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Aromatherapy And Ayurvedic Medicine For Osteoarthritis
By Franchis
For temporary relief of stiff, achy joints, try massaging a blend of 15 drops of rosemary oil, 15 drops of Roman or German chamorllileoil, and 1 ounce of soybean oil into the affected joints. You Read more...
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Arthritis
The Common Disease Of Arthritis
By Ian Williamson
Arthritis literally means joint inflammation. Most of the cases of involve the body joints but joints are not the only body parts to be affected by arthritis. In its various forms can also affect other parts of the body. It is one of the most commonly occurring diseases affecting people of all ages. However most of the victims are able to go about their business as usual.
At a body joint, ends of two bones come together. The ends of the bones are covered with cartilage which makes the surfaces of bone ends smooth for sliding against each other. The smoothness of surfaces makes it possible to carry out the joint movement easily and painlessly with minimum friction thousands of times in a day. The two bones of a joint are held together firmly in place by ligaments which also form a capsule around the joint. The surface of ligaments is lined with synovial membrane which secretes synovial fluid for lubricating the joint.
Rheumatoid arthritis, one of the more common types, occurs when synovial membrane gets inflamed and joint swells up. If it is allowed to increase it can affect the cartilage and cause severe pain. In its more advances stage it can affect other parts of the body such as lungs, heart and eyes. This disease is three times more common in women than in men.
Osteoarthritis, another common variety, results when cartilage wears out. When this happens the ends of the bones in contact with each other lose their protective cover as well as the smooth gliding surface. The bone ends then directly rub against each other. The joint becomes stiff and starts paining. This condition involves joints which are exposed to frequent wear and tear such as fingers, big toes, knees, hips, lower spine.
Another type of arthritis, gout, occurs due to defect in body chemistry. There is excess of uric acid in the blood and crystals deposit on joints and other places. It affects men more than women.
Ankylosing spondylitis, another form of arthritis, affects the spine. The vertebrae get fused together and the spine tends to stiffen up.
There are several treatments for such as:
Medication
Application of heat - hot compresses, hot tub bath, infrared treatment
Physiotherapy and exercise
Avoidance of over-exertion of affected joints
Surgery in extreme cases
These treatments may not work equally
well for all patients. The patient will have to find out which treatment suits him best. But before starting any treatment the patient must consult his doctor.
Following measures can be beneficial to most of the patients:
Reduction in body weight - higher body weight puts more stress on body structure including the joints. It is estimated that reduction of 11 pounds in body weight can cut chances of osteoarthritis by as much as 50 %.
Modest activities to avoid joint laxity.
Improve body posture.
It is well known that lack of activity of body joints and body muscles make them weak and prone to diseases. The best guard against is to do regular exercise of all major body joints and muscles. Our modern lifestyle generally does not make it necessary for us to use all our limbs regularly. We are used to desk type jobs and sedentary living. Unless we take out time to do some exercise, maintain correct body weight, and maintain correct body posture we will remain susceptible.
Our body gives us sufficient indication when there is any trouble. can be detected early by paying attention to any consistent joint pains. An early treatment of the disease can save you from lot of trouble. Article Source: http://www.articles-galore.com For more Arthritis Articles by Ian Williamson please visit www.real-articles.com/Category/Arthritis/133
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<b>Condition</b>: Rheumatoid Arthritis<br/><b>Intervention</b>: Other: This is a non-drug study. No treatment is mandated by the protocol. Routine blood draws (as per normal clinical care) will be taken through the study.<br/><b>Sponsors</b>: Abbott; Clinical Trial End-Point (CTEP) Ltd; JSS Medical Research Inc.<br/><b>Not yet recruiting</b> - verified March 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 February 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 February 2010
The Relation Between Dedicated Extremity MRI Synovitis and Structural Deterioration Radiographic in Patients With Rheumatoid Arthritis in Clinical Remission. Preliminary Study
<b>Condition</b>: Rheumatoid Arthritis<br/><b>Intervention</b>: Other: MRI<br/><b>Sponsor</b>: Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Nice<br/><b>Not yet recruiting</b> - verified January 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
A Study Of PF-04171327 In The Treatment Of The Signs And Symptoms Of Rheumatoid Arthritis
<b>Condition</b>: Rheumatoid Arthritis<br/><b>Interventions</b>: Drug: PF-04171327 10 mg; Other: Prednisone Placebo; Drug: PF-04171327 25 mg; Other: Prednisone Placebo; Drug: Prednisone 5 mg; Other: Placebo for PF-04171327; Other: Placebo; Other: Placebo for PF-04171327<br/><b>Sponsor</b>: Pfizer<br/><b>Recruiting</b> - verified March 2010
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 September 2009
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>Active, not recruiting</b> - verified January 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
Rosuvastatin in Rheumatoid Arthritis (RORA)
<b>Condition</b>: Rheumatoid Arthritis<br/><b>Interventions</b>: Drug: rosuvastatin; Drug: placebo<br/><b>Sponsor</b>: University of Dundee<br/><b>Completed</b> - verified May 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>Recruiting</b> - verified February 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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