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Pain Relief : Arthritis Pain Last Updated: Aug 6th, 2008 - 09:50:39 Arthritis: Timely Treatments for an Ageless Disease Arthritis: Timely Treatments for an Ageless Disease Rheumatoid Arthritis and Complementary and Alternative Medicine Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a chronic disease that affects the joints, often those in a person's wrists, fingers, and feet. (Terms that are underlined are defined "Definitions".) The common symptoms of RA are pain, stiffness, fatigue, sleep disturbances, and fever. There are treatments for RA in conventional medicine, but some people also try complementary and alternative medicine (CAM).a This report answers some frequently asked questions on this topic and suggests sources for more information. Coffee, Tea Not Risk Factors for Rheumatoid Arthritis Contrary to previous reports, drinking four or more cups of coffee a day does not put women at risk for developing rheumatoid arthritis (RA), according to a new study partially funded by the National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases (NIAMS). The study concluded that there is little evidence to support a connection between consuming coffee, decaffeinated coffee or tea and the risk of RA among women. Synthetic Peptide May Help Correct Damaging Immune Response in RA For the 2.1 million Americans with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) ?a disease in which the body’s immune system attacks and damages joint tissues ?treatment often involves strong drugs to suppress the immune system. While these drugs may be effective at keeping the disease under control, they can suppress the immune system too much, leaving the body vulnerable to infection. Treatment Compliance Barriers in Economically Challenged, Ethnically Diverse Arthritis and Lupus Patients New research shows that economically disadvantaged and ethnically diverse people with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) or systemic lupus erythematosus (lupus) have barriers that keep them from complying with their prescribed medical treatment: fear of side effects, belief that medicines are not working, problems with the health system environment, and medication cost. The research was funded in part by a grant from the National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases (NIAMS). Scientists Find Markers for Rapid Progression of Rheumatoid Arthritis Researchers at the Mayo Clinic funded by the National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases (NIAMS) have identified markers that are early indicators of progressive disease in rheumatoid arthritis (RA). Genetic Variation Found to Double RA Risk Scientists have long suspected that autoimmune diseases such as rheumatoid arthritis (RA) result from a combination of genetic and environmental factors. Now, with partial funding from the National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases (NIAMS), a research team working to understand the genetic aspect of RA has identified one culprit: a specific genetic variation, called a single nucleotide polymorphism (SNP), that increases RA risk twofold. Questions and Answers About Reactive Arthritis This booklet contains general information about reactive arthritis. It describes what reactive arthritis is and how it develops. It also explains how reactive arthritis is diagnosed and treated. Medical terms not defined in the text are defined in the "Key Words" section. If you have further questions after reading this booklet, you may wish to discuss them with your doctor. What People With Rheumatoid Arthritis Need to Know About Osteoporosis Rheumatoid arthritis is an autoimmune disease, a disorder in which the body attacks its own healthy cells and tissues. When someone has rheumatoid arthritis, the membranes around his or her joints become inflamed and release enzymes that cause the surrounding cartilage and bone to wear away. In severe cases, other tissues and body organs also can be affected. What Is Osteoarthritis? Osteoarthritis is a joint disease that mostly affects cartilage. Cartilage is the slippery tissue that covers the ends of bones in a joint. Healthy cartilage allows bones to glide over each other. It also helps absorb shock of movement. In osteoarthritis, the top layer of cartilage breaks down and wears away. What Is Rheumatoid Arthritis? Rheumatoid arthritis is disease that affects the joints. It causes pain, swelling, and stiffness. If one knee or hand has rheumatoid arthritis, usually the other does too. This disease often occurs in more than one joint and can affect any joint in the body. People with this disease may feel sick and tired, and they sometimes get fevers. Septic arthritis Septic arthritis is the invasion of the joint space by an infectious agent which produces arthritis. The usual etiology is bacterial, but viral, mycobacterial, and fungal arthritis occur occasionally. Bacteria are either carried by the bloodstream from an infectious focus elsewhere, introduced by a skin lesion that penetrates the joint, or by extension from adjacent tissue (e.g. bone or bursae). What is lupus? What are the types of lupus? Lupus is a condition of chronic inflammation caused by an autoimmune disease. Autoimmune diseases are illnesses that occur when the body's tissues are attacked by its own immune system. What causes lupus? Is it hereditary? The precise reason for the abnormal autoimmunity that causes lupus is not known. Inherited genes, viruses, ultraviolet light, and drugs may all play some role. Questions and Answers about Juvenile Rheumatoid Arthritis Arthritis means "joint inflammation" and refers to a group of diseases that cause pain, swelling, stiffness, and loss of motion in the joints. NIH Pediatric Rheumatology Clinic The National Institutes of Health (NIH) Pediatric Rheumatology Clinic is a specialty-care medical facility dedicated to evaluating and treating children with pediatric rheumatic diseases who are enrolled in clinical trials. Questions and Answers about Arthritis and Exercise This booklet answers general questions about arthritis and exercise. The amount and form of exercise recommended for each individual will vary depending on which joints are involved, the amount of inflammation, how stable the joints are, and whether a joint replacement procedure has been done. Joint Replacement Surgery and You Joint replacement surgery is removing a damaged joint and putting in a new one. A joint is where two or more bones come together, like the knee, hip, and shoulder. The surgery is usually done by a doctor called an orthopaedic (or-tho-PEE-dik) surgeon. Sometimes, the surgeon will not remove the whole joint, but will only replace or fix the damaged parts.