Arthritis

Definition of Arthritis:
Inflammation of a joint, usually accompanied by pain, swelling, and stiffness, and resulting from infection, trauma, degenerative changes, metabolic disturbances, or other causes.  It occurs in various forms, such as bacterial arthritis, osteoarthritis, or rheumatoid arthritis.  Osteoarthritis, the most common form, is characterized by a gradual loss of cartilage and often an overgrowth of bone at the joints.
Also: Arthritic

Topics Related to Arthritis

Acupuncture
As A Treatment
“...Irregular periods Infertility Discomfort during pregnancy PCOS Menopausal symptoms Endometriosis Muscle pain and strain Stress Insomnia Allergies Sinusitis Sinus infection Anxiety Depression Fatigue Arthritis Weight loss Smoking cessation Back pain Sciatica Joint pain Acute and Chronic pain According The World Health Organization, there are more than 100 different kinds of diseases and illnesses...”
Alfalfa
As A Treatment
“...It has been said that it helps reduce the effects of rheumatoid arthritis and other arthritic conditions...”
Aspartame (Nutrasweet) Avoidance
As A Treatment
“...Aspartame Disease may mimic symptoms of, or worsen: Fibromyalgia, arthritis, multiple sclerosis (MS), Parkinson's disease, lupus, multiple chemical sensitivities (MCS), diabetes and diabetic Complications, seizures, Alzheimer's disease, birth defects, chronic...”

More topics Related to Arthritis

Aspartame/Neotame Side-Effects Arthritic symptoms are regularly reported as a result of consuming aspartame...”
Aspirin
As A Treatment
“...NSAIDs are widely used in the treatment of inflammatory musculoskeletal diseases such as arthritis...”
Atherosclerosis
Recommendation Selenium
“...E, selenium and vitamin E are synergistic as antioxidants and inhibit or prevent the damage to tissues by free radicals which have been cited as causal factors in heart disease, atherosclerosis, arthritis and aging...”
Bacteria / Pathogen Testing by PCR
As A Treatment
“...It can be used to identify genetic markers that are associated with susceptibility or resistance to certain diseases, including diseases as diverse as diabetes, arthritis, cancer or allergies...”
Bacterial Dysbiosis
The Condition
“...Aggravation of abnormal immune responses to components of the normal intestinal microflora may contribute to the development of inflammatory bowel disease, spinal arthritis, other connective tissue disease and skin disorders such as psoriasis or acne...”
Beetroot
As A Treatment
“...You can fight arthritis by making a green juice from any leafy vegetable, mixed in equal proportion with carrot, celery and beet juice...”
Bone Scan
As A Treatment
“...The other, known as scintigraphy, is used to discover the site of a stress fracture or the presence of arthritis, infection, or bone cancer...”
Boron
As A Treatment
“...Over 250,000 people have used a particular supplement with the claim that it corrects between 80 and 90% of all arthritis...”
Bouchard's Nodes
Related Topic
“Bony swellings around the middle joints of the fingers, associated with degenerative changes of arthritis...”
Broad Beans
As A Treatment
“...Also very useful against arthritis...”
Bruxism (Clenching/Grinding Teeth)
The Condition
“...In severe, chronic cases, it can lead to arthritis of the temporomandibular joints...”
Bursitis
The Condition
“...It can also occur alongside other common joint problems such as arthritis or gout...”
Cancer, General “...Maybe this reactive alien molecule also triggers autoimmune diseases like hepatitis and arthritis...”
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome (CTS)
The Condition
“...Some common conditions that can lead to CTS include obesity, using oral contraceptives, hypothyroidism, arthritis, diabetes, and trauma...”
Castor Oil
As A Treatment
“...Why it is Recommended: Conditions which have been responsive to castor oil applications include ... arthritis...”
Cervical Arthritis
The Condition
“...Cervical arthritis is an osteoarthritic condition affecting the upper spine...”
Chlorella
As A Treatment
“...Both scientific documentation and reliable anecdotal reports indicate that chlorella is effective in helping to reduce the symptoms of numerous types of cancers, diabetes, low blood sugar, arthritis, AIDS, pancreatitis, liver cirrhosis, hepatitis, peptic ulcers, viral and bacterial infections, anemia, and multiple sclerosis...”
Chronic / Hidden Infection
The Condition
“From gallstones to arthritis to heart disease, many illnesses long presumed to have roots in genes or lifestyle may be caused largely by infectious agents, a growing number of scientists believe...”
Chronic Fatigue / Fibromyalgia Syndrome
The Condition
“...Like arthritis and many other illnesses, they occur in varying degrees of severity...”
Recommendation Surgery
“Some dentists report treating chronic fatigue and arthritic pain by removing infected bone in the third molar area...”
Cilantro
As A Treatment
“...Since the pain of arthritis is caused by inflammation, a cup of Cilantro tea may help that pain as well...”
Cleavers
As A Treatment
“...This plant works very well in treating eczema, psoriasis, seborrhea, acne, boils and abscesses, arthritis and gout...”
Colloidal Silver
As A Treatment
“...Claims are made for benefits in the following conditions: Acne*, allergies, arthritis - some types*, athletes foot*, bad breath, bladder infections, cystitis*, bleeding gums, boils*, burns*, candida*, canker sores, chronic fatigue, colds, colitis*, conjunctivitis*, cornea...”
Colon Cleansing
As A Treatment
“...While some hydrotherapists believe colonics lead to better overall wellness, others claim it helps specific diseases such as chronic fatigue, arthritis, and sinusitis...”
Corticosteroids
As A Treatment
“...Because they reduce itching, swelling, redness, and allergic reactions, they are often used in treating skin problems, severe allergies, asthma, and arthritis...”
Crohn's Disease
The Condition
“..."Complications: Complications include Peritonitis, Gastrointestinal bleeding, Impaired intestinal absorption, Amyloidosis, Arthritis - synovial fluid similar to that of rheumatoid arthritis, but with negative rheumatoid factor, Ankylosing spondylitis...”
Dairy Products Avoidance
As A Treatment
“...builds up the mortar on arterial walls which becomes atherosclerotic plaques; calcium is converted by the kidneys into painful stones that can block the urinary tracts; excess calcium contributes to arthritis...”
Dermatomyositis
The Condition
“...Arthritis is common, as is Raynaud's phenomenon; others include systemic lupus erythematosus and Sjögren's syndrome...”
Diabetes Type II “...Patients with hemochromatosis can also be diagnosed with liver disease, diabetes, heart disease and arthritis without the physician realizing that these diseases are the result of iron-overload...”
Dry Eye
The Condition
“...Causes and Development: The symptoms of dry eye may be caused by other medical conditions, such as allergies affecting your eyes and some types of arthritis...”
Effects of a High Fat Diet
The Condition
“...These nutritional errors have been linked to high cholesterol, breast and prostate cancer, diabetes, arthritis, cardiovascular disease, PMS, and headaches to name but a few...”
Endocarditis
The Condition
“...travel to the brain, kidneys, or abdominal organs causing infections, abscesses or stroke; heart-rhythm disturbances (atrial fibrillation is most common); destruction of heart valves; lung clots; arthritis; myositis (inflammation of muscles); acute renal failure...”
Erectile Dysfunction (ED, Impotence)
Recommendation L-Arginine
“...Arginine is not recommended if you have diabetes, arthritis, cancer, shingles, herpes I (fever blisters, cold sores) or herpes II...”
European Skullcap
As A Treatment
“...Skullcap also acts as an anti-inflammatory herb, and can be used for arthritis, particularly where it is aggravated by stress...”
Excess Animal Fat Consumption
The Condition
“...(hardening of the arteries, due to fat lining the inside of veins and arteries, which then blocks oxygen to the heart, causing a portion of the heart to 'die'), heart attack, stroke, arthritis, inflammation and kidney failure may then develop...”
Feverfew
As A Treatment
“...Feverfew has been helpful in other conditions such as general swelling, arthritis, promoting menstrual flow and as a digestive aid...”
Fish Oils
As A Treatment
“...It appears to significantly reduce symptoms without side-effects and may magnify the benefits of standard arthritis drugs...”
Fluoride Toxicity
The Condition
“...Dental Update 1990; 17: 161-3] Major Related Diagnoses: Alzheimer's disease/demyelinizing diseases, anemia, arthritis, breast cancer, carpal tunnel syndrome, decrease in testosterone/spermatogenesis, altered vas deferens/testicular growth, decreased dental arch, dental crowding, delayed tooth eruption,...”
Germanium
As A Treatment
“...Germanium deficiency is not recognized but is usually characterized by conditions such as infection, heart disease, increased cholesterol levels, osteoporosis, cancer, arthritis and immune disorders...”
Ginger Root
As A Treatment
“...Rheumatoid arthritis: It has traditionally been used to help inflammatory joint diseases such as arthritis...”
Glucosamine / Chondroitin Sulfate
As A Treatment
“...Taken early before arthritis begins, it may ward off this disease...”
Glutamine
As A Treatment
“...Glutamine is a "brain food"; it helps build and maintain muscle; useful in weight loss and bodybuilding; used to treat arthritis, autoimmune diseases, fibrosis, intestinal disorders (such as Crohn's disease, irritable bowel disease, ulcerative colitis), lupus, connective tissue disease and tissue damage from radiation...”
Gotu Kola
As A Treatment
“...Musculo-skeletal: Arthritis & rheumatism; systemic sclerosis...”
Gout
Related Topic
“A disease characterized by an increased blood uric acid level and sudden onset of episodes of acute arthritis...”
Gout / Hyperuricemia
The Condition
“...Formerly a leading cause of painful and disabling chronic arthritis, gout has been all but conquered by advances in research...”
Recommendation NSAIDs
“...Acute gouty arthritis and chronic gout require different treatment strategies...”
Gugulipids
As A Treatment
“...They have been used in classic Ayurvedic medicine to treat a variety of conditions including lipid disorders, obesity and arthritis...”
Hawthorn Berry Extract
As A Treatment
“...Hawthorn is good for arthritis because it helps stabilize collagen, the protein found in joints that are destroyed by inflammatory diseases...”
Heberden's Nodes
Related Topic
“Bony swellings around the joints closest to the fingernails, associated with degenerative changes of arthritis...”
Hemochromatosis (Iron overload)
The Condition
“...(HHC) is characterized by increased iron absorption in the gastrointestinal tract that may cause lifelong excessive iron absorption and accumulation and serious health effects including arthritis, cirrhosis, diabetes, impotence, myocardial infarction, and death...”
Heparin
As A Treatment
“...Some conditions that appear to be sensitive to heparin include ... Arthritis (Inhibits cell accumulation, collagen destruction and angiogenesis)...”
Histidine
Related Topic
“...Has been used as a therapeutic aid for arthritis...”
Horsetail Grass
As A Treatment
“...Other uses: aging, arthritis, asthma, backaches, breasts, milk secretion, bronchitis, bruises, burns, bursitis, cancer-skin, circulatory problems, cirrhosis, edema, fracture, hair loss, heart disease, inflammation,...”
Hot Applications (Thermotherapy)
As A Treatment
“...It is also a common treatment for arthritis, bursitis, tendonitis, back pain, shoulder pain and other kinds of joint pain...”
Hydrotherapy
As A Treatment
“...Constitutional Hydrotherapy is recommended for ... Arthritis...”
Hyperbaric Oxygen
As A Treatment
“...A few supporters also claim that HBOT helps patients with AIDS, arthritis, sports injuries, multiple sclerosis, autism, stroke, cerebral palsy, senility, cirrhosis, Lyme disease, and gastrointestinal ulcers...”
Increased Intestinal Permeability / Leaky Gut
The Condition
“...This is how autoimmune diseases, like MS or arthritis "work"...”
Insomnia
The Condition
“...Many common medical problems (and some of the drugs that treat them) can cause insomnia, including allergies, arthritis, heart disease, hypertension, asthma, arthritic conditions, Alzheimer's disease, Parkinson's disease, hyperthyroidism, and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)...”
Intermittent Claudication
The Condition
“... Pain in the lower legs can also be caused by arthritis of the spine, herniated vertebral disk, and other diseases of the spine which can pinch the nerves that supply the legs...”
Juvenile Rheumatoid Arthritis
The Condition
“...Other children with JRA primarily have arthritis that is present at the onset of illness...”
Recommendation NSAIDs
“Indomethacin is frequently more effective than aspirin in treating individuals with pauciarticular arthritis of the lower extremities and ankylosing spondylitis...” “Elimination of nightshade family foods may help a small percentage of those with juvenile arthritis...” “US Biotek lab offers an Autoimmune/Arthritis Disease Panel (Blood) which tests for the presence of Mycoplasma fermentans, Mycoplasma pneumoniae and Epstein-Barr Virus (EBV)...”
Kelp
As A Treatment
“...Arthritis: Kelp (8 tablets daily) provides a rich source of minerals in the recovery process...”
Kombucha Tea
As A Treatment
“...Some of the most enthusiastic responses have come from people with difficult long-term illnesses such as arthritis, digestive disorders, high blood pressure, poor circulation, high cholesterol or cancer, and from older people, many of whom conventional doctors have had difficulty helping...”
Lactose Intolerance
The Condition
“...cow's milk, especially processed cow's milk, has been linked to a variety of health problems, including: mucous production, hemoglobin loss, childhood diabetes, heart disease, atherosclerosis, arthritis, kidney stones, mood swings, depression, irritability, allergies...”
Lipase
As A Treatment
“...A deficiency of lipase in the body may lead to high cholesterol, difficulty in losing weight, a tendency to diabetes, high urine sugar levels - which some believe could lead to arthritis, bladder problems, gall stones, hay fever, prostate problems, heart problems etc...”
Low Back Pain
The Condition
“...hidden food allergies, hypothyroidism, autointoxication or intestinal toxemia (self-poisoning by harmful gut bacteria), mercury toxicity (if stored in the sensory ganglia near the low back), arthritis, kidney involvement, and psychological issues...”
Recommendation Molybdenum
“Margaret Moss, MA, found that taking oral molybdenum over a 28-day period produces a "statistically significant improvement" in patients with arthritis and other aches and pains as well as in their general health...”
Recommendation Surgery
“...Chronic fatigue and arthritic pain disappear in many patients with these conditions after removing dental infections...”
L-Phenylalanine
As A Treatment
“...L-Phenylalanine promotes alertness; reduces hunger pangs; improves memory; antidepressant; helps in controlling pain, particularly arthritis; used to help treat Parkinson's disease; alleviates PMS symptoms...”
Lupus, SLE (Systemic Lupus Erythromatosis)
The Condition
“...THE ELEVEN CRITERIA USED FOR THE DIAGNOSIS OF LUPUS ... Arthritis - Nonerosive arthritis involving two or more peripheral joints (arthritis in which the bones around the joints do not become destroyed)...” “...The typical clinical manifestations are arthralgia, reported by 95% of patients, and arthritis (swollen joints) by 90%...”
Relationship to Lyme Disease
“Lyme arthritis is often mistaken clinically for systemic lupus erythematosus...”
Lyme Disease
The Condition
“Also known as tick-borne borreliosis or Lyme arthritis, Lyme disease is caused by the bacteria Borrelia burgdorferi, which is transmitted by the Ixodes tick...”
Recommendation Vitamin A
“Vitamin A deficiency appears to be both a consequence of Lyme disease (Borrelia burgdorferi infection) and a factor in the resulting arthritis susceptibility...”
Lymphatic Congestion
The Condition
“...parasitic infections, MS, edema, lupus erythematosis, inflammation, high blood pressure, bacterial infections, viral infections, puffy eyes, low back pain, cancer, ear or balance problems, arthritis, headaches, cellulite, excessive sweating and obesity...”
Manganese
As A Treatment
“...Manganese can be found in arthritis, osteoporosis and antioxidant formulations; among others...”
Marfan's Syndrome
The Condition
“...Many pediatricians and arthritis specialists are familiar with the Marfan syndrome, but if there are none in your area, you may consider meeting with a medical geneticist (specialist in inherited diseases)...”
MRI Scan
As A Treatment
“...MRI is useful for detecting herniated discs, arthritis, deteriorating joint surfaces, ligament and tendon tears and injury, spinal cord trauma, infections, plaques in blood vessels, narrowing of the blood vessels, breast malignancies (these...”
MSM (Methyl Sulfonyl Methane)
As A Treatment
“...Look for MSM in products for arthritis, both rheumatoid and osteo, for joint support, and anywhere sulfur compounds would be of benefit...”
Natural Progesterone
As A Treatment
“...Natural Progesterone has been used for the treatment of arthritis, tendonitis, bursitis and varicose veins...”
Neem
As A Treatment
“...Arthritis: The different types of arthritis ailments can be attributed to autoimmune disorders, infections, the result of wear and tear on the joints or inflammation...”
Neuritis
Related Topic
“Nerve inflammation, commonly accompanying other conditions such as tendonitis, bursitis or arthritis...”
Noni
As A Treatment
“...The leaves have been ingested in remedies for arthritis, digestive problems, parasites, and dysentery (severe infection of the lower digestive tract characterized by acute diarrhea and dehydration)...”
NSAIDs
As A Treatment
“NSAIDs are medications for arthritis and other painful inflammatory conditions in the body...”
Oral Lichen Planus
The Condition
“...Known triggers include ... Certain heart disease, blood pressure, or arthritis medications...”
Oregon Grape Root
As A Treatment
“...Traditional uses of Oregon grape include: acne, arthritis, bronchial congestion, chronic fatigue, eczema, hepatitis, herpes, hypoglycemia, indigestion, lymphatic congestion, menstrual problems, psoriasis, scrofula, syphilis, and vaginitis...”
Osteoarthritis
The Condition
“Called the "wear and tear" arthritis, Osteoarthritis is the most common form of arthritis...” “Like all arthritic conditions, osteoarthritis can react to weather changes: good weather can ease pain, and cold, damp weather can make it worse...”
Relationship to Manganese Requirement
“...When glucosamine is in short supply, various forms of arthritis tend to arise, eventually leading to joint deterioration...”
Recommendation Copper
“The use of copper bracelets in the treatment of arthritis has a long history due to its mild anti-inflammatory effects...”
Recommendation Boron
“...The prevalence of arthritis seems to follow inversely the availability of boron in the soil...” “Low pantothenic acid levels are implicated in the development of human osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis, as whole blood pantothenic acid levels have been reported to be lower in rheumatoid arthritis patients compared with normal controls...” “Clinical studies, comparing glucosamine (in sulfate or hydro-chloride form) with both placebo and standard arthritis drugs (including Ibuprofen), showed that glucosamine outperformed both in reducing long-term pain, joint tenderness and swelling, accelerating recovery, reversing cartilage damage, and...”
Recommendation Ginger Root
“...[Arthritis Rheum 2001;44(11): pp...” “Elimination of nightshade family foods does not help all people with arthritis, but people who respond are usually helped a great deal...” “Research at the UCLA School of Medicine found an 82% reduction in pain after 6 weeks of MSM use in a double-blind study on degenerative arthritis...”
Osteonecrosis
The Condition
“...People with Arthritis are at increased risk of also developing Osteonecrosis...”
Parasite Infection
The Condition
“...They may experience restlessness, hair loss, diarrhea, arthritis, mineral imbalances and nighttime teeth grinding...”
Parsley
As A Treatment
“...Other traditional uses include the treatment of diseases of the prostate, liver, and spleen, anemia, and arthritis; as an expectorant, antimicrobial, aphrodisiac, hypotensive, laxative; and as a scalp lotion to stimulate hair growth...”
Perthes Disease
Related Topic
“...Uncorrected severe cases lead to arrest of growth, deformity, and arthritic changes in the hip joint...”
Polymyalgia Rheumatica
The Condition
“Polymyalgia rheumatica (PMR) is a type of arthritis that affects the muscles...”
Post-Polio Syndrome
The Condition
“...Some, after medical evaluation, are found to have arthritis, tendonitis and cartilage damage, all of which can occur in the aging process but which are more common when movement and weight-bearing have been altered by the effects of weakened muscles...”
Pregnenolone
As A Treatment
“...Experiments conducted in the 1940s and 1950s found that pregnenolone increases productivity and reduces the stress of factory workers, and is an excellent anti-inflammatory in conditions such as, arthritis and allergies...”
Premature/Signs of Aging
Recommendation Selenium
“...E, selenium and vitamin E are synergistic as antioxidants and inhibit or prevent the damage to tissues by free radicals which have been cited as causal factors in heart disease, atherosclerosis, arthritis and aging...”
Prolotherapy
As A Treatment
“...Joint pain from arthritis...”
Psoriasis
Relationship to Psoriatic Arthritis
“About one person in 20 suffering from psoriasis can get joint troubles, with a degree of arthritis affecting the back, or large or small joints of the body...”
Psoriatic Arthritis
The Condition
“Psoriatic arthritis is a long-lasting condition that causes skin rashes and produces joint inflammation...”
Rheumatoid Arthritis
The Condition
“...It has several special features that make it different from other kinds of arthritis...”
Relationship to Low DHEA Level
“...In a study of 49 postmenopausal women with rheumatoid arthritis, DHEA levels (measured as DHEA-S) were significantly lower than in healthy controls...”
Relationship to Bacterial Dysbiosis
“...It is well-known that reactive arthritis can be activated by intestinal infections with Yersinia, Salmonella and other enterobacteria...” “According to researchers, women with rheumatoid arthritis have up to double the risk of developing osteoporosis and those who use steroid drugs to help control the arthritis are at an even higher risk of bone loss...”
Relationship to Weakened Immune System
“...A study at the Mayo Clinic has shown for the first time that patients with rheumatoid arthritis have prematurely aged immune systems...”
Relationship to Chronic Thyroiditis
“...In this study, thyroid dysfunction is seen at least 3 times more often in women with rheumatoid arthritis than in women with similar demographic features with non-inflammatory rheumatoid diseases such as osteoarthritis and fibromyalgia...”
Recommendation Essential Fatty Acids
“...Some researchers believe that if you regularly eat small amounts of cold-water fish over many years, you may be able to avoid rheumatoid arthritis...”
Recommendation Plant-Based Nutrition
“...43 patients with rheumatoid arthritis, those assigned to a vegan diet...” “US Biotek lab offers an Autoimmune/Arthritis Disease Panel (Blood) which tests for the presence of Mycoplasma fermentans, Mycoplasma pneumoniae and Epstein Barr Virus (EBV)...”
Recommendation Boron
“...It does alleviate and seems to cure arthritis either by acting against whatever organism may cause rheumatoid diseases and/or as a membrane catalyst that permits repair of damaged cartilage and collagen...”
Recommendation Selenium
“...Low selenium levels in joint tissues may be a significant factor contributing to the inflammatory process in rheumatoid arthritis...”
Recommendation Test Zinc Levels
“...Results from zinc supplementation trials amongst rheumatoid arthritis patients have been mixed, though most find some improvement...”
Recommendation Copper
“...The use of copper bracelets in the treatment of arthritis has a long history, and wearers continue to claim positive results...”
Recommendation Superoxide Dismutase
“In a Danish study, arthritis patients were treated with injections of superoxide dismutase, an enzyme containing copper (or manganese and zinc) that is found within the cells...”
Recommendation Therapeutic Fasting
“...[Controlled trial of fasting and a one-year vegetarian diet eased symptoms of rheumatoid arthritis; The Lancet, 1991, 338]...” “Many people with arthritis report that the hydrogen peroxide bath has helped them greatly...” “Elimination of nightshade family foods does not help all people with arthritis, but people who respond are usually helped a great deal...” “The reason why MSM is beneficial against arthritis is unclear...” “...You were right about the arthritis...” “...In order to test whether foods trigger symptoms, a food elimination protocol was followed in a blind, placebo-controlled study that resulted in significant improvement in arthritic symptoms, including shorter duration of morning stiffness and fewer painful joints...” “Low pantothenic acid levels are implicated in the development of human osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis, as whole blood pantothenic acid levels have been reported to be lower in rheumatoid arthritis patients compared with normal controls...”
S-Adenosylmethionine (SAMe)
As A Treatment
“...Although it's used for liver disease in Russia, arthritis in Germany and depression in Italy, it is used for Neurosomatic Syndrome in the US...”
Sarcoidosis “Chronic arthritis (swollen and painful joints) could indicate sarcoidosis...” “Weak areas due to arthritis may require physical therapy and/or appliances to aid mobility and ability to function...”
Scleroderma
The Condition
“...Arthritis Rheum...”
Selenium Allergy Protocol
As A Treatment
“...Some patients with arthritis become symptom-free even on low doses...”
Sjogren's Syndrome
The Condition
“...The many forms of arthritis, which often involve inflammation in the joints among other problems, are examples of rheumatic diseases...”
Spondylarthritis
Related Topic
“Intervertebral arthritis...”
St John's Wort
As A Treatment
“...I has been used as a topical arthritic wound and burns healer and an oral remedy to treat various viral conditions...”
Test Serum Uric Acid Levels
As A Treatment
“...Gout Excess serum accumulation of uric acid can lead to a type of arthritis known as gout...”
Thuja
As A Treatment
“...Stomachic - aiding and improving the condition of the stomach, also against bacterial dysentery Improving hair growth; helping with premature baldness Taken internally against mumps Relieving arthritic pain In seed form, taken internally for palpitations, insomnia, nervous disorders and constipation in the elderly (The seeds) As a sedative - calming, reducing nervousness, distress and...”
TMJ Problems
The Condition
“...Conditions that routinely affect other joints in the body, such as arthritis and trauma, also affect the TM joint...”
Ulcerative Colitis
The Condition
“...Ulcerative colitis may also cause problems such as arthritis, inflammation of the eye, liver disease (fatty liver, hepatitis, cirrhosis, and primary sclerosing cholangitis), osteoporosis, skin rashes, anemia, and kidney stones...”
Uremia
The Condition
“...Causes and Development: Uremia can also be caused by NSAIDs, especially in older patients who are being treated primarily with ibuprofen for arthritis...”
Valley Fever (Coccidioidomycosis)
The Condition
“...Additional symptoms that may be associated with this disease: joint swelling joint pain arthritis ankle, feet, and leg swelling skin lesions...”
Vasculitis
The Condition
“...Joints Aching in joints and a frank arthritis with pain, swelling and heat in joins...”
Vinegar
As A Treatment
“...Other Uses Here are some other uses for vinegar, some more proven than others ... 1 tsp cider vinegar with one tsp honey three times daily helps with arthritis...”
Vitamin B3 (Niacin)
As A Treatment
“...It is sometimes helpful in the treatment of migraine-type headaches or arthritis, probably in both cases through stimulation of blood flow in the capillaries...”
Vitamin B3 Requirement
The Condition
“...Niacin, along with pantothenic acid, is proving helpful in treating arthritis...”
Weight Loss Surgery
As A Treatment
“...who are severely obese (BMI over 40), or those who are moderately obese (BMI 35-40) and suffer from obesity-related medical conditions such as type 2 diabetes, coronary artery disease, hypertension, arthritis, or sleep apnea...”
X-ray
As A Treatment
“...Arthritis: By comparing X-ray images taken over the years, the development of arthritis can be monitored...”
Yeast / Candida Infection
The Condition
“...The symptoms include: muscle aches, sore/stiff joints, fatigue, problems with particular organs, recurrent urinary tract infections, serious illnesses (Asthma, ADHD, Diabetes, MS, Arthritis, CFS, Fibromyalgia)...”
Zinc Requirement
The Condition
“...Symptoms of deficiency include ... arthritis...”