When is it most common to being experiencing arthritis?
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The Facts About Arthritis\n\n \nNumber of Americans with arthritis or chronic joint symptoms:\n\n1985 - 35 million \n1990 - 37.9 million \n1998 - nearly 43 million (1 in 6 people) \n2005 – 66 million (nearly 1 in 3 adults) -- 42.7 million have doctor-diagnosed arthritis and 23.2 million people live with chronic joint symptoms, but have not been diagnosed by a doctor \nArthritis is one of the most prevalent chronic health problems and the nation’s leading cause of disability among Americans over age 15. \nArthritis is second only to heart disease as a cause of work disability. \nArthritis limits everyday activities such as walking, dressing and bathing for more than 7 million Americans. \nArthritis results in 39 million physician visits and more than a half million hospitalizations. \nCosts to the U.S. economy totals more than $86.2 billion annually. \nArthritis affects people in all age groups including nearly 300,000 children. \nBaby boomers are now at prime risk. More than half those affected are under age 65. \nHalf of those Americans with arthritis don’t think anything can be done to help them. \nArthritis refers to more than 100 different diseases that affect areas in or around joints. \nArthritis strikes women more often than men. \nOverall arthritis:\n\nWomen - 25.9 million of the people with doctor-diagnosed arthritis \nMen - 16.8 million of the people with doctor-diagnosed arthritis\nThe disease also can affect other parts of the body. Arthritis causes pain, loss of movement and sometimes swelling. Some types of arthritis are:\n\nOsteoarthritis, a degenerative joint disease in which the cartilage that covers the ends of bones in the joint deteriorates, causing pain and loss of movement as bone begins to rub against bone. It is the most prevalent form of arthritis. \nRheumatoid arthritis, an autoimmune disease in which the joint lining becomes inflamed as part of the body’s immune system activity. Rheumatoid arthritis is one of the most serious and disabling types, affecting mostly women. \nGout, which affects mostly men. It is usually the result of a defect in body chemistry. This painful condition most often attacks small joints, especially the big toe. Fortunately, gout almost always can be completely controlled with medication and changes in diet. \nAnkylosing spondylitis, a type of arthritis that affects the spine. As a result of inflammation, the bones of the spine grow together. \nJuvenile arthritis, a general term for all types of arthritis that occur in children. Children may develop juvenile rheumatoid arthritis or childhood forms of lupus, ankylosing spondylitis or other types of arthritis. \nSystemic lupus erythematosus (lupus), a serious disorder that can inflame and damage joints and other connective tissues throughout the body. \nScleroderma, a disease of the body’s connective tissue that causes a thickening and hardening of the skin. \nFibromyalgia, in which widespread pain affects the muscles and attachments to the bone. It affects mostly women.
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depends on which arthritis your talking aboyt, otherwise yes!    *  Both men and women can get reactive arthritis.\n    * It usually affects people between the ages of 20 and 50.\n    * Some people may be more likely to get reactive arthritis.  These are people who have a certain type of body tissue.  This type of tissue, called HLA-B27, occurs in only a small number of all people.  People get their tissue type from their parents, just as they do hair colour and blood type.
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There are several factors here:  your weight and age; your general health.  Most middle aged people will have arthritis in some shape or form.  Having a buldging disc would be pressing on the nerves in your spine causing pain to your lower extremeties.  I would try to resolve that problem first.\n\nIf you have pain medications that you can take, take them WITH FOOD to prevent irritation of the stomach.  Also, give your antidepressants time to work.  Stop looking for an excuse to get off of the medications.  That's what they are for..to relieve you of your symptoms.  Besides if you wait to take your meds when you are in extreme pain, they won't help at all.  So, pain management on a timed schedule is recommended.  If you're able, take tylenol between doses for breakthrough pain.\n\nNext check out your mattress; do you need a new one?  Something firm will help your back, or put a board between the mattress and box spring.  Sleep with a pillow that will cradle your head and allow your body to be in a natural position.  I like a "buckwheat" pillow.  Your body should be in the same posture laying down as it is standing up.\n\nIf you are overweight, try to lose some weight.  For every pound you exert 40 lbs. of pressure on your back and legs/feet.  Try a back brace during the day.  \n\nAbove all, try relaxing and learn about visualizing and breathing techniques to help you do that.  What about your husband?  Keeping him up all night isn't helping the situation.  He's as sleep deprived as you are!  Maybe you need to be in separate rooms for a little while.  Try nice relaxing baths or running the shower on your back before you go to sleep.\n\nI'm afraid arthritis is one of those things we have to learn to live with.  I take aspirin (with food) and get better relief than anything else.  God Bless.
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Hello..I am convinced that the arthritis pain is severe and tormenting.Have you been examined and dyagnosed with arthritis? If so I suppose that the orhtopedist has prescribed you medications. One of the best natural remedies for alliviating arthtitis pain is Willow bark extract,which is absolutely harmless and acts like a natural pain-killer and its composition is near to that of the Aspirin. You can see for some capsules etc. It helps the nettle extract too. There are natural Glucosamine,which even cures such conditions really works great..See for those stuff..If you have no improvement,contact me or see again a dictor..Good luck!!
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Arthritis can get worse but there are things you can do to prevent worsening.  Eat a diet low in  cholesterol and fat.   Ask your doctor for anti-inflammatory medications.  If he thinks they will help he will prescribe them.  Exercise the joint that is afflicted the more you move the less you will hurt.   Use ice to reduce swelling or heat to improve movement.\n\nI have had arthritis for over 30 years and a medical assistant for 24 years. This is the advice that I live by.
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Rheumatoid arthritis \n--------------------------------------------------------------------------------\n\nRheumatoid arthritis is due to an abnormal reaction of the body's immune system to the joints. It can also attack other parts of the body like the muscles, lungs, skin, blood vessels, nerves and eyes. It is most commonly seen in people between the ages of 40 and 60, especially in women. \n\n\nWhich joints are affected? \nRheumatoid arthritis often affects the small joints, especially of the wrists, hands and feet. It causes pain, stiffness and swelling which is worst in the morning. Later, other joints like the shoulders, elbows, hips, knees and ankles may also be involved. The affected person may find difficulty in gripping eating utensils, turning taps, dressing or writing.\n\n\nWhat is the Treatment? \nOccupational Therapy and Physiotherapy\nOccupational therapy and physiotherapy help to improve your ability to function independently. Your occupational therapist can teach you how to use specially designed tools like large-handled spoons to carry out your daily activities.\n\n\nHeat/Cold Treatment and Medication\nFor stiff joints, warm water or a heating pad can help. With a hot, painful joint, cold packs or water may be better. Treatment for rheumatoid arthritis involves taking medicines which reduce the pain and swelling of the joints. Other medicines to slow down the progress of the disease may be added later.\n\n\nSurgery\nIn the later stages, surgery may be needed to repair and replace badly damaged joints. \n\n\nHi, Do visit my webpage to find out more.\nhttp://www.bonesnjoints.cjb.net\nMany patients took our solutions and felt better.\nGrow black hair again, nicer nails, firmer skin, younger look, lower sugar level, lower high blood...
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Rheumatoid arthritis can start in any joint, but it most commonly begins in the smaller joints of the fingers, hands and wrists. Joint involvement is usually symmetrical, meaning that if a joint hurts on the left hand, the same joint will hurt on the right hand. In general, more joint erosion indicates more severe disease activity.\n\n-Fatigue\n-Stiffness, particularly in the morning and when sitting for long      periods of time. Typically, the longer the morning stiffness lasts,  the more active your disease is.\n-Weakness\n-Flu-like symptoms, including a low-grade fever\n-Pain associated with prolonged sitting\n-The occurrence of flares of disease activity followed by remission or disease inactivity\n-Rheumatoid nodules, or lumps of tissue under the skin, appear in about one-fifth of people with RA. Typically found on the elbows, they can indicate more severe disease activity.\n-Muscle pain\n-Loss of appetite, depression, weight loss, anemia, cold and/or sweaty hands and feet\n-Involvement of the glands around the eyes and mouth, causing decreased production of tears and saliva (Sjögren’s syndrome)\n\nGo to www.arthritis.org for more information
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Hi, there is 1, link below\n\nhttp://www.niams.nih.gov/hi/topics/arthritis/rahandout.htm
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Some of the most common symptoms of rheumatoid arthritis are:\n\n    * Joint swelling. Especially in the small joints of the hands and feet.\n    * Joint tenderness, stiffness, and pain. Especially in the morning.\n\nIf you have these symptoms, contact your doctor. With proper treatment, rheumatoid arthritis can be controlled and you will probably only experience limited pain.
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Rheumatoid arthritis is an auto-immune disease.   Affected joints feel hot in addition to pain, and become twisted out of shape.  You really need a physician to treat that. \n    Osteo-arthritis causes the lining of certain joints to wear away and become painful.  It causes pain most frequently in hips, knees, back, fingers and toes.  It can be helped by physical therapy, and weight loss, if overweight.  Recent studies have failed to demonstrate benefits of nutritional supplements.  Vioxx was a good treatment, but is off the market now.  Aleve is helpful.
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Arthritis runs in family trees.  In other words, inheritance has a lot to do with it.  What is important is to not give in to the symptoms.  Keep exercising, working on things like walking every day.  Also I have heard that one aspirin a day is also helpful, but I have never gotten to that point.  I have arthritis in my neck, diagnosed a few years back, and I don't even notice it.
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I can crack pretty much everything very loud and joint cracking is not linked to developing arthritis - it's a myth. However it is often linked to having more flexible joints (hypermobile) - maybe you are someone who can bend your fingers back a long way or put the palms of your hands on the floor. It's normal to hear a crack if a joint moves beyond where it would normally move. \n\nHere's a very good summary: http://www.studentbmj.com/back_issues/1201/life/477.html
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i think i have it to.im 41 and hurt all over.hands, feet,knee's,and joints.not much out there helps the pain.i would say ask your doctor.mine says i have the begining stages of it.good luck!
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I have often wondered about the connection between rheumatoid arthritis and EBV.  My mother's first attacks of rheumatoid arthritis were accompanied by very high EBV levels in her blood, of course with extreme fatigue and all of that good stuff.  So I suppose I don't really have an answer for you, but I wanted you to know that you're not the only person whose arthritis seems somehow connected to EBV.
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Could be fibromyalgia...check out a health site on fibromyalgia and it will give you the eighteen tender spots that is common,,,I have it myself.....the joint pain could be arthritis....you didn't say how old you are
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Not exactly. There are two types of arthritis. Rheumatoid arthritis is when a person’s own immune system attacks the joints and causes pain. Cracking knuckles won’t cause this but it could definitely make it more painful! This habit could worsen the symptoms of osteoarthritis, however. Osteoarthritis, sometimes called degenerative joint disease, is caused when the cartilage between bones starts to wear away and the bones rub together. The repetitive motion of cracking your knuckles may contribute to the pain felt by people with osteoarthritis.
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(m)\n\nMedication will help reduce pain and inflammation. Although medication can not "cure" your arthritis, it can help you lead an active life again. \nThese are some of the treatments you can try. Your doctor can advise you. You may need to experiment to see which suits you best. \n\nsimple painkillers, eg. paracetamol \nanti-inflammatory drugs eg. ibuprofen (Brufen or Nurofen) \ncreams and gels, useful for small joints like finger joints \nmassage \nwarmth \naromotherapy \nacupuncture \nwax baths \nsteroid injections \njoint replacement operations \nSome people need to have regular treatment. Others only need to have treatment during a flare up of arthritis. \n\nIf your joints are very painful and inflamed, you will need to rest. Medication will help reduce any pain and swelling. Paracetamol is helpful, and is safe for most people to take. However, if you suffer from other medical conditions, or if you take other medication, it is a good idea to ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice.\nWarming your joints with a warm flannel, hot water bottle, or a warm shower can help with morning stiffness and improve mobility.\n\nAs soon as you can, you need to become mobile and active. Sitting or resting for long periods will make your joints stiff and your muscles weak. Gentle walks and stretching excercises can help. Swimming is an excellent sport, and can help you keep mobile without putting a stress on your joints.\n\nIf you are overweight, you should try very hard to lose weight. \n\nThere is no evidence that special diets are helpful, and you should have a healthy diet which includes fresh fruit, fresh vegetables, and dairy products. Some people find taking cod liver oil helpful.\n\nYou may find getting out of a low seat is difficult, and many modern seats are too low and soft. You should choose a comfortably padded, upright chair, with a firm back and arm rests.\nIf you have arthritis of the knees, hips or ankles, wearing cushioned shoes can help. Look for good quality "trainers", or shoes with thick rubber soles. Choose shoes with a good grip, so that you feel secure while walking. If your walking is badly impaired by knee or hip arthritis, a walking stick or walking frame may be very helpful. \n\nIf you have disabling arthritis, there are many gadgets which can make life easier. This equipment can be found in large pharmacies, specialist shops, or from catalogues. An occupational therapist may be able to advise you. \n\nlong handled shoe horns \nspecial tools for putting on socks or stockings \nspecial grips for your keys \nadapted cutlery and beakers \nraised toilet seat \nhand rails in the bathroom or toilet \na special seat in the bath