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Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Facts

Impingement of the median nerve at the wrist as a result of frequent trauma to the area, edema, holding your list in slightly extended position for long hours like typing or using the computer may lead to Carpal Tunnel Syndrome (CTS). The median nerve, a distal branch of the cervical spinal nerve, c

Arthritis and Injuries: Exercise Is Necessary For Pain Management

Arthritis and injuries have led people to believe that they should not exercise in order to alleviate pain. Todd Brown from Fit Body Toddy Fitness discusses why exercise is NECESSARY in order to better cope with arthritis or recover from an injury.

NIAMS to Study Gabapentin for Fibromyalgia

NIAMS will fund a study to measure effectiveness of gabapentin in reducing symptoms of fibromyalgia. Gabapentin study may lead to first FDA-approved drug for fibromyalgia.

How to Get Rid of Gout Pain in 3 Easy Steps

You can get rid of gout pain by using either prescription drugs or home remedies, or, a combination of both. But although figuring out how to get rid of gout pain is important, so is preventing recurring gout, which can lead to permanently damaged joints and kidney damage.

Medical Research Fails to Meet Patients' Needs

The thousands of medical studies conducted each year help to determine what treatments are available for various health problems and whether insurance will pay for them.

What is the Effect of Aspirin to Gout?

Gout is a disease which caused by the elevation of uric acid in the blood and forms its crystal that deposited in the joint or tendon. It may cause burning pain and inflammation around the infected tissue which looked as swollen. Read more to see whether aspirin has effect to Gout or not.

What Are the Causes of Rheumatiod Arthritis?

Rheumatoid arthritis can be a debilitating disease that affects an individual's immune system. There are no clinically verifiable causes. Depending upon the severity of the disease, symptoms range from mild discomfort to extreme joint deformities. Rheumatoid arthritis can be controlled by taking an

Knee Arthritis

Knee arthritis mostly affects people who are over 50 years. It is also common in people who are overweight. Weight loss tends to reduce the symptoms associated with this disorder. Heredity is said to be one of the factors that contributes to this condition.

Gout and Cherries

The tart cherry is considered an anti-inflammatory, heart healthy and anti-aging fruit that is capable of boosting the immune system, lowering uric acid levels and fighting arthritis pain. You'll truly feel the difference after you drink just one glass of this anti-oxidant rich juice.

Treatments For Arthritis

Arthritis is a group of conditions involving damage to the joints of the body. Arthritis is the leading cause of disability in people older than fifty-five years. There are different forms of arthritis; each has a different cause. The most common form of arthritis, osteoarthritis (degenerative joint