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Will People With Takayasu's Arteritis Be Able to Live Normal Lives?
Many people with Takayasu's arteritis respond well to treatment. About 25% of people with the condition can continue living their usual lifestyle, while another 25% need to make adjustments in their activities.
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Why is Takayasu's arteritis called the pulseless disease?
If you have Takayasu's arteritis, it can be hard to find a pulse in the affected arm or leg. The limb can seem pulseless.
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Can Takayasu's arteritis be cured?
There aren't any cures for Takayasu's arteritis. But treatment can help slow down or stop the disease for a while.
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What is the life expectancy of someone with Takayasu's arteritis?
The disease is complicated, but many people live normal lives with proper treatment. There are few accurate statistics, but it could be that as many as 90% of people with effective treatment are still living five years after their diagnosis. This is called the five-year survival rate.
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What is Arteritis, Takayasu the difference between arthritis and arteritis?
Some people can confuse "arteritis" with "arthritis" because the two words sound and look very similar. Both involve inflammation, but in different parts of the body.  "Arteritis is the inflammation of the wall of blood vessels, such as the aorta, while arthritis is the inflammation of joints," Mojibian says.
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What are Takayasu's Arteritis Symptoms?
Takayasu's arteritis can cause weakening of your artery walls, which can lead to tearing or bulging (aneurysm).
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What are Takayasu's Arteritis Diagnosis?
There's no single test that can tell you that you have Takayasu'sarteritis. Diagnosis is based on a combination of findings, including: • A complete medical history and carefulphysical examto rule out other illnesses that may have similar symptoms • Imaging studies (such as MRI, X-rays, CT scans, and angiograms), which show the location and severity of vessel damage • Presence of a bruit, which is an unusual sound caused by turbulent blood flow through narrowed vessels • Blood tests for signs of inflammation, which can suggest that the condition is possible, when considered alongside other test findings
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What are Takayasu's Arteritis Treatment?
There is no cure for Takayasu's arteritis, but treatment can help manage symptoms of the condition. Treatment focuses on using medications to lower inflammation as well as lower blood pressure, preventing further damage to the affected arteries and tissues. Although statistics vary, one study found that about 80% of people with Takayasu's arteritis can manage their condition with proper treatment. Some even go into remission. This doesn't mean they’re cured, but the disease isn’t active, and they might be able to reduce or even stop their medications. Corticosteroids Corticosteroids, also called systemic glucocorticoids or just steroids, are usually the first treatment for Takayasu's arteritis. Steroids work within hours after the first dose is given. The most common drug in this class is prednisone. While this drug is often highly effective, it may be only partially effective for some people. If prednisone works and your disease is under control, your doctor will likely slowly lower the dosage ofprednisone(a steroid) to sustain improvement, thereby trying to lessen treatment side effects.
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What are Takayasu's Arteritis Complications?
The disease is often diagnosed late. As a result, the long-term reduced blood flow can cause complications. Complications can also occur because of the repeating cycle of inflammation and healing. For example, inflammation can cause segments of the arteries to weaken and stretch. This can result in an aneurysm (bulging blood vessel). When this happens in the aorta, it's called anaortic aneurysm. The arteries can also become narrowed or even completely blocked (called an occlusion). Other complications can include: • Damage to the heart muscle or heart valves • Hardening and narrowing of blood vessels • Heart attack • Heart failure • High blood pressure • Stroke • Transient ischemic attacks (TIA), also called ministrokes
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What are Takayasu's Arteritis Outlook?
The outlook or prognosis for people with Takayasu's arteritis varies from person to person. "It can be a debilitating disease, mainly [because it] is usually diagnosed late after affecting multiple organs and potentially causing permanent damage," says Hamid Mojibian, MD, an interventional radiologist with Yale Medicine. Statistics about how people manage with Takayasu's arteritis are hard to find because it is such a rare disease. One small study shows that about half of those who have it relapse (their symptoms return), and they have complications within 10 years of diagnosis. Another slightly larger study shows that about 5% of people die six years after diagnosis. But according to Hojjati, "The short-term prognosis is favorable and several studies have reported up to 90% of five-year survival."
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What are Arteritis, Takayasu Takeaways?
Takayasu's arteritis is a very rare disease that causes inflammation and narrowing of your major arteries, the blood vessels that supply your body's tissues with oxygen and other nutrients. Treatment can help reduce the inflammation and damage to the blood vessels and organs, but complications of the condition include hypertension, stroke, and heart damage.
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What are Takayasu's Arteritis FAQs?
Why is Takayasu's arteritis called the pulseless disease?
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Arthritic Rheumatoid Disease: What Is Polymyalgia Rheumatica?
Polymyalgia rheumatica (PMR) is an inflammatory condition that causes widespread pain, stiffness, or aching in the large muscle groups, especially around the shoulders, hips, lower back, neck, and thighs. Polymyalgia means "many muscle pains," and rheumatica means "changing" or "in flux."
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Arthritic Rheumatoid Disease: What Is Temporal Arteritis?
About 10%-20% of people with polymyalgia rheumatica also have temporal arteritis. On the other hand, about half of people with temporal arteritis also have polymyalgia rheumatica. Temporal arteritis causesinflammationthat damages large and medium-sized arteries. The name of the condition comes from the fact that some of the affected arteries provide blood to the head, including the temples. Temporal arteritis is also known as "giant cell arteritis."
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Arthritic Rheumatoid Disease: Who Gets Polymyalgia Rheumatica?
Polymyalgia rheumatica generally affects people over age 50. The average age of patients with PMR is 70. The disease is more common among women, and Caucasians are more likely to get PMR than other ethnic groups.
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Arthritic Rheumatoid Disease: What Is the Long-Term Outlook for Polymyalgia Rheumatica?
With careful monitoring and proper treatment, most patients with polymyalgia rheumatica have a normal life span and lifestyle.
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Arthritic Rheumatoid Disease: Does polymyalgia rheumatica affect the legs?
PMR may cause pain and stiffness in your thigh but doesn't usually affect your lower legs (as well as lower arms, hands, and feet). Pain and stiffness typically begin on one side of the body and eventually affect both sides.
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Arthritic Rheumatoid Disease: Will polymyalgia rheumatica go away?
After starting treatment, your symptoms should ease in a couple of days. However, it usually takes a year or more, particularly if you relapse, until you no longer need treatment and your symptoms disappear completely. Some people prone to recurrent PMR may need to take low doses ofsteroidsfor life. The condition doesn't resolve on its own without treatment.
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Arthritic Rheumatoid Disease: Does polymyalgia rheumatica affect the brain?
About 10%-20% of people with PMR may develop temporal (giant cell) arteritis, which if left untreated can affect your vision andbrain, leading to possible blindness or a stroke.
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Arthritic Rheumatoid Disease: Does polymyalgia rheumatica affect the legs?
PMR may cause pain and stiffness in your thighs, but it usually doesn't affect your lower limbs.
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What are Arthritic Rheumatoid Disease Polymyalgia Rheumatica Symptoms?
Symptoms of PMR tend to develop quickly. In addition tomuscle pain, other symptoms may include: • Stiffness around the shoulders and hips, especially in the morning and after resting • Weakness • Fatigue • Generally feeling ill • Mild fevers (occasionally) • Weight loss Does polymyalgia rheumatica affect the legs? PMR may cause pain and stiffness in your thigh but doesn't usually affect your lower legs (as well as lower arms, hands, and feet). Pain and stiffness typically begin on one side of the body and eventually affect both sides.
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What are Arthritic Rheumatoid Disease Temporal Arteritis Symptoms?
Temporal arteritis has several symptoms, including: • Severe headaches, the most common symptom • Scalp tenderness • Jaw or facial soreness, especially with chewing • Vision changes or distorted vision (caused by decreased blood flow to the eye) • Stroke (rare) • Fatigue • Fever • Weight loss • Night sweats • Depression • Feeling ill
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What are Arthritic Rheumatoid Disease Polymyalgia Rheumatica Diagnosis?
Under the new criteria developed by the American College of Rheumatology and the European League Against Rheumatism, patients aged 50 or older can be classified as having PMR if they meet the conditions below: • Shoulder painon both sides • Morning stiffness that lasts at least 45 minutes • High levels of inflammation measured by blood tests • Complaints of new hip pain • Absence of swelling in the small joints of the hands and feet, and absence of positive blood tests for rheumatoid arthritis The new classification criteria may also help evaluate existing treatments for PMR. Everyone with PMR is typically tested for temporal arteritis. This starts with an exam and listening to the patient's symptoms. If temporal arteritis is suspected, but less convincing features are present, a temporal artery biopsy may confirm the diagnosis. The biopsy involves taking a sample from the artery located in the hairline, in front of the ear. In most cases, the biopsy is helpful; but in some individuals, it may be negative or normal despite the person having temporal arteritis.
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What are Diseases That Mimic Polymyalgia Rheumatica?
Some other illnesses that may be confused with polymyalgia rheumatica include: • Rheumatoid arthritis • Infections • Inflammation of blood vessels (vasculitis) • Chemical and hormonal abnormalities • A variety of muscle diseases • Cancer Polymyalgia rheumatica vs.fibromyalgia Both PMR and fibromyalgia cause muscle pain. Both conditions mostly affect women. While PMR is thought to be an inflammatory disease, fibromyalgia is not. Researchers believe that fibromyalgia is caused by an atypical central nervous system response that makes you very sensitive to pain. Fibromyalgia affects all areas of your body -- top, bottom, left, and right -- and you will usually have tender points in various places. Polymyalgia rheumatica vs. rheumatoid arthritis PMR and rheumatoid arthritis both impact older adults. In PMR, muscle pain is marked by morning stiffness, typically affecting your shoulders and hips, while rheumatoid arthritis pain is usually accompanied by swelling of the joints of the hands, feet, and knees. However, it can be difficult for doctors to distinguish between the two conditions.
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What are Arthritic Rheumatoid Disease Polymyalgia Rheumatica Treatment?
Polymyalgia rheumatica treatment includes low doses of corticosteroids that work quickly to relieve your pain and stiffness.
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What are Arthritic Rheumatoid Disease Polymyalgia Rheumatica Complications?
If left untreated, PMR can cause mobility issues and make it difficult for you to bathe or dress yourself or perform other daily activities, such as grooming, rising to a standing position, or getting in and out of cars. Rarely, the inflammation from polymyalgia can lead to an aortic aneurysm, a potentially life-threatening condition. However, you are at the greatest risk of developing temporal arteritis, so it's important to recognize those symptoms and see your doctor promptly. Temporal arteritis, which can affect your aorta, can also leave you in danger of an aortic aneurysm, blindness, or astroke.
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What are Arthritic Rheumatoid Disease Living with Polymyalgia Rheumatica?
It can be tough to live with polymyalgia rheumatica as you juggle work, relationships, and responsibilities. The pain, tiredness, stress, and medication side effects can take a toll on you. However, PMR is highly treatable, and most of those who have it recover within 5 years, sometimes in as little as 1 year. Once your symptoms get better, you'll be able to resume normal activities. In the meantime: • Take your medicines as directed. • Eat a healthy diet. • Exercise, but get plenty of rest too. • When in pain, use devices that can help you with daily activities.
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What are Arthritic Rheumatoid Disease Polymyalgia Rheumatica and Alcohol?
Because steroids are the most effective treatment for polymyalgia rheumatica, you should avoidalcoholwhen taking them. Drinking and smoking can increase the risk of osteoporosis, a potential side effect of steroid therapy. Supplementing your treatment with vitamin D and calcium, as well as weight-bearing exercises, should help protect your bones.
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What are Arthritic Rheumatoid Disease Takeaways?
Polymyalgia rheumatica is marked by morning stiffness and pain, particularly in the shoulders and hips. About 10%-20% of people who have PMR are at risk of developing temporal arteritis, a serious condition that causes inflammation in your aorta, the major artery that carries blood from your heart. Polymyalgia rheumatica responds well to treatment (usually steroids) that focuses on improving symptoms of inflammation, pain, and stiffness. Physical activity helps reduce symptoms as well, particularly walking, stationary cycles, and waterexercise, but don't overdo it.
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What are Arthritic Rheumatoid Disease Polymyalgia Rheumatica FAQs?
What are the warning signs of temporal arteritis? Tell your doctor if you have any of the following symptoms, which may indicate you are developing temporal arteritis: • New, frequent, or unusual headaches • Pain or stiffness in your jaws • Blurry or double vision or a complete loss of vision • A tender scalp
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What Is Osteoarthritis?
What exactly is osteoarthritis? Who is at risk for it? Learn all about osteoarthritis here.
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Do You Know the Causes of Osteoarthritis?
Aging and obesity are common causes in osteoarthritis development, but they're not the only ones.
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Will Joint Cracking Cause Osteoarthritis?
Can cracking knuckles lead to joint problems? Get the facts and the fiction on knuckle cracking.
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Arthritis (Osteoarthritis): Will a Sports Injury Raise My Risk?
Whatever your sports passion, along with health benefits comes a risk of injury that can lead to osteoarthritis later in life.
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What Are the Symptoms of Osteoarthritis?
Swollen, creaky joints are a hallmark of osteoarthritis -- but they can also be mistaken for something else.
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How Do I Know if I Have Osteoarthritis?
Learn about the tools commonly used in diagnosing osteoarthritis.
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What Are the Treatments for Osteoarthritis?
Treatment for osteoarthritis comes in many forms -- from exercise to surgery. Learn more about your options here.
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What are Top Search Terms for Osteoarthritis?
• Knee Osteoarthritis • Hand Osteoarthritis • Osteoarthritis Home Treatment • Exercises for Osteoarthritis • Spinal Osteoarthritis
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What Causes Reactive Arthritis?
The cause of reactive arthritis is still unknown, but research suggests the disease is caused, in part, by a genetic predisposition: Approximately 75% of those with the condition have a positivebloodtest for the genetic marker HLA-B27.
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How Is Reactive Arthritis Diagnosed?
Diagnosis of reactive arthritis can be complicated by the fact that symptoms often occur several weeks apart. A doctor may diagnose reactive arthritis when the patient's arthritis occurs together with or shortly following inflammation of theeyeand the urinary tract and lasts a month or longer.
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How Is Reactive Arthritis Treated?
Bacterial infections, such as chlamydia, will need to be treated withantibiotics. Joint inflammation from reactive arthritis is usually treated withnonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), such asnaproxen,aspirin, oribuprofen. Skin eruptions andeyeinflammation can be treated withsteroids.
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What Is the Outlook For People With Reactive Arthritis?
The prognosis for reactive arthritis varies. Most people recover in three to four months, but about half have recurrences for several years. Some people develop complications that may include inflammation of theheartmuscle, inflammation with stiffening ofthe spine,glaucoma, progressive blindness, feet abnormalities, or accumulation of fluid in thelungs.
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Arthritis, Infectious: What Causes Septic Arthritis?
Septic arthritis usually is caused by bacteria that spread through thebloodstream from another area of the body. It can also be caused by a bacterial infection from an open wound or an opening from a surgical procedure, such askneesurgery.
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Arthritis, Infectious: Who's at Risk for Septic Arthritis?
Young children and elderly adults are most likely to develop septic arthritis. People with open wounds are also at a higher risk for septic arthritis. In addition, people with a weakened immune system and those with pre-existing conditions such ascancer, diabetes, intravenous drug abuse, andimmune deficiency disordershave a higher risk of septic arthritis. In addition, previously damaged joints have an increased likelihood of becoming infected.
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Arthritis, Infectious: How Is Septic Arthritis Diagnosed?
A procedure called arthrocentesis is commonly used to make an accurate diagnosis of septic arthritis. This procedure involves a surgical puncture of the joint to draw a sample of the joint fluid, known as synovial fluid. Normally, this fluid is sterile and acts as a lubricant.
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Arthritis, Infectious: What's the Treatment for Septic Arthritis?
Septic arthritis treatments include using a combination of powerfulantibioticsas well as draining the infected synovial fluid from the joint. It's likely thatantibioticswill be administered immediately to avoid the spread of the infection. Intravenous (IV) antibiotics are given, usually requiring admission to the hospital for initial treatment. The treatment, however, may be continued on an outpatient basis at home with the assistance of a home health nursing service.
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Arthritis, Infectious: Is the Infected Fluid Drained?
Drainage of the infected area is critical for rapid clearing of the infection. Drainage is performed by removing the fluid with a needle and syringe. Often the draining occurs daily or with multiple surgical procedures. The exact method depends on the location of the joint.
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What Is Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis?
If a child, or a teen younger than 16, has joint inflammation and stiffness for more than 6 weeks, it may be juvenile idiopathic arthritis, formerly called juvenile rheumatoid arthritis.
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How Is It Different From Adult Rheumatoid Arthritis?
Adults who have it usually have symptoms all their lives. But studies show that by adulthood, 70% of children with juvenile idiopathic arthritis outgrow it. They don’t have symptoms anymore.
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What are Arthritis, Juvenile Rheumatoid Causes?
Juvenile idiopathic arthritis is anautoimmune disorder. This means that the immune system attacks healthy cells and tissues. That causes the inflammation. Researchers don't know exactly why it happens. But they think it's a two-step process. First, something in a child’s genes makes them more likely to get it. Then something else, like a virus, triggers the arthritis itself.
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What are Arthritis, Juvenile Rheumatoid Symptoms?
Besidesjoint pain, it may cause chronic fever andanemia, which is a shortage of red blood cells. It can also affect theheart, lungs, eyes, and nervous system. Flare-ups, times when it gets worse, can last for several weeks. Later on, symptoms may lessen. They include: • Fevers of 103 F or higher • Pink rash that comes and goes • Eye inflammation • Joint pain or stiffness • Limping • Swelling in joints • Being less active • Trouble with movements of hands or fingers, affecting things like handwriting or coloring • Problems with bone development and growth
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What are Different Types of Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis?
There are three kinds. Each type is based on the number of joints involved, the symptoms, and certain antibodies that may be in the blood. 1. Four or fewer joints are involved.Doctors call this pauciarticular juvenile idiopathic arthritis. It’s the most common form. About half of all children with juvenile idiopathic arthritis have this type.
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What are Arthritis, Juvenile Rheumatoid Diagnosis?
Juvenileidiopathic arthritisis often hard to diagnose. Sometimes children who have it do not complain of pain. In fact, parents may not be aware of symptoms. Some symptoms are similar to other serious conditions like infections, cancer, bone disorders, Lyme disease, andlupus. If a doctor thinks a child may have juvenile idiopathic arthritis, they will ask about symptoms and the family’s medical history. They will give the child a physical exam to look for joint swelling, rashes, signs of internal organ inflammation, and eye problems. They may also take samples of the child’s blood and joint fluid, and use X-rays or other tests.
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What are Arthritis, Juvenile Rheumatoid Treatment?
Treatment usually includes medications along with exercise. The goals are to: • Stop inflammation • Ease pain and swelling • Strengthen joints and help them move better • Preventjoint damageand other complications
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What are Arthritis, Juvenile Rheumatoid Medications?
Medications for juvenile idiopathic arthritis include: NSAIDS (Nonsteroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs) The medicines can curb pain, fever, and inflammation. They come as a liquid or a pill. People usually take them from one to 4 times a day. Some common NSAIDs are aspirin,ibuprofen, and naproxen. While NSAIDs ease pain and inflammation, they also have side effects. These include stomach pain, nausea, vomiting, headache, and anemia. Sometimes your doctor will give you another stomach-protecting medication to take with the NSAIDs. This will make stomach bleeding less likely. If your child does not respond well to NSAIDs, the doctor may prescribe a new drug called Xatmep. Xatmep is the first ready-to-use oral solution formulation of methotrexate to be approved for use in children with polyarticular juvenile idiopathic arthritis. An aggressive therapy, this medicine helps reduce further joint damage and helps preserve joint function. Side effects can include dizziness, fatigue, chills and fever. Meds That Stop the Condition From Getting Worse Your doctor may prescribe “DMARDs,” which stands for Disease-Modifying Antirheumatic Drugs. They also help with joint stiffness, pain, and swelling. Examples include hydroxychloroquine (Plaquenil), methotrexate, and sulfasalazine (Azulfidine).
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What are Arthritis, Juvenile Rheumatoid Exercise?
Exercise and physical activity are important for children with juvenile idiopathic arthritis. Movement brings less pain, builds strength, and keeps joints moving well. With the help of physical and occupational therapists, children learn simple ways to do everyday things. Therapists teach them exercises to improve their flexibility and strength. It can help to use hot and cold treatments. For instance, a warm compress can loosen up a stiff muscle and an ice pack often reduces swelling and inflammation. Therapists can also make splints for children to correctly position their joints and reduce pain. They can be used on knees, wrists, and fingers, as well as at night during sleep. If your child has juvenile idiopathic arthritis, encourage them to get out there and be active. Avoid contact sports and instead go for things that are not stressful on the joints, like swimming.
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What are Arthritis, Juvenile Rheumatoid Complications?
Eye problems are linked to some forms of juvenile idiopathic arthritis, so keep up with your child’s eye tests. The condition can also cause problems with oral health if it affects the jaw and makes it hard to brush and floss teeth. Dentists can recommend special toothbrushes and floss to help children take care of their mouths. Temporomandibular joint (TMJ) or jaw pain sometimes happens with juvenile idiopathic arthritis. Certain exercises can help with jaw pain and stiffness. If the lower jaw doesn’t develop correctly, it can cause an overbite. Anorthodontistcan usually fix this. In some cases, surgery may be needed. You may also want to check with your child’s doctor about their weight. Some children with the condition may need more calories. Others gain too much weight because they have problems being active, or because of side effects from medication. Extra weight is hard on the joints.
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What Is Psoriatic Arthritis?
Psoriatic arthritis (PsA) is a form of inflammatory arthritis.It affects about 1.5 million peoplein the U.S., or 30% of people who have psoriasis.Psoriasisis a skin disease that causes a red, scaly rash, most often on your elbows, knees, ankles, feet, and hands.
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Where can psoriatic arthritis affect your body?
This condition can involve different body parts.
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What are the early warning signs of psoriatic arthritis?
Most people may have already had psoriasis for 10-20 years before developing psoriatic arthritis. But for some people, joint pain can start at the same time as skin problems, or even before psoriasis appears. At the beginning stages of the disease, it can be normal to have periods when symptoms feel worse, and then periods when symptoms seem to improve.
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Is psoriatic arthritis a disability?
Depending on severity, psoriatic arthritis can be a disabling disease. Psoriatic arthritis is one of the conditions named under the Listing of Impairments according to the Social Security Administration. You could qualify for Social Security benefits if you apply for them and are deemed disabled.
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What are the first signs of psoriatic arthritis?
The first signs usually include joint pain and swelling, joint stiffness, fatigue, and changes to your fingernails. You may also notice patches of a psoriasis rash on your body if you weren’t already aware of having psoriasis.
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Does psoriatic arthritis go away?
There is no cure for psoriatic arthritis, and it's a lifelong condition. However, it can go into remission, meaning that all your symptoms can go away for a period. This period can last days, weeks, months, or years.
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What is the best cure for psoriatic arthritis?
There is no cure for psoriatic arthritis, but there are many different treatments that can help you manage the condition. You may have to try several different treatments before you find the best one for you. Some of the most effective treatments include disease-modifying antirheumatic drugs (DMARDs) and biologics.
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What are Psoriatic Arthritis Symptoms?
Thesymptoms of psoriatic arthritisinclude: • Swollen fingers and toes • Foot pain • Lower back pain • Fatigue • Swelling and pain around tendons • Stiffness and tiredness in the morning • Less range of motion • Nail changes • Eye redness and pain • Scaly skin, especially on your knees, elbows, and scalp Where can psoriatic arthritis affect your body? This condition can involve different body parts.
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What are Types of Psoriatic Arthritis?
Like othertypes of arthritis, psoriatic arthritis can be more or less severe. Some doctors group psoriatic arthritis based on what joints it affects or what side of your body experiences symptoms. Based on this, there are five types of psoriatic arthritis: Distal interphalangeal predominant psoriatic arthritis.This type affects the joints near your fingers and toes. It’s the type most likely to have nail psoriasis. Symmetric polyarthritis.This is when more than five joints are affected, and the same joints on both sides of your body are impacted. For example, both of your ankles, shoulders, and elbows.
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What are Psoriatic Arthritis Causes?
Doctors aren’t sure whatcauses psoriatic arthritis, but these things may play a role: Genes.Having a parent with psoriasis increases your chance of getting psoriasis and makes you more likely to have psoriatic arthritis. Scientists have identified some genes that they believe play a role in psoriatic arthritis. Infection.An infection that sets off your immune system could be to blame. Psoriasis, for example, is often triggered by strep throat. Physical trauma.Studies show that some people who already have psoriasis and experience trauma to their bone or joint may be more likely to develop psoriatic arthritis.
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What are Psoriatic Arthritis Risk Factors?
Psoriasis.Up to 30% of people with psoriasis get psoriatic arthritis. People who have more severe psoriasis may be more likely to get psoriatic arthritis, but this isn't always the case and needs further research. It affects men and women equally. Age.You can get PsA at any age, but it usually affects people between 30 and 50. Family history.As many as 40% of people with psoriatic arthritis have a family history of skin or joint disease. Obesity.Studies show thatobesityis a risk factor for both psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis.
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What are Psoriatic Arthritis Diagnosis?
Todiagnose PsA, your doctor will ask about your symptoms and whether any of your relatives have psoriasis, psoriatic arthritis, or another autoimmune disease. They’ll also check how well your joints move and whether you have pain, tenderness, swelling, or warmth. You may have tests including: • Imaging tests such as X-rays, MRIs, CT scans, and ultrasounds • Blood tests to rule out other kinds of arthritis and look for signs of inflammation • Tests of the fluid from your joints or tiny samples of skin
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What are Psoriatic Arthritis Treatment?
Medicaltreatments for psoriatic arthritisinclude: Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs).These are over-the-counter medications such as ibuprofen and naproxen. Disease-modifying antirheumatic drugs (DMARDs).These can slow or stop pain, swelling, and joint and tissue damage. If NSAIDs don’t work, your doctor will try DMARDs. They may take longer to work. Immunosuppressants.If you can’t take a DMARD, you might get a type of drug called animmunosuppressant. These drugs curb your immune system, which is what’s causing the problem in an autoimmune condition such as PsA. But they can also make it more likely that you’ll get an infection.
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What are Living With Psoriatic Arthritis?
You can ease some psoriatic arthritis symptoms on your own. Try to: Keep a healthy weight.Carrying extra pounds puts more stress on your joints. It may also affect how well your medications work. Stop smoking.This is one of the best things you can do for your overall health. Limit alcohol.It can also affect how your treatments work. Exercise.It’s a great way to protect your joints and keep your weight in check. Stronger muscles can also support your joints. Low-impact exercises, such as swimming or walking, are easier on them. Ask your doctor about an exercise plan.
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What are Psoriatic Arthritis Complications?
PsA can make you more likely to have: • A form of arthritis called gout • Fatigue • Obesity • Diabetes • Anemia • Metabolic syndrome, which may include high blood pressure, high cholesterol, and high blood sugar • Fibromyalgia • Depression and anxiety
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What are Psoriatic Arthritis Flare Triggers?
Certain things could trigger psoriatic arthritis, including: • Not taking your medication • A skin injury, such as a scrape or sunburn • Infection • Lack of sleep • Stress • Extra weight
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What are Arthritis, Psoriatic Takeaways?
Psoriatic arthritis is a form of inflammatory arthritis that primarily affects people who have psoriasis. It can cause painfuljoint swellingand stiffness, along with nail damage and a psoriasis rash. There's no cure, but treatment with medication and lifestyle changes such as diet modification and exercise can ease your symptoms. Sometimes symptoms may go away completely -- known as remission -- and these periods can last years at a time.
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What are Psoriatic Arthritis FAQs?
What are the first signs of psoriatic arthritis? The first signs usually include joint pain and swelling, joint stiffness, fatigue, and changes to your fingernails. You may also notice patches of a psoriasis rash on your body if you weren’t already aware of having psoriasis. Does psoriatic arthritis go away? There is no cure for psoriatic arthritis, and it's a lifelong condition. However, it can go into remission, meaning that all your symptoms can go away for a period. This period can last days, weeks, months, or years.
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What Is Rheumatoid Arthritis?
Learn all about rheumatoid arthritis, including the causes, symptoms, and treatment.
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Arthritis, Rheumatoid: Is Remission Possible With RA?
The goal of your RA treatment is remission. It can make you feel like your RA has gone away -- at least for a while.
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Who Gets Rheumatoid Arthritis and Why?
Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) affects 1.3 million American adults, or around 1% of the total population.
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Arthritis, Rheumatoid: How Does TNF Cause Inflammation?
Tumor necrosis factor (TNF) is a protein in your body that causes inflammation and helps coordinate the process.
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What Is the Rheumatoid Factor Test?
Find out who should have a rheumatoid factor test and what it means if you have a positive result.
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Arthritis, Rheumatoid: Can Orthotics Help With RA?
RA can lead to issues with your feet. Orthotics can help correct misalignments and other biomechanical problems.
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Arthritis, Rheumatoid: What to Know About Swan Neck Deformity?
Swan neck deformity is a hand deformity in which your fingers are bent abnormally.
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What are Top Search Terms for Rheumatoid Arthritis?
• Knee RA • RA Diet • Juvenile Rheumatoid Arthritis • RA Nodules • Blood Tests • RA Medications • Rheumatoid Factor • Vasculitis • Steroids • Managing Rheumatoid Arthritis With Xeljanz • Cimzia for RA Symptom Relief • Kevzara for RA Symptom Relief • Relieving RA Symptoms with Enbrel
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What Is Asthma?
Read about this increasingly common breathing problem that affects adults, teens, and kids alike.
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What Causes Asthma?
What makes you wheeze or cough? Learning more about asthma triggers can help you reduce the chances of having an asthma attack.
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Asthma Risk Factors: Who Gets Asthma?
Asthma can happen to anyone without any risk factors, but it is less likely if there are no risk factors present.
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What Do Asthma Specialists Do?
It's important to carefully select an asthma specialist -- a doctor who understands respiratory problems and treats asthma
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Which Drugs Can Trigger Asthma?
Learn how aspirin and NSAIDs can trigger asthma attacks and explore safer pain relief options. Stay informed and consult your doctor.
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What are Top Search Terms for Asthma?
• Nebulizer • Asthma Attack • Hypoxia • Bronchial Asthma • Asthma Medications • Asthmatic Bronchitis • Exercise-Induced Asthma • Cough-Variant Asthma • Inhaled Corticosteroids • Managing Asthma With Dupixent • How Airsupra Works for Asthma • Trelegy Ellipta for Asthma • Treating Asthma with Dupixent • Managing Severe Asthma with Nucala • Control Asthma Symptoms with Fasenra • Tezspire to Treat Severe Asthma
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What Is Autism?
This WebMD slideshow will help you recognize symptoms of autism in your child and to learn about diagnosis and treatments.
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What Are Causes and Symptoms of Autism?
This WebMD slideshow will help you recognize symptoms of autism in your child and to learn about diagnosis and treatments.
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How Do Doctors Diagnose Autism?
This WebMD slideshow will help you recognize symptoms of autism in your child and to learn about diagnosis and treatments.
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What Are the Treatments for Autism?
This WebMD slideshow will help you recognize symptoms of autism in your child and to learn about diagnosis and treatments.
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What are Top Search Terms for Autism Spectrum Disorders?
• Asperger's • Pervasive Developmental Disorder • Therapies for Autism • High-Functioning Autism • IEPs for Autism • Behavioral Therapies for Autism • Parenting a Child With Autism
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What are Autogenic Training Hypnosis (Hypnotherapy)?
If you’re picturing a stage act led by a man with a swinging watch who gets volunteers to walk like a chicken or bark like a dog, forget that. Clinical hypnosis is a realtherapyin which you learn how to use the power of your mind to help make positive changes. And you’re in control. During hypnosis, you’ll focus on relaxation and letting go of distracting thoughts. You may become more open to specific suggestions and goals, such as lowering pain. After your session, your therapist will go over the things that you can do to help you reach those goals. Research shows that medical hypnosis can help with both sudden (acute) and long-term (chronic) pain fromcancer,burns, andrheumatoid arthritis. It may also ease theanxietysome people feel before surgery.
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What are Autogenic Training Meditation?
Meditation is likebrain training. Anyone can do it -- anytime, anywhere. Studies suggest that making meditation a habit may help people manage their pain and self-esteem and lower theiranxiety,depression, andstress. The details vary, depending on what type of meditation you choose to do, but it comes down to spending a few minutes (or longer) focusing your attention on one thing -- such as yourbreathingor a word or phrase that inspires or comforts you. As you meditate, other thoughts are bound to come up. That’s OK. Just direct your attention back to the thing you chose to focus on. Meditation is safe to try in addition to (not instead of) treatments that your doctor recommends.
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What are Autogenic Training Relaxation Therapies?
These include techniques that aim to easestress. In addition to meditation, the major types include: Progressive muscle relaxation.You slowly tense each muscle group, hold the tension briefly, and then let it go. You’ll do this in a systematic way -- for instance, starting with the muscles in your toes and working your way up your body. It helps you become aware of -- and release -- areas where you’re tense. If you have cardiovascular (heart) disease that’s not under good control, you should skip progressive muscle relaxation. Tensing your abdominal muscles can build up pressure in the chest cavity, slow your pulse, and hamper the flow ofbloodreturning to theheart. Autogenic training.This technique uses visual imagery and body awareness to help you relax. The person imagines being in a peaceful place and then focuses on different physical sensations, such as heaviness of the limbs or a calm heartbeat. People may practice on their own, create their own images, or be guided by a therapist.
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What are Autogenic Training Tai Chi and Qi Gong?
They’re both mind-body practices that have been around for centuries. You use postures, gentle movements, breathing techniques, and mental focus. Studies have found that they can help lowerknee painfromosteoarthritisand help people withfibromyalgiaandback pain. The evidence is less strong thattai chiand qi gong can help with long-termneck pain.
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What are Autogenic Training Biofeedback?
This uses sensors attached to your body to help you practice relaxation. Specifically,biofeedbackteaches you how to control involuntary responses, like your heartbeat or yourblood pressure. Studies suggest that biofeedback may easemigraineandtension headaches. The evidence for othertypes of painis less clear.
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What are Autogenic Training Acupuncture?
This ancient medical technique stimulates certain points in your body, usually with thin needles put into theskin.Acupuncturehas shown to benefit some people with specific types of pain. They include neck, low back, andknee painfromosteoarthritis. Acupuncture also mayprevent migrainesand cut down on how often you get tension headaches.
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