OrganizedWisdom Health - Chronic Pain

Fibromyalgia and Poor Concentration

KenyottaE — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 17:48:15 GMT

For some with fibromyalgia, poor concentration can be a symptom of the disease. Poor concentration in fibromyalgia is part of a symptom known as "fibrofog." Poor concentration could possibly be the result of the chronic fatigue that is common with fibromyalgia.

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Fibromyalgia vs. Polymyalgia

SScroggins — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 15:26:44 GMT

Fibromyalgia is a condition that is characterized by widespread muscle pain and and multiple tender points. Polymyaliga (polymyalgia rheumatica) is generally associated with moderate to severe pain and stiffness in the neck, shoulder, and hip areas. Polymyalgia, unlike fibromyalgia, is associated with inflammation.

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Rheumatoid Arthritis Water Retention in Fingers

Ca7593 — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 01:20:19 GMT

Steroids, such as prednisone, are often used to treat rheumatoid arthritis and sometimes result in water retention, causing edema in areas such as hands and fingers.

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Rheumatoid Arthritis and Finger Swelling

Ca7593 — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 01:15:18 GMT

Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is an autoimmune disease and is typically a progressive illness that causes chronic inflammation of the joints. Some of the most common joints affected by RA include the wrists and fingers, as well as the knees, feet, and ankles. When the fingers become affected, they tend to swell and deform.

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Advil and Crohn's Disease

Opieswifey — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 23:49:14 GMT

Those who have Crohn's disease should avoid nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), such as aspirin, ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin, others), or naproxen (Aleve). These are likely to make your symptoms worse.

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Rheumatoid Arthritis and Relationships

Jkg0679 — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 15:23:02 GMT

Being in a relationship while suffering from rheumatoid arthritis, or with someone who suffers from the condition, can present challenges. OrganizedWisdom has crafted a list of resources to help patients overcome these challenges.

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Rheumatoid Nodules and Lupus

Jkg0679 — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 15:15:01 GMT

Rheumatoid nodules can occur in patients with systemic lupus erythematosus; however, this is rare. There is little reliable information available about rheumatoid nodules and lupus.

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Polymyositis in Rheumatoid Arthritis

Jkg0679 — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 15:11:59 GMT

Polymyositis, a connective tissue disease, is often associated with other connective tissue diseases, such as rheumatoid arthritis.

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Rheumatoid Factor in Hypertension

Jkg0679 — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 15:08:44 GMT

Studies have found that men who have the rheumatoid factor are at an increased risk for developing hypertension and heart disease. Little reliable information is available for rheumatoid factor and hypertension.

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Temperature Sensitivity in Fibromyalgia

SScroggins — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 01:29:55 GMT

Patients who suffer from fibromyalgia are often sensitive to temperature changes, as well as extreme heat or cold.

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