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Avascular Necrosis (Osteonecrosis): Symptoms, Treatment, and More
WebMD explains the symptoms and treatment of avascular necrosis (osteonecrosis), a condition that results when bones do not get enough blood.
Fibromyalgia Medical Reference
Find all medical reference articles on Fibromyalgia at WebMD.
Does Smoking Protect Against Osteoarthritis?
Is there a beneficial relationship between smoking and osteoarthritis?
Jury Still Out on Use of Supplements to Treat Arthritis
A look at dietary supplements containing glucosamine and chondroitin as alternatives to anti-inflammatory drugs for treating osteoarthritis.
My Arthritis Story - First Time Pain Free In Over Fifteen Years
Earlier this year, I decided it was time to schedule the knee replacement surgery that I had been putting off for over 15 years. Originally they said I was too young at age 37, they told me that if I could live with the pain until I was 50, the replacement would be more feasible. So I began taking t
How to Fight Painful Arthritis Naturally
How can you fight arthritis? If you feel you just have to live with arthritis pain or you think your only alternative to alleviating painful joint stiffness is expensive arthritis medicine, here are some medically proven options right under your feet.
How to Avoid Arthritis Knee Surgery (Knee Replacement Surgery) And Relieve Pain - Nurse's Guide
If your knees are aching and it hurts to climb the stairs, kneel over to pick anything up or work in your garden you likely have or have already been diagnosed with arthritis - osteoarthritis. Maybe you've already had a series of knee injections and take a lot of anti-inflammatory medications b
Knee Pain Health Center
Find answers to commonly asked questions about knee problems, injuries, including diseases, and conditions which can cause pain, and how knee pain treated.
Have You Tried This Natural Remedy for Your Joint Pain?
Joint pain cramps your life and causes distress. Pain killers work to some extent but you wish there was another way. There is a natural way to reduce pain and help your joints - are you using it?
Cervical Pillow Relieves Neck Pain
A cervical pillow can improve the alignment of your neck and spine, helping to relieve neck pain associated with arthritis. Choose a cervical pillow that suits you -- there are many different features with size, shape, and material being the main options.
The Cheaper Arthritis Treatment: Improve Your Diet to Prevent or Cure Arthritis
A person can have arthritis even at a young age if he had previous joint injury or if he has poor diet.
Effective Arthritis Pain Relief - Tips And Treatments
I got rid of my arthritis and arthritis pain forever by doing one single thing - read on. There is a little-known natural solution to curing oneself of arthritis pain that I discovered several years ago. Arthritic joints appear to be larger, are stiff and painful, and usually feel worse the more the
ASAS/EULAR Management of Ankylosing Spondylitis
Should TNF blockers be used for the treatment of patients with advanced ankylosing spondylitis?
Osteoarthritis of the Knee - Why Does Hydrotherapy Help?
What are the benefits of hydrotherapy for knee arthritis sufferers? Is it right for you?
Everything You Need to Know About Spinal Cord Arthritis
The biggest challenges faced by patients, researchers and physicians are the distinction of unusual diseases. As a matter of fact, it is often heard from mass media that scientists are researching on the cancer treatment. However, it needs to be mentioned that there are different forms of cancer whi
Pathogenesis and Treatment of the Antiphospholipid Syndrome
This article discusses the most recent findings about the pathogenesis and treatment of the antiphospholipid syndrome.
Arthritis Aids - Products to Make Life Easier For Seniors
Anyone who suffers from arthritis understands how difficult everyday tasks can be. Luckily, there are arthritis aids that help make life easier for seniors. One such task that can be extremely difficult is cutting your food. Along with being frustrating, not being able to do this is a shot at a pers
Ask the Experts - Thalidomide for Discoid Lupus
Does thalidomide have a role in the treatment of resistant cases of discoid lupus? If so, what is its appropriate dosing and monitoring?
Hot & Cold Therapy for Joint Pain
Aching joints can make simple tasks such as buttoning a shirt or walking to the mailbox painful. While painkillers may offer some relief, one of the simplest and most effective ways to ease the pain is with cold or heat. Cold packs numb the pain and can reduce swelling. Heat relaxes the muscles and