Archive for April, 2011
Depression is a Common Byproduct of Arthritis Pain, Study says
Posted: 04/28/2011 by St.Vincent Editorial Staff
If you don’t have arthritis, you almost certainly know someone who does. More than one-fifth of the U.S. population has some form of the degenerative disease, according to the CDC. And many people — from those with rheumatoid arthritis to those … Read more
Ease Rheumatoid Arthritis Pain with Exercise
Posted: 04/26/2011 by St.Vincent Editorial Staff
When you think about rheumatoid arthritis (commonly referred to RA), you probably don’t picture people pumping iron or sweatin’ to the oldies. Indeed, RA often causes intense joint pain, making rigorous activity difficult. But ironically, one of the … Read more
Prevent Knee Arthritis by Keeping Off Extra Pounds
Posted: 04/19/2011 by St.Vincent Editorial Staff
It’s no secret that being overweight or obese increases one’s chances of developing knee arthritis. But a recent study review designed to determine how many cases of knee arthritis could be avoided in a “normal-weight” world illustrates in no … Read more
IT Band Syndrome? Here are Some Ways to Ease the Pain.
Posted: 04/18/2011 by St.Vincent Editorial Staff
In Indianapolis, April is when many part-time and full-time distance runners ramp up their training in preparation for May’s OneAmerica 500 Festival Mini-Marathon. The largest mini-marathon in the nation, it attracts nearly 40,000 runners each year. … Read more
Study Sheds Light on Why Arthritis Drug Works for Some, Not Others
Posted: 04/12/2011 by St.Vincent Editorial Staff
The results of a new study helps explain why the drug Humira helps offers pain relief for people suffering from rheumatoid arthritis, but not others. In the study, nearly one-third of the people taking the drug developed an immune system reaction … Read more
Man With Rheumatoid Arthritis to Scale Mount Everest
Posted: 04/08/2011 by St.Vincent Editorial Staff
Jeffrey Gottfurcht had been climbing mountains since he was a teenager. Then, at age 28, he was diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis (RA). The autoimmune disease attacks the joints and causes painful inflammation — and it threatened to cut off … Read more
Doctor: If You Have Arthritis, Keep Moving Despite the Pain
Posted: 04/06/2011 by St.Vincent Editorial Staff
The stiffness. The aching. And who can forget the pain. If you suffer from arthritis, you’re all too aware of how painful it can be. Movement — even the slightest amount — can be excruciating. But most doctors agree that movement is crucial to … Read more
