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ARTHRITIS, TYPES OF ARTHRITIS AND THE FACTS ABOUT IT Arthritis is a form of joint disorder which involves inflammation of one or more joints. Arthritis makes it very difficult for individuals to be physically active and some become home bound and difficult to remain physically active. There are over 100 different forms of arthritis. The most common form, Osteoarthritis (degenerative joint disease), is a result of trauma to the joint, infection of the joint, or age. Other arthritis forms are Rheumatoid arthritis, Psoriatic arthritis, related Autoimmune diseases. Septic arthritis is caused by joint infection and juvenile rheumatoid arthritis. The major complaint by individuals who have arthritis is joint pain. Pain is often a constant and may be localized to the joint affected. The pain from arthritis is due to inflammation that occurs around the joint, damage to the joint from disease, daily wear and tear of joint, muscle strains caused by forceful movements against stiff painful joints and fatigue. Osteoarthritis as one of the types of arthritis can also be classified as nodal (with hand involvement) or non-nodal (without hand involvement). Fast facts on arthritis, Here are some key points. Arthritis affects the joints and musculoskeletal system. Most types of arthritis are caused by a combination of factors. These can include genetic makeup, a physically demanding job, previous injury, infection or allergies, certain foods, obesity and auto-immune disease. Physical therapy and occupational therapy can help maintain joint mobility and range of motion. Physical therapy has been shown to delay the need for surgical intervention in advanced cases 8. Occupational therapy can teach you how to reduce the strain on your joints. Doctors warn that inactivity could harm the health of most patients with arthritis or some kind of rheumatic disease. TYPES OF ARTHRITIS There are over 100 types of arthritis. Here is a description of some common ones, together with the causes: Osteoarthritis With osteoarthritis, the cartilage loses its elasticity. If the cartilage is stiff it becomes damaged more easily. The cartilage, which acts as a shock absorber, will gradually wear away in some areas. As the cartilage becomes damaged tendons and ligaments become stretched, causing pain. Eventually the bones may rub against each other causing very severe pain. Rheumatoid arthritis This is an inflammatory form of arthritis. The synovial membrane (synovium) is attacked, resulting in swelling and pain. If left untreated the arthritis can lead to deformity. Rheumatoid arthritis is significantly more common in women than men and generally strikes when the patient is aged between 40 and 60. However, and much older people may also be affected. During the first ten years after diagnosis, patients with rheumatoid arthritis have a higher risk of blood clots. Infectious arthritis (septic arthritic) Infectious arthritis is an infection in the synovial fluid and tissues of a joint. It is usually caused by bacteria, but could also be caused by fungi or viruses. Bacteria, fungi or viruses may spread through the bloodstream from infected tissue nearby, and infect a joint. Most susceptible people are those who already have some form of arthritis and develop an infection that travels in the bloodstream. Juvenile rheumatoid arthritis (JRA) Juvenile rheumatoid arthritis is a type of arthritis that affects a person aged 16 or less. JRA can be various forms of arthritis; it basically means that a has it. Pauciarticular JRA, the most common and mildest. The experiences pain in up to 4 joints. Polyarticular JRA affects more joints and is more severe. As time goes by it tends to get worse. Systemic JRA is the least common. Pain is experienced in many joints. It can spread to organs. This can be the most serious JRA. WHAT TO DO: -- Check with your rheumatologist first -- Ask your physical therapist for advice -- Set realistic goals, both short- and long-term ones. Include rewards for each achievement -- Plan ahead, so that you can identify pitfalls, obstacles or problems for your exercise program, and how to overcome them. -- For variety, create a range of physical activities and do them in different locations -- Try starting off with friends or family members -- Keep a log of what you do so that you are aware of your progress. I HOPE MY INFO HERE HAS PLEASED YOU, HOPE READING YOUR VIEWS AND EXPERIENCE IN IT. Thank you. Lisa.         |
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12/13/2014 8:58 am |
As a sufferer of severe arthritis in almost every joint I find it one of the most annoying afflictions. Lots of pain all of the time and not much that can really be done about it. Like Gemini says the only thing you can do is to push through it. Even with a strong stubborn streak I still find it limiting both in the range and amount of things I can so. I get everything done but it takes me far longer becasue I have to go slower. The extra work on the muscles stresses them as well and causes additional pain. No fun but I refuse to let it stop me from doing the things I want to d.. Spiritwoman ^i^
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Gemini, It's a pleasure reading from you once more and mainly on this topic which is crucial for everyone. That's why I made it a must to blog on it. Thanks for your visit and your comments too. I do imagine how painful your case should be. Am really sorry for you and wish you courage to support and live with it. Seems your case is in an advanced stage. I wish you all my best Gemini and God will help you supporting it. Thanks again and have a peaceful weekend. Lisa.
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Spiritwoman, You are always welcome on my blog and I can imagine really your pain, if I may tell you something, which our local people do usually and really it lessens the pain and some at early stage has even been cured from it, is by taking in infusion of a about one inch of fresh ginger, just smash and let it have a boil in some water for a while, let the infusion cool down to a certain temp which you can support, then drink it as much as you can each day for several days, it may help you in a way or the other. I had given this simple remedy to a friend in UK who also was suffering from Arthritis, she has tried it and later, informed me that she had got a good relief accordingly. Hope it would do the same for you Spiritwoman, as trial and error sometimes works. Wish you all my best, have a nice weekend. Lisa.
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SpunkyLady, Welcome again on my blog. Glad reading from you as usual. Thanks for your visit and you comments as well. Am so happy you're not suffering from this. But those who really have it, i understand their pain, as I have seen people suffering from it too. Young and old as well. Thanks God that I don't have it too but am sorry for those with it really. I hope they get enough courage to bear it. A joyful to you too Spunky. Lisa.
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Over dear, How glad I am reading from you on my blog. Thanks for your visit and your comments Over. Am sorry you're suffering from it and is in a such a stage, have patience dear and I wish you find some relief too. Fortunately am not suffering from it but I just wanted to blog on it for my readers. I wish you all my best Over, and hope reading from you again in the near future. My kind regards to you. Lisa.
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Rich hi, Thanks so much for your participation in commenting on the topic of my blog. You are eventually very welcome and thanks also for the botanical tips you gave us as another natural remedy for lessening the pain of those suffering from this illness. Am grateful for it. In each country, there are different natural remedies for different pain or illness, if one can find it easily then it would be beneficial. It's just a matter of sharing the knowledge and experience, it mat work for some people as well. I hope, readers in need would take note of all this. Thanks again Rich, hope reading from you again in the future. Enjoy your weekend. Lisa.
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12/14/2014 3:00 am |
Hi Lisa: I don't have arthritis myself but I saw a segment on the t.v. show The Doctors about a fix for arthritic knee pain. It is an injection called Synvisc which replaces the lost cartilage due to arthritis. The relief is immediate and the pain goes away for about one year. I researched it as my mother could barely walk with knee pain. She had the injection which costs about $300. per knee, and she was able to walk without pain immediately.
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Bijou dear, Thanks you for such information as well, it would be great for those with this illness, I wish and hope they read it too, so that they too can go and fetch such treatment as well. Am so pleased reading that your mother could get relief due to this treatment, I also heard about injecting and removing extra liquid from the knees also. Thanks God that I myself do not suffer from this illness but I just wanted to blog on it for readers who suffer from it. Thank you for your visit and your nice info as well, Bijou, your participation is very well appreciated. Wish you a lovely weekend. Lisa.
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Dearest Lisa. I am neither a orthopedic nor a paramedic , and as such I am unable to contribute here any thing worthwhile. However, I could only tell you that I am perhaps not suffering from any form of Arthritis! Have a great week. LOOK
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12/14/2014 5:00 pm |
I have it in several places. It's annoying but it hasn't disabled me as yet.
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Rentier, Thank you for passing by again, leaving your comments. Am really sorry that you are one among those who have this illness Rentier, I wish you lots of courage to support it, specially that you have it in several places as you stated above. I hope you are following treatment for it too. Do exercises as much as you can but carefully too Rentier. I wish you all my best. Lisa.
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Loolook hello, Sorry to have replied you late on here as well as Rentier, I was concentrating on the comments on my other recent blog. Am glad reading from you again and thank you for your visit and for your nice comments also. Am also glad that you're not suffering from this illness as such and you should take care as well, as one never knows in mature age. I wish you all my best Enjoy your week. Lisa.
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I am not at all upset for delay in your responding to my unimportant post here.You have your preferences. May be some one more important was waiting for your response on your newest blog.! How could you keep him waiting there,Lisa? I do not mind even if you respond tome last after finishing with everyone as you have done in this case.
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The importance for me is to reply each and everyone who comments on my blog, whether early or late. I also reply everyone politely and decently too cause I have no grudge against anyone too. If they like my blog or not, they have their right and their choice as well. I never ask anyone to post first or last, I leave it to his desire but as long as it draws my attention on any blog of mine, to have any new post then it's my personal wish to reply. I hope am well understood here.
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Yes, I mentioned about the importance of preferential importance. It had nothing to do with grudge or anything else.. One has every right to decide how one should treat the comments posted on one;s blog! The question of replying late was not raised by me. Actually, it did not occur to me until I read the comments left in response to my post.Hope, I stand fully cleared!
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