Arthritis Articles A-Z
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Coffee and Tea - Rheumatoid Arthritis Risk Factors?
Some people may wonder, "Are coffee and tea rheumatoid arthritis risk factors?" This eMedTV Web page explains that there is little evidence of a connection between consuming coffee or tea and the risk of rheumatoid arthritis among women.
| Common Problems in the Knees |
ACL injuries, loose bodies inside the knee, and diseases such as rheumatoid arthritis are some of the problems that can occur in the knee. This video discusses several common knee problems.
Complications From Total Hip Replacement
Coping With Juvenile Rheumatoid Arthritis
Coping with juvenile rheumatoid arthritis can be hard for a child. This eMedTV resource offers tips for parents of children dealing with juvenile rheumatoid arthritis, such as encouraging the child to exercise during symptom-free periods.
| CPM Machine (Total Knee Replacement) |
This video clip describes how a CPM machine works and explains what it is used for.
Some studies show that cracking joints doesn't cause any harm. But as this eMedTV article explains, you should see a doctor if you have painful cracking joints. This page describes in detail what makes joints crack.
While you may find products on the Internet that claim to cure gout, there is currently no cure for gout. But as this eMedTV page explains, you can take steps to help prevent gout (like maintaining a healthy weight), as well as keep it under control.
Daypro is commonly prescribed for people with certain forms of arthritis. This eMedTV resource explains how the drug works, how it is taken, and its various uses. A link to more information is also included. Dapro is a common misspelling of Daypro.
Daypro is a drug often prescribed to treat pain and inflammation associated with various forms of arthritis. This eMedTV Web page offers more details on the medication, including its specific uses, effects, and general dosing information.
Certain complications may occur with the use of Daypro, and pregnancy risks are a possibility. This page on the eMedTV site discusses the potential dangers of taking Daypro during pregnancy and explains when a doctor may prescribe the medicine.
If you are taking Daypro and weight gain occurs, you can try a number of dieting or exercise tips. This eMedTV page offers tips to help with weight gain, such as eating a healthy diet, exercising regularly, and limiting your alcohol intake.
The recommended Daypro dosage for treating pain and inflammation seen with arthritis is 1200 mg a day. This eMedTV resource also discusses Daypro dosing for juvenile rheumatoid arthritis and offers tips and precautions for taking the drug.
This eMedTV article discusses potential Daypro drug interactions that may occur when combined with aspirin, warfarin, or diuretics, for example. These interactions may decrease the drugs' effectiveness or cause certain side effects, such as bleeding.
Daypro Precautions and Warnings
Daypro may potentially cause cardiovascular events, such as a heart attack or stroke. This eMedTV page offers other Daypro precautions and warnings, including other possible side effects that may develop and a list of who should not take the drug.
This eMedTV segment contains a list of common Daypro side effects that may occur, including gas, heartburn, or swelling. Less common side effects, as well as problems that should be reported to a doctor, are also listed on this page.
| Details About Hip Arthritis |
This video describes what causes hip arthritis.
| Details About Knee Arthritis |
This video explains what happens when your knee wears out.
Diabetes and Total Hip Replacement
If you have diabetes, your blood sugar levels may be abnormal, and surgery can make these symptoms worse. This eMedTV article explains what to do if you have diabetes and total hip replacement surgery and how an infection may be treated.
Diabetics and Knee Replacement Surgery
People with diabetes are more likely to have complications, such as infections, following surgeries. This eMedTV page discusses diabetics and knee replacement surgery, symptoms of abnormal blood sugar levels, and how to minimize complications.
| Diabetics and Leaving the Hospital (Total Hip) |
This video clip features information for diabetic patients who are leaving the hospital.
Diagnosing Ankylosing Spondylitis
Diagnosing ankylosing spondylitis may involve doing certain blood tests to help rule out other conditions. This eMedTV page offers a step-by-step look at how doctors diagnose ankylosing spondylitis and details about tests that they may recommend.
This page on the eMedTV site explains that there is no one test for diagnosing arthritis. In order to make an arthritis diagnosis, a doctor will take the patient's medical history, perform a physical exam, and recommend certain tests (such as x-rays).
Diagnosing Infectious Arthritis
There is no single test that can confirm a diagnosis of infectious arthritis. As explained in this eMedTV resource, however, imaging tests, synovial fluid testing, and other tests can be helpful for doctors who are diagnosing infectious arthritis.
Diagnosing Juvenile Rheumatoid Arthritis
Diagnosing juvenile rheumatoid arthritis may begin with a review of the medical history and a physical exam. This eMedTV Web page describes the steps involved in diagnosing juvenile rheumatoid arthritis, which may also include certain blood tests.
Diagnosing osteoarthritis involves a combination of methods and tests; there is no single test. This page on the eMedTV Web site provides an in-depth look at the process doctors use when diagnosing osteoarthritis.
Diagnosing Rheumatoid Arthritis
This eMedTV page lists some of the tools that doctors use to help diagnose rheumatoid arthritis (such as a medical history, laboratory tests, and x-rays), as well as factors that can make diagnosing rheumatoid arthritis difficult in its early stages.
Diagnosing septic arthritis usually begins with reviewing the patient's medical history. This eMedTV segment outlines the steps involved in diagnosing septic arthritis, which also may include a physical exam and synovial fluid testing.
Diclofenac Sodium Extended-Release
Diclofenac sodium extended-release is often used for symptoms of osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis. This eMedTV segment discusses the drug's effects, dosing information, overdose symptoms, available strengths, and more.
Diclofenac Sodium Extended-Release Info
There is no "diet for osteoarthritis" that can help cure or slow the progression of the disease. But as this eMedTV Web page explains, people with osteoarthritis should control their weight and eat heart-healthy foods (such as fruits and vegetables).
This eMedTV segment addresses the question, "Does cod liver oil work?" This article describes the research that has been done on the effectiveness of cod liver oil for treating several medical conditions, such as high triglycerides and arthritis.
Dolobid, which is available by prescription, relieves pain, inflammation, and stiffness caused by arthritis. This eMedTV Web page provides a detailed look at the drug, including how it works, side effects, dosing information, and strengths.
As this eMedTV page explains, Dolobid shouldn't be taken during the third trimester of pregnancy, as it could harm the fetus or complicate labor and delivery. This page advises you to tell your doctor if you're taking Dolobid and pregnancy occurs.
If you're taking Dolobid and weight gain occurs over time, lifestyle changes in diet and exercise may help. This eMedTV page also explains that rapid weight gain and swelling can signify congestive heart failure and should be reported to your doctor.
This eMedTV page provides the starting Dolobid dosage for osteoarthritis or rheumatoid arthritis and also gives tips on taking the drug. For example, the starting dose for mild to moderate pain is 1000 mg, followed by 500 mg every 12 hours.
As this eMedTV page explains, Dolobid drug interactions can alter the levels of medication in the blood and make some drugs less effective, among other things. Advil, Aleve, and Neoral are a few drugs that can potentially interact with Dolobid.
Dolobid Precautions and Warnings
Dolobid precautions and warnings covered on this eMedTV Web page include things to tell your doctor before taking Dolobid, people who shouldn't take the drug at all (such as those who are nursing), and serious side effects, like liver damage.
Headache, diarrhea, and nausea are common side effects of Dolobid. This eMedTV page also lists rare Dolobid side effects, like anemia, and serious side effects that could signify a heart attack in some people taking the drug, such as chest pain.
This eMedTV page lists common Dolobid uses, such as relieving symptoms of osteoarthritis or rheumatoid arthritis, as well as pain due to muscle strain. This page also covers uses for the drug in children and off-label uses, like treating migraines.
Dosing With Diclofenac Sodium Extended-Release
As this eMedTV page explains, it is recommended that those with osteoarthritis or rheumatoid arthritis take 100 mg of diclofenac sodium extended-release per day. This page also offers general tips on dosing with diclofenac sodium extended-release.
Dosing with etodolac for acute pain relief generally starts at 200 mg to 400 mg every six to eight hours. This eMedTV page also contains dosing recommendations for treating arthritis symptoms and offers tips and precautions when taking the drug.
Dosing with indomethacin usually starts at 25 mg two or three times daily to relieve arthritis symptoms. This eMedTV segment describes indomethacin dosing guidelines for several conditions and discusses when and how to best take the medication.
For osteoarthritis or rheumatoid arthritis, the starting nabumetone dosage is 1000 mg daily. As this eMedTV page explains, this dosage can be taken once daily or divided into a twice-daily dose. This page also gives general tips on dosing with nabumetone.
As this eMedTV page explains, for osteoarthritis or rheumatoid arthritis, the starting piroxicam dosage is 20 mg once daily or 10 mg twice daily. This page suggests talking with your doctor if you have questions about your dosing with piroxicam.
Drug Interactions With Adalimumab
This portion of the eMedTV archives explores potential drug interactions with adalimumab and other medications, such as live vaccines, anakinra, and etanercept. This article also describes the problems that can occur with these drug interactions.
Drug Interactions With Diclofenac Sodium Extended-Release
As this eMedTV page explains, drug interactions with diclofenac sodium extended-release can raise the risk of kidney damage, among other things. Diuretics, ACE inhibitors, and herbal supplements can all potentially interact negatively with the drug.
Drug Interactions With Etodolac
This eMedTV resource provides a list of medicines that may cause drug interactions with etodolac, including diuretics, warfarin, and corticosteroids. As the article explains, these interactions may increase the risk for kidney damage and bleeding.
Drug Interactions With Flurbiprofen
This eMedTV article lists medicines that may potentially cause drug interactions with flurbiprofen (like other NSAIDs and diuretics) and describes how flurbiprofen drug interactions can change how your body metabolizes the drugs, among other things.
Drug Interactions With Indomethacin
Drug interactions with indomethacin may occur when the medicine is taken with drugs such as warfarin. This eMedTV resource discusses other medications that may interact with indomethacin, including aspirin, lithium, ibuprofen, and ramipril.
Drug Interactions With Nabumetone
Nabumetone can potentially interact with warfarin, aspirin, Advil, and other drugs. This eMedTV page explains how drug interactions with nabumetone can change the way your body metabolizes the drugs and raise the levels of some drugs in your blood.
