Archive for April, 2008
Psoriatic Arthritis and Osteoarthritis – Causes and Hip Affection
Sunday, April 13th, 2008Psoriatic arthritis and osteoarthritis are usually linked together when talking about inflammatory types of arthritis because of similar manifestations of the disease. Psoriatic arthritis usually comes linked with psoriasis and is very common in patients that have tissue type HLA-B27. Also, around 80 percent of individuals suffering from psoriatic arthritis show nail lesions, usually pitting […]
Flomax and Rheumatoid Arthritis
Sunday, April 13th, 2008There have been numerous reports concerning a link between Flomax and rheumatoid arthritis and several known specialists are recommending it as a part of treatment. Flomax capsules are actually made out of tamsulosin hydrochloride. Tamsulosin is an alpha blocker that is mostly utilized in treatment of benign protatic hyperplasia, also known as BPH. It is […]
Diagnosing Juvenile Rheumatoid Arthritis
Sunday, April 6th, 2008Juvenile rheumatoid arthritis (JRA) is the most common type of arthritis found in children but it is also difficult to understand properly. Diagnosing juvenile rheumatoid arthritis takes some time and it can easily be misinterpreted and an improper diagnosis might be issued. The effect it presents varies from case to case and while some will […]
Common Symptoms for Rheumatoid Arthritis
Sunday, April 6th, 2008It is very important to know the common symptoms for rheumatoid arthritis (RA) in order to aid in identifying the disease in its early stages. It can make quite a difference because treatment can help stop rheumatoid arthritis from getting worse and this will save you from a lot of pain and suffering in the […]
What Causes Rheumatoid Arthritis?
Sunday, April 6th, 2008Believe it or not, this is a question that every single individual that suffers from the disease asks and does not find a concrete answer. The exact cause is actually unknown but different theories have been listed by some specialists. What causes rheumatoid arthritis is a question that, if answered, would mean a break through […]
What Causes Psoriatic Arthritis?
Thursday, April 3rd, 2008Psoriatic arthritis is a disease that usually appears in patients that already suffer from psoriasis, a condition that usually affects the skin and nails by developing red, thickened, scaly skin patches and broken and pitted nails. Once psoriasis is exhibited, sometimes people will also develop joint inflammation that makes out an important symptom of psoriatic […]
