REFERENCES FOR ARTHRITIS
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention - The CDC estimates that arthritis and its related complications is amongst the leading causes of disability causing limitation to work and overall quality of life.
WebMD - There are hundreds of types of arthritis and Osteoarthritist is the most common form.
Celebrex - The two most common types of arthritis are rheumatoid arthritis and osteoarthritist. Common symptoms include joint pain, stiffness, and redness.
MedicineNet -Osteoarthritist is commonly caused by previous injuries, obesity, and the wearing away of cartilage with age and activity.
Vimovo - Pain relief treatments for arthritis can range from non-drug treatments, such as maintaiing a healthy weight and regular exercise for stiff joints.
eMedicineNet - Common symptoms of arthritis pain include pain and swelling of joint with limited range of motion.
Arthritis Foundation - Early diagnosis and treatment of arthritis is important because it is a degenerative disease, proper protection of your joints and regular erxercise can reduce arthritic pain.
The New York Times Health Guide - Rheumatoid arthritis is an autoimmune disease in which the body's immune system attacks itself.
Mayo Clinic - Rheumatoid arthritis attacks the lining of the joints if untreated can lead to joint deformity or bone erosion.
PubMed Health - Rheumatoid Arthritist is an autoimmune disease occurring commonly in middle aged women and has been linked to hormonal changes.
Medline Plus - Rheumatoid arthritis is common in small joints of the wrist and finger and has a higher incidence in women than men.
Rheumatoid Arthritist - Treatment for Rheumatoid Arthritist can be aimed at reducing inflammation and reducing pain and a second medication to slow or stop the progression of RA.
National Institute of Arthritist and Musculoskketal and Skin Diseases - Tender joints that are warm to touch accompanied with inflammation, stiffness and range of motion are symptoms of Rheumatoid Arthritis.
Everyday Health - Women are more frequently affected with RA as oppose to men leading there to be thoughts that estrogen levels and menopause have some affect on the incidence of RA.