>Interventions</b>: Dietary Supplement: Oncoxin + Viusid; Dietary Supplement: Placebo<br/><b>Sponsor</b>: Catalysis SL<br/><b>Recruiting</b> - verified November 2009
Monitoring Epstein-Barr Virus (EBV) Load in Rheumatoid Arthritis Patients Treated With New Immunosuppressive Drugs
<b>Condition</b>: Rheumatoid Arthritis<br/><b>Intervention</b>: Biological: Venous blood sample<br/><b>Sponsor</b>: Assistance Publique Hopitaux De Marseille<br/><b>Recruiting</b> - verified October 2009
Targeting Synovitis in Early Rheumatoid Arthritis
<b>Conditions</b>: Rheumatoid Arthritis; Polyarthritis<br/><b>Interventions</b>: Other: Musculoskeletal Ultrasound; Other: 28 Joint Disease Activity Score<br/><b>Sponsors</b>: NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde; University of Glasgow; Chief Scientist Office of the Scottish Government; Wyeth; Translational Medicine Research Collaboration<br/><b>Recruiting</b> - verified September 2009
Living Well With Rheumatoid Arthritis
<b>Condition</b>: Rheumatoid Arthritis<br/><b>Interventions</b>: Behavioral: Self-Help Group; Other: Education (Control) Group<br/><b>Sponsors</b>: Brigham and Women's Hospital; Bristol-Myers Squibb<br/><b>Recruiting</b> - verified May 2010
A Study to Evaluate the RNA Signature of Rheumatoid Arthritis From Synovium and Whole Blood
<b>Condition</b>: Rheumatoid Arthritis<br/><b>Intervention</b>: <br/><b>Sponsors</b>: Imperial College London; Merck<br/><b>Recruiting</b> - verified February 2010
Ultrasonography as a Biomarker in Early Rheumatoid Arthritis
<b>Condition</b>: Rheumatoid Arthritis<br/><b>Intervention</b>: <br/><b>Sponsors</b>: Imperial College London; Medical Research Council<br/><b>Recruiting</b> - verified February 2010
Evaluation of EULAR-RAID Score in Rheumatoid Arthritis Patients
<b>Condition</b>: Active Rheumatoid Arthritis<br/><b>Intervention</b>: Drug: Etanercept<br/><b>Sponsor</b>: Wyeth<br/><b>Recruiting</b> - verified July 2009
A Study Comparing CRx-102 Plus Disease-Modifying Anti-Rheumatic Drug (DMARD) Therapy to Placebo Plus DMARD Therapy in Rheumatoid Arthritis
<b>Condition</b>: Rheumatoid Arthritis<br/><b>Interventions</b>: Other: CRx-102 plus DMARD therapy; Other: Placebo plus DMARD therapy<br/><b>Sponsor</b>: CombinatoRx<br/><b>Completed</b> - verified September 2008
Effects of Tranilast on Pharmacokinetics of Methotrexate (MTX) in Patients With Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)
<b>Condition</b>: Rheumatoid Arthritis<br/><b>Interventions</b>: Drug: Tranilast; Drug: Placebo comparator<br/><b>Sponsors</b>: Imperial College London; Nuon Therapeutics, Inc.<br/><b>Withdrawn</b> - verified July 2009
RESTART C0168Z05 Rheumatoid Arthritis Study
<b>Condition</b>: Rheumatoid Arthritis<br/><b>Intervention</b>: Biological: Infliximab<br/><b>Sponsors</b>: Centocor Ortho Biotech Services, L.L.C.; Schering-Plough<br/><b>Completed</b> - verified July 2010
Humira in Rheumatoid Arthritis - Do Bone Erosions Heal?
<b>Conditions</b>: Rheumatoid Arthritis; Arthritis; Joint Diseases<br/><b>Intervention</b>: Drug: Adalimumab (Humira)<br/><b>Sponsors</b>: Hvidovre University Hospital; Abbott<br/><b>Completed</b> - verified June 2008
Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) Moderate to Low Disease Activity Study
<b>Condition</b>: Rheumatoid Arthritis<br/><b>Interventions</b>: Drug: Certolizumab pegol; Other: Placebo<br/><b>Sponsor</b>: UCB, Inc.<br/><b>Active, not recruiting</b> - verified June 2010
Study Evaluating Single Doses of SBI-087 in Subjects With Rheumatoid Arthritis
<b>Condition</b>: Rheumatoid Arthritis<br/><b>Intervention</b>: Drug: SBI-087<br/><b>Sponsors</b>: Wyeth; Trubion Pharmaceuticals<br/><b>Active, not recruiting</b> - verified July 2009
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