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• I Was Just Diagnosed With Arthritis and I Want to Keep Exercising

  By: Nathan Wei
  A proper exercise program should consist of stretching, strengthening, and non-impact or low impact aerobic exercises. Neglecting one of these components not only makes your program incomplete, it also may lead to unnecessary injury.Patients should start out slow depending on their level of conditioning.More

• Super Secret Exercise Tips for People with Arthritis

  By: Nathan Wei
  People with arthritis should exercise … but they need to keep some valuable information in mind. Here are some important tips to follow:1. Make sure you warm up. Warming up increases blood flow and helps muscles loosen up.More

• Remicade: Doctor, I Have Rheumatoid Arthritis and I Want to Know More About Remicade

  By: Nathan Wei
  TNF alpha is a protein that is produced during the inflammatory response. It both starts as well as perpetuates inflammation. Increased levels of TNF are found in several inflammatory conditions including rheumatoid arthritis, psoriatic arthritis, and ankylosing spondylitis.More

• Doctor, Should I Take Humira for My Rheumatoid Arthritis?

  By: Nathan Wei
  TNF alpha is a cytokine, a unique protein that is produced during the inflammatory response. TNF alpha is not only the result of inflammation, it is also a substance that promotes the inflammation. Increased levels of TNF are found in several inflammatory conditions including rheumatoid arthritis, psoriatic arthritis, and ankylosing spondylitis.More

• "My Doctor Wants Me to Take Enbrel For My Rheumatoid Arthritis-What Can You Tell me About it?

  By: Nathan Wei
  TNF alpha is a cytokine, a protein that is produced during the inflammatory response. TNF alpha is involved in inflammation from two perspectives. It is not only the product of inflammation; it also helps perpetuate and promote inflammation.More

• Doctor, Help Me - How Do I Find Arthritis Pain Relief?

  By: Nathan Wei
  The first and most important activity a doctor must do when the patient comes in is to make an accurate diagnosis. This is done with a careful history, physical exam, laboratory tests, and imaging procedures.In the history, we ask questions such as: • How long have you had the symptoms?More

• Doctor - I Have Symptoms of Pain and Swelling in My Hands and Feet - What Could It Be?

  By: Nathan Wei
  While there are multiple causes of swelling and pain in the hands and feet, arthritis is probably the most common cause.The term "arthritis" is derived from the Greek and means "joint inflammation". It refers to more than 100 different diseases that can cause pain, swelling, and stiffness in the joints.More

• Doctor, I Have a Lump on a Finger Joint... Could It be Arthritis?

  By: Nathan Wei
  Finger joint lumps and bumps can be disfiguring and a cause of great concern for the patient. Here are some potential causes.Osteoarthritis, the most common form of arthritis, often affects the hands.More

• Doctor... What's the Best Treatment for Arthritis?

  By: Nathan Wei
  Regardless of the type of arthritis, the goals of arthritis treatment are similar.These include the following:• Relieve pain/inflammation • Minimize risks of therapy • Retard disease progression • Provide patient education • Prevent work disability • Enhance quality of life and functional independenceWhile the goals are similar they are achieved using different approaches depending on the diagnosis. The effective management includes a combination of conventional medicines, effective alternative treatments, changes in diet and food, rest, exercise, lifestyle changes (e.More

• Prednizone Side Effects - Should I Be Worried if I Take this Drug?

  By: Nathan Wei
  Prednizone- the correct spelling is “prednisone”- is a commonly used oral glucocorticoid medicine.The adrenal glands manufacture a natural form of glucocorticoid. Glucocorticoids are responsible for many functions in the body including maintenance of blood pressure, proper use of sugar, protein, and fat metabolism, response to stress, and many other tasks.More