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4ad2527baa0080ceb515004da9e468a6 | What is the treatment for cluster headaches? | Cluster headaches : Simple pain relievers do little for these, because they don't work fast enough. But doctors have found that inhaling high doses of pure oxygen can bring relief. Pain medicine such as lidocaine that goes inside the nose helps some people. Triptans such as ergotamine or sumatriptan ( Imitrex), given a... |
fdc53310f26a1b237798d58e45a23657 | What can help treat my headache? | When it comes to headache remedies, medications can ease your pain, but they aren't the only option. Changing your lifestyle to control stress or avoid triggers may work well, too. These tactics may even prevent you from getting headaches. What works for one person may not work for another, so talk to your doctor to fi... |
c0e506184b3ac27218ba6363b857546e | What medicines will my doctor suggest for a prolonged migraine? | These could include: Blood pressure drugs like propranolol ( Inderal), verapamil ( Calan SR, Isoptin SR), and others Antidepressants Anti-seizure drugs like topiramate ( Topamax) Calcitonin gene-related peptide ( CGRP) inhibitors like erenumab ( Aimovig), galcanezumab-gnlm ( Emgality),and fremanezumab ( Ajovy) Muscle r... |
c1f7d4ec4417980f3cc4f9a1c2c67ef9 | What preventive medicines can I take for my cluster headache? | Preventive medicines often work when you take them at the first sign of a new cluster of headaches. Choices include the blood pressure medicine verapamil or a short course of a steroid like prednisone. |
a51187082b14ca095edc1d108f7b2577 | Can therapy help treat my headaches? | CBT mixes meditation and relaxation with education in motivation, behavior, and how to handle emotions. With the help of a psychotherapist, you can learn to change negative thoughts and attitudes and the way you respond to stress. Those skills may help you avoid tension-type and migraine headaches. |
a6b8fbfa9b7c18e9ac0a5ae2aa042b42 | How is biofeedback and relaxation used to treat headaches? | Biofeedback helps you control how muscle groups react to stress. This may help prevent or relieve tension headaches. |
165ea1c146aa9b924be5213bfdda718c | How is mind-body medicine used to treat headaches? | It may be especially helpful for tension headaches. Hypnosis also may lower your perception of pain. Cognitive behavioral therapy. CBT mixes meditation and relaxation with education in motivation, behavior, and how to handle emotions. With the help of a psychotherapist, you can learn to change negative thoughts and att... |
3a7731a60ba0763ee1eb5da2343e1e98 | What medicine can help relieve a sinus headache? | Sinus headaches: Decongestants and antibiotics usually help if you have a bacterial infection. |
52f414aa74ed727116b4b83456327855 | What medicine should I take to relieve a migraine headache? | Migraine headaches : One class of drug, called triptans, is the mainstay of migraine treatment. They include eletriptan ( Relpax), naratriptan ( Amerge), rizatriptan ( Maxalt), sumatriptan ( Imitrex), zolmitriptan ( Zomig), and others. You can take them as pills, shots, or nasal spray. A form of ergotamine, called dihy... |
4c93496696bef453041d0039b5202f01 | How can biofeedback and relaxation treat my headaches? | Biofeedback helps you control how muscle groups react to stress. This may help prevent or relieve tension headaches. |
c0cf97cb960e8d7de77160d18341f2f4 | What is the treatment for migraine headaches? | Migraine headaches : One class of drug, called triptans, is the mainstay of migraine treatment. They include eletriptan ( Relpax), naratriptan ( Amerge), rizatriptan ( Maxalt), sumatriptan ( Imitrex), zolmitriptan ( Zomig), and others. You can take them as pills, shots, or nasal spray. A form of ergotamine, called dihy... |
3f5362cd28971ccc39f1a937db34cc0d | What questions should I include in my headache diary? | To learn more about what brings on your attacks, keep a headache diary that includes answers to these questions: When did your headaches first start? How often do you have them? Do you have any symptoms before the headache starts? Where is the pain? How long does it last? At what time of day do the headaches happen? Do... |
c53082f557d20c7eda17b27ea88fc9b4 | Can Botox help treat my headaches? | Best known as Botox, a treatment for wrinkles, the FDA has approved it to prevent chronic migraine headaches in adults. If you have a migraine 15 or more days per month, you can get Botox shots in your head and neck about every 3 months. |
53a57476f8c82ff816f1d2fbe8d282bd | What medicine should I take to relieve a tension-type headache? | Tension headaches: Pain relievers like acetaminophen, aspirin, ibuprofen, or naproxen usually help. But be careful. Taking too many of these pills can cause hard-to-treat rebound headaches. If you need to take these drugs often, see your doctor. Don't give aspirin to anyone under age 19 -- it raises their chance of hav... |
fa6a25a4f3b267f2b0a8d0b06072cc0c | Are there certain therapies that can bring relief or prevent headache attacks? | Other treatments can bring you relief or even prevent attacks. |
5bb48dadebfb1cc59a9603263699022c | How is Botox used to treat headaches? | Best known as Botox, a treatment for wrinkles, the FDA has approved it to prevent chronic migraine headaches in adults. If you have a migraine 15 or more days per month, you can get Botox shots in your head and neck about every 3 months. |
773002190a4f72c29f21b6b32667babe | How can I learn about what triggers my headache? | If you have four or more severe, prolonged migraine headache days each month, your doctor may suggest you try medicine and other things to prevent your attacks. How often do you have them? Do you have any symptoms before the headache starts? Where is the pain? How long does it last? At what time of day do the headaches... |
11ec0244259419386608cc0df4dcf318 | Can chiropractic and osteopathy therapy help relieve my headaches? | Osteopaths also can use manipulation and soft tissue techniques on the head, neck, and upper back. It may be especially helpful for tension headaches. |
482b04d282990700df9a3cfe2c4f0f07 | What is the treatment for hemiplegic migraines? | Doctors disagree over how to treat hemiplegic migraines. Your doctor might prescribe drugs to prevent hemiplegic migraine, to stop them once they've started, and to relieve your symptoms. Your doctor will discuss the best options for you. |
ea4b2825794f23a81731bb65aaad6ffa | What medical tests can diagnose hemiplegic migraine? | See your doctor for a full exam to figure out what's going on. A CT scan or an MRI of your head can show signs of a stroke. Tests of your heart and the blood vessels in your neck can rule out symptoms caused by blood clots. |
10c225c5a2a7245f190e58f499489872 | What are symptoms of hemiplegic migraine headaches? | Sometimes, before the actual headache pain, you'll get other symptoms that it's coming. These early symptoms, called auras, can include short-term trouble with muscle control and sensation: Severe, throbbing pain, often on one side of your head A pins-and-needles feeling, often moving from your hand up your arm Numbnes... |
63bd2f506cb3538b27ae6ab796ad2dff | What tests are used to diagnose hemiplegic migraine headaches? | See your doctor for a full exam to figure out what's going on. A CT scan or an MRI of your head can show signs of a stroke. Tests of your heart and the blood vessels in your neck can rule out symptoms caused by blood clots. If you have a family member with similar symptoms, your doctor may want to do genetic testing. F... |
924ac32a3abdc745e0416cfc06412674 | Do hemiplegic migraines follow a particular pattern? | There's not a predictable pattern with this type of migraine. Usually pain follows the paralysis, but it might come before, or you might not get a headache at all. You may hurt a lot and feel only a little weak; then the next attack might bring severe paralysis without much pain. |
efade3610d1da3bd88b2e9e5ba59f31f | What is the pattern of hemiplegic migraine headaches? | There's not a predictable pattern with this type of migraine. Usually pain follows the paralysis, but it might come before, or you might not get a headache at all. You may hurt a lot and feel only a little weak; then the next attack might bring severe paralysis without much pain. It's uncommon, but over time, some peop... |
b47ff40aac2ce41c3dfe8b2f39fda8cf | How are hemiplegic migraine headaches treated? | Doctors disagree over how to treat hemiplegic migraines. Your doctor might prescribe drugs to prevent hemiplegic migraine, to stop them once they've started, and to relieve your symptoms. Your doctor will discuss the best options for you. Some doctors are feeling more comfortable that drugs called triptans, which are u... |
88823e09f2b5e187374ae5847aae0839 | How long do symptoms last in hemiplegic migraine headaches? | These early symptoms, called auras, can include short-term trouble with muscle control and sensation: Severe, throbbing pain, often on one side of your head A pins-and-needles feeling, often moving from your hand up your arm Numbness on one side of your body, which can include your arm, leg, and half of your face Weakn... |
0304ae18dd3f81da7aee6ddbba57350b | What causes hemiplegic migraine headaches? | So far, researchers have found four genes linked with hemiplegic migraine: CACNA1 A ATP1 A2 SCN1 A PRRT2 Defects, or mutations, in any of these lead to a breakdown in your body's ability to make a certain protein. Without it, nerve cells have trouble sending out or taking in signals that go between them. One of these c... |
6efd30ba0762b53bf0670f1b32e7afbb | When will the doctor do genetic testing to diagnose a hemiplegic migraine? | Familial hemiplegic migraine ( FHM) means it runs in your family, and you could pass it on to your children. Your doctor might prescribe drugs to prevent hemiplegic migraine, to stop them once they've started, and to relieve your symptoms. |
fb07e1cbe486ade0e630f9279255e6c5 | How does a rheumatoid arthritis (RA) vaccine work? | Doctors took samples of their blood and separated out certain cells called dendritic cells. These are inflammatory cells of the immune system. The tol DC treatment -- a first-in-class immunotherapy for RA -- will be given to people with RA who have anti- CCP in their bodies and take the drug methotrexate. |
c18b64e2f3313fb9a4da53cb89916c31 | Is a rheumatoid arthritis (RA) vaccine available for treatment? | Fortunately, today's drugs go a long way to help control the disease and its symptoms. Because it isn't a biologic, researchers say it may cost less and be easier to make than biologics. Now the Australians are conducting the first human trial of DEN-181. |
c4c11d9078529e9b01fc934e145fc2d5 | What should you do to someone with a snakebite while waiting for medical help? | Have the person lie down with wound below the heart. Keep the person calm and at rest, remaining as still as possible to keep venom from spreading. Cover the wound with loose, sterile bandage. Remove any jewelry from the area that was bitten. Remove shoes if the leg or foot was bitten. At the hospital, treatment will d... |
db273d9e293d54667d2f49d7062df8f2 | Does my child need surgery for amblyopia? | If strabismus prevents her eyes from moving together like they should, your doctor might recommend surgery on her eye muscles. You can talk about what treatment is best for her. |
26aa23a5d5abd8eb981dcac60c651b87 | Do you need surgery to treat amblyopia? | If strabismus prevents her eyes from moving together like they should, your doctor might recommend surgery on her eye muscles. You can talk about what treatment is best for her. |
91eafd74834b2721bd423f1c7825dfb8 | How can amblyopia be treated? | Then he'll give her a patch to wear over her strong eye. At first, she'll have a hard time seeing with just the weak eye. But it's important that she wear the patch. Her vision will get better, though it might take weeks or months for that to happen. Follow the doctor's instructions carefully and bring your child in fo... |
61a36891c28c8a4176f9cc11ec8d3f07 | Who can get amblyopia? | If amblyopia runs in your family, your child is more likely to get it. Remember, you can't tell just by looking at her if she has it. Early diagnosis and treatment are the keys to good results. |
fed7efe11c62d6225f9e8f5846211a6e | How is amblyopia diagnosed? | All children should be tested before they are school-age. Your child's doctor or the vision program at school will check to make sure that: Nothing blocks the light coming into her eyes. Both eyes see equally well. Each eye moves like it should. |
f3dffbb74bd4d2ffbce43deb737ed019 | How does amblyopia begin? | Amblyopia commonly starts when one eye has much better focus than the other. Sometimes, one is more farsighted or has lots of astigmatism, but the other doesn't. |
3842d13ae7e06a90c8c70d730785f1d2 | What if the doctor says my child's vision is normal after amblyopia? | After the doctor says her vision is back to normal, she won't have to wear the patch all the time. But sometimes when kids go back to using both eyes, they lose some vision in the weak eye. If that happens, she might have to wear the patch again. |
59dd37373b19fb75476c42ef6474e255 | How do children get a lazy eye from amblyopia? | If your child has it, her brain will ignore the image from the eye that isn't aligned. Vision in that eye will get worse. It's this misalignment that led to the term "lazy eye." |
82f2082fe41a08f7450d5d813f626828 | How is amblyopia treated? | The most common method is to force your child's brain to start using the weak eye. First, the doctor will correct any underlying problems in that eye, like nearsightedness, farsightedness, or astigmatism. Most kids with amblyopia also need glasses to help their eyes focus. If a cataract is blocking light from her eye, ... |
52fad0e05d2d7ce10baa85e65b453c29 | What is the long-term outlook of amblyopia? | With early diagnosis and treatment, most children will gain vision. Amblyopia becomes much harder to treat after about 7-9 years of age, so make sure your child gets eye exams early on. And follow your doctor's advice about treatment, even when it's hard. Most kids don't want to wear an eye patch every day. Ask your do... |
26027aa7e88d8e4e229a4aebb61a6936 | What does it mean when a child cant see well out of one eye? | One could turn in or out. If a cataract is blocking light from her eye, the doctor may recommend surgery to remove it. |
8af4c75785e4b754376c314eeb941955 | What is the long-term outlook for amblyopia? | Early diagnosis and treatment are the keys to good results. Amblyopia becomes much harder to treat after about 7-9 years of age, so make sure your child gets eye exams early on. And follow your doctor's advice about treatment, even when it's hard. Most kids don't want to wear an eye patch every day. Ask your doctor if ... |
2995e71468548273650afba3fca2c206 | Who is more likely to get amblyopia? | If amblyopia runs in your family, your child is more likely to get it. With early diagnosis and treatment, most children will gain vision. |
c097d60055113d5298aa4e9245f67234 | What should I do if I think there is something wrong with my child's vision? | If you feel something's wrong with your child's vision -- even if nothing shows up at the vision check -- make an appointment with a pediatric eye doctor. Some eye care experts say kids should get an eye exam at 6 months, 3 years, and then every year while they're in school. Ask your doctor what's right for your child.... |
15c09b37df25ca979f12979b260efc2b | What is peppermint oil vapor used for? | In dietary supplements, peppermint oil has been tried for a variety of digestive problems including: Irritable bowel syndrome Indigestion Heartburn Dietary supplements containing peppermint oil are also used by some people for the following conditions, although there is no clear evidence that they are helpful: Nausea V... |
e49799285d9adf0d342d4abd11ec7bd9 | What conditions can skin preparations containing peppermint oil help with? | In dietary supplements, peppermint oil has been tried for a variety of digestive problems including: Irritable bowel syndrome Indigestion Heartburn Dietary supplements containing peppermint oil are also used by some people for the following conditions, although there is no clear evidence that they are helpful: Nausea V... |
c5838f9cc6f6fed59a745c06c55cd43b | Is peppermint oil safe to use? | In most adults, the small doses of peppermint oil contained in dietary supplements and skin preparations appear to be safe. |
9e2bea1d928ee0261e8e64bf653582c5 | Where is peppermint oil derived from? | Peppermint oil is commonly used as flavoring in foods and beverages and as a fragrance in soaps and cosmetics. |
1403be25924b42f5bceeb9c9a656393e | What are possible side effects of using peppermint oil? | Possible side effects of peppermint oil include: Heartburn Allergic reactions such as flushing, headache, and mouth sores Anal burning during bouts of diarrhea Although enteric-coated peppermint oil capsules may reduce the risk of heartburn, their protective coating can break down more quickly and increase the risk of ... |
fe286bd8217df576106fd46339ea6565 | What are ointments containing peppermint oil used for? | In dietary supplements, peppermint oil has been tried for a variety of digestive problems including: Irritable bowel syndrome Indigestion Heartburn Dietary supplements containing peppermint oil are also used by some people for the following conditions, although there is no clear evidence that they are helpful: Nausea V... |
33c09c07dd43a394f0d92b29723cf5b5 | What are the benefits of peppermint oil? | Several studies suggest that enteric-coated peppermint oil capsules -- which allow the oil to pass through the stomach so it can dissolve in the intestines -- may help relieve common symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome such as abdominal pain, bloating, and gas. Non-enteric coated forms of peppermint oil, however, actu... |
245735193a8e7144b23343e6e71b4c36 | What can peppermint oil treat? | In dietary supplements, peppermint oil has been tried for a variety of digestive problems including: Irritable bowel syndrome Indigestion Heartburn Dietary supplements containing peppermint oil are also used by some people for the following conditions, although there is no clear evidence that they are helpful: Nausea V... |
3126b27ab78caadd9b8eefeb4e8f9e21 | What are the medicinal benefits of peppermint oil? | Several studies suggest that enteric-coated peppermint oil capsules -- which allow the oil to pass through the stomach so it can dissolve in the intestines -- may help relieve common symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome such as abdominal pain, bloating, and gas. Non-enteric coated forms of peppermint oil, however, actu... |
791758960136930d8be8916bfb8a2393 | What medical conditions is peppermint oil used for? | In dietary supplements, peppermint oil has been tried for a variety of digestive problems including: Irritable bowel syndrome Indigestion Heartburn Dietary supplements containing peppermint oil are also used by some people for the following conditions, although there is no clear evidence that they are helpful: Nausea V... |
25bc1336fa97d2a2dab32b385ecc983b | What are the side effects of using peppermint oil? | Peppermint oil may cause side effects such as heartburn and it may interact with certain medications. Talk to your health care provider before using peppermint oil. |
fee39ab2e0afbbacf5c1c15967f865fe | What conditions can peppermint oil help with? | In dietary supplements, peppermint oil has been tried for a variety of digestive problems including: Irritable bowel syndrome Indigestion Heartburn Dietary supplements containing peppermint oil are also used by some people for the following conditions, although there is no clear evidence that they are helpful: Nausea V... |
4dd79465a2ef24e2eaedcd2e46c954f8 | What is peppermint oil and how is it used? | Peppermint oil is commonly used as flavoring in foods and beverages and as a fragrance in soaps and cosmetics. Peppermint oil also is used for a variety of health conditions and can be taken orally in dietary supplements or topically as a skin cream or ointment. |
3ffb43cfa841708ca02b9499c6bde169 | How should you take peppermint oil capsules to avoid side effects? | Possible side effects of peppermint oil include: Heartburn Allergic reactions such as flushing, headache, and mouth sores Anal burning during bouts of diarrhea Although enteric-coated peppermint oil capsules may reduce the risk of heartburn, their protective coating can break down more quickly and increase the risk of ... |
7cd3a33831c80bdb57714bb05445b589 | Is peppermint oil safe? | Peppermint oil may cause side effects such as heartburn and it may interact with certain medications. Talk to your health care provider before using peppermint oil. In most adults, the small doses of peppermint oil contained in dietary supplements and skin preparations appear to be safe. |
3c5520380cd0d6c6d72c9813d64e0381 | What are possible drug interactions with peppermint oil? | Peppermint oil also is used for a variety of health conditions and can be taken orally in dietary supplements or topically as a skin cream or ointment. Peppermint oil may cause side effects such as heartburn and it may interact with certain medications. Talk to your health care provider before using peppermint oil. Be ... |
94782ab0326c25c4927d3139b5f232b1 | Who should avoid peppermint oil? | When used as directed, dietary supplements and skin preparations containing peppermint oil are likely safe for most adults. Pregnant and breastfeeding women, however, should avoid such products because little is known about their safety during pregnancy and lactation. |
5920baf7bc4ca31c3ec12995c78fac81 | How can peppermint oil be used medicinally? | It may also help indigestion and prevent spasms in the GI tract caused by endoscopy or barium enema. Some studies show that used topically it may help sooth tension headaches and cracked nipples from breastfeedingâbut more research is needed to confirm these studies. Several studies suggest that enteric-coated pepper... |
411462800319fad583823ef913125201 | How can I control the swelling and pain from a toothache? | Apply a warm, moist compress to outside of mouth or cheek. Give acetaminophen ( Tylenol) or ibuprofen ( Advil, Motrin) for pain. Do not give aspirin to anyone under age 18. Do not put aspirin against gums near aching tooth. It can burn gum tissue. |
f3e417c27f6d54d2cd69b04e8aba7094 | When should I see a dentist about my toothache? | See a dentist if: The person has any pain whether it resolves or not. Even short lived pain can indicate a dental problem that needs attention. The person has jaw pain accompanied by a popping or clicking noise; this could signal temporomandibular joint disorder ( TMJ). |
328ae857c335d169922d55aba5e28b44 | What should I expect if I see a dentist about a toothache? | If you seek dental care: The dentist will examine the person's teeth and may take an X-ray in order to diagnose the origin of the pain and make treatment recommendations. If there are signs of infection, the dentist may prescribe an antibiotic. Treatment for TMJ may include a mouth guard to prevent tooth grinding, stre... |
2ad89e595b5bd32320c8beabdb3ef5bc | If I have a toothache, how can I clean my mouth? | Have the person rinse mouth with warm water. The person should gently floss teeth to remove food particles from area. |
339abf834e621edb97972ea8bb14b301 | What foods can help with psoriasis? | Anti-inflammatory foods are generally healthy, so it shouldn't hurt to give them a try. They include: Fruits and veggies, especially berries, cherries, and leafy greens Salmon, sardines, and other fish rich in omega-3 fatty acids Antioxidant-rich herbs and spices, like thyme, sage, cumin, and ginger Heart-healthy sourc... |
30c81156394d30ac1e11290ee6c9453d | How can losing weight help with psoriasis? | Eat less of these: Processed foods and refined sugars Fatty cuts of red meat Dairy People who are overweight or obese have a greater chance of getting psoriasis, and their symptoms tend to be worse. Studies suggest that your skin may get better if you shed extra pounds. This may be because fat cells make certain protei... |
c1772abe573ac8ef925a868b5d1ae174 | How does alcohol affect psoriasis? | The link between alcohol and psoriasis isn't clear, but experts say if you drink, be moderate. For men, that means no more than two drinks a day, and for women no more than one. Studies show that men who drink heavily don't respond to psoriasis treatments as well. And some research suggests that people who have psorias... |
01fb47f39b75269aaa281c17a2049318 | What foods can make psoriasis worse? | Eat less of these: Processed foods and refined sugars Fatty cuts of red meat Dairy People who are overweight or obese have a greater chance of getting psoriasis, and their symptoms tend to be worse. Studies suggest that your skin may get better if you shed extra pounds. This may be because fat cells make certain protei... |
4c841157045060fb83e0aff877924be6 | How does diet affect psoriasis? | There's no scientific proof that staying away from certain foods or following a specific diet will help your condition. But what you eat and drink may make a difference. They include: Fruits and veggies, especially berries, cherries, and leafy greens Salmon, sardines, and other fish rich in omega-3 fatty acids Antioxid... |
6a923ecd750eb3e4035f2c68080d9864 | How can a gluten free diet help with psoriasis? | You may wonder whether your psoriasis would get better if you ate a gluten-free diet. Although you may hear about success stories from others who have tried it, so far studies aren't clear that it helps. This kind of eating plan is needed if you have celiac disease, which, like psoriasis, is an autoimmune disease. Rese... |
38ed5bce51a3528f32910e0c2c9bb410 | What is vitamin D? | What it is: A nutrient that your bones, muscles, and immune system need. Your doctor can check your vitamin D level with a blood test. |
ec9d4701b62e6ecc57324d47bd5f919a | Why does someone with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) need calcium? | Why you need it: If you take corticosteroids for your RA, it's harder for your body to absorb calcium from your diet. That can lead to osteoporosis, which make fractures more likely. RA itself can also lead to bone loss. |
8cde75bb33441ca0822114aef6047f44 | What are some other vitamins and minerals someone with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) needs? | You may have heard that not getting enough vitamin C, vitamin E, magnesium, zinc, and selenium can affect RA symptoms. While your body needs all of these, there's no proof that taking extra helps RA. |
eb0703d4a4e2605181551a484c5858c6 | Why does someone with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) need vitamin D? | Why you need it: Your body needs it to use the calcium you get from food or supplements. RA tends to be worse in people who are low in vitamin D, but it isn't clear why. |
ed19deda9bdeaaff4011c43c39f5ff42 | What is folic acid? | What it is: It's a B vitamin called âfolic acidâ in supplements and fortified foods, and âfolateâ in its natural form in many plant foods. |
94ed7aa1acec0155e1858c7a5ba03057 | How much folic acid do I need if I have rheumatoid arthritis? | Most experts recommend that adults with rheumatoid arthritis take 1 milligram of folic acid every day or 5 milligrams once a week. |
fbad862f10aeca1aca6aef74ed394f76 | How much calcium do I need if I have rheumatoid arthritis? | How much you need: It depends on your age, gender, and whether you're pregnant. Adults younger than 50: 1,000 milligrams of calcium per day Pregnant women: 1,300 milligrams per day Women age 51 and older: 1,200 milligrams per day Men age 71 and older: 1,200 milligrams a day Your doctor might recommend an even higher am... |
511262048a412fa547d645d4a1cd9bbb | How much folic acid does someone with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) need? | How much you need: Adults should get 400 micrograms of folate or folic acid daily. Two exceptions: Pregnant women should get 600 micrograms per day, and breastfeeding women should get 500 micrograms per day. Most experts recommend that adults with rheumatoid arthritis take 1 milligram of folic acid every day or 5 milli... |
30e17995d09cbd3ef3762a51e2da9c6d | How do I get folic acid if I have rheumatoid arthritis? | How to get it: Foods rich in folic acid include asparagus, spinach, collards, broccoli, garbanzo beans, lentils, peas, and oranges. Some items -- such as orange juice, bread, and cereal -- are fortified with folic acid. The product label will say so. |
2dda52b1871b801fb6fc403aa3b8fb98 | What are omega-3s ? | Egg yolks, salmon, tuna, and sardines naturally have some vitamin D. Your body also makes vitamin D in sunshine, but because you'll need to wear sunscreen to protect your skin, you might not want to rely on sun exposure for your vitamin D. What they are: Omega-3 fatty acids are a type of healthy fat. |
de8ae6226d3ff49e2b33dbb7056560d9 | How much of omega-3s does someone with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) need? | How much you need: There's no RDA (recommended dietary allowance) for omega-3s, so ask your doctor what you need. Studies show that people with RA have lower-than-average levels of EPA and DHA, two omega-3 fatty acids. |
12851710a16c5fd3b4ba63b5420f8b0b | How does someone with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) get folic acid? | How to get it: Foods rich in folic acid include asparagus, spinach, collards, broccoli, garbanzo beans, lentils, peas, and oranges. Some items -- such as orange juice, bread, and cereal -- are fortified with folic acid. The product label will say so. |
b09cce8280bd6ab7fb129a8f4d458a7d | How does someone with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) get omega-3s? | How to get it: Your body can't make omega-3s. You can get EPA and DHA from salmon, tuna, sardines, and other fatty fish. ( Many experts recommended eating fish at least twice a week.) Some plant foods, such as flaxseeds, leafy green vegetables, nuts, canola oil, and soy oil, have ALA, another type of omega-3 fatty acid... |
d5143a1a34f01beda5ef5cc37c0b4dfb | Why do I need calcium to treat rheumatoid arthritis? | What it is: It's a mineral that your bones and muscles need. Why you need it: If you take corticosteroids for your RA, it's harder for your body to absorb calcium from your diet. That can lead to osteoporosis, which make fractures more likely. RA itself can also lead to bone loss. |
78a02d1ba375fb23d428313853918605 | How much omega-3 fatty acids do I need to treat rheumatoid arthritis? | How much you need: There's no RDA (recommended dietary allowance) for omega-3s, so ask your doctor what you need. Studies show that people with RA have lower-than-average levels of EPA and DHA, two omega-3 fatty acids. |
032c0a7a8af95560c8a2100bf5502dc0 | Why do you need vitamin D to treat rheumatoid arthrits? | Why you need it: Your body needs it to use the calcium you get from food or supplements. RA tends to be worse in people who are low in vitamin D, but it isn't clear why. |
5b07239dea62481f5241fca2c293db84 | What is calcium? | What it is: It's a mineral that your bones and muscles need. |
b8dac69b5f4c8a2765a0cc7d4bb77168 | How do I get omega-3 fatty acids to treat rheumatoid arthritis? | How to get it: Your body can't make omega-3s. You can get EPA and DHA from salmon, tuna, sardines, and other fatty fish. ( Many experts recommended eating fish at least twice a week.) Some plant foods, such as flaxseeds, leafy green vegetables, nuts, canola oil, and soy oil, have ALA, another type of omega-3 fatty acid... |
304d340005a5e18154a1d44cd455c230 | Why do you need omega-3 fatty acids to treat rheumatoid arthritis? | Why you need them: Omega-3s may help prevent heart problems linked to RA, and high doses might ease RA symptoms like morning stiffness. |
ce6e92a6a64e5040c4a42415acb5172c | What is folic acid, or folate? | What it is: It's a B vitamin called âfolic acidâ in supplements and fortified foods, and âfolateâ in its natural form in many plant foods. |
762b2440ed81d463161a8d10ca9f9068 | What are omega-3 fatty acids? | Egg yolks, salmon, tuna, and sardines naturally have some vitamin D. Your body also makes vitamin D in sunshine, but because you'll need to wear sunscreen to protect your skin, you might not want to rely on sun exposure for your vitamin D. What they are: Omega-3 fatty acids are a type of healthy fat. |
f08825919031207fff336cae83067489 | How much vitamin D do you treat rheumatoid arthritis? | Your doctor can check your vitamin D level with a blood test. How much you need: All adults up to age 70 should get 600 international units ( IU) of vitamin D per day. Starting at age 71, you should get 800 IU per day. You may need more if you are low in vitamin D. Your doctor can check your vitamin D level with a bloo... |
76613edf9ec9b9c7a19b63dc99bbd519 | Is diet important when I have rheumatoid arthritis? | Your diet is key. It's the best source of nutrients. Go for foods that are rich in fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and lean protein. You can ask your doctor if you also need to take supplements. Why you need it: Your body needs it to use the calcium you get from food or supplements. |
fe85b8fbc80b74ba2c6fca1fcf11b769 | What is the best way for someone with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) to get the nutrients they need? | Your diet is key. It's the best source of nutrients. Go for foods that are rich in fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and lean protein. You can ask your doctor if you also need to take supplements. Why you need it: Your body needs it to use the calcium you get from food or supplements. |
3f8410970a0f986b979bb7ecdee7f0f9 | How do I get vitamin D to treat rheumatoid arthritis? | The product label will say so. How to get it: It's added to almost all milk and to some orange juices, breakfast cereals, and soy and nut milks. Egg yolks, salmon, tuna, and sardines naturally have some vitamin D. Your body also makes vitamin D in sunshine, but because you'll need to wear sunscreen to protect your skin... |
fd1c357b741b4661ec995f82453182e8 | How can I get calcium to treat rheumatoid arthritis? | The product label will say so. How to get it: You can get calcium from dairy products, canned sardines and salmon, almonds, broccoli, kale, and fortified products, such as orange juice, cereal, and some soy and almond milks (check the label). |
e7b249e363cf1ab0159ab86805d0041f | What should I do if I have shingles on or around my ears? | Shingles in your eyes can cause: Sores and scarring on the surface Swelling and redness Glaucoma, a disease in which pressure builds in your eye Damage to the nerves See your doctor as soon as possible if you get shingles on or around your ears. If you don't get treated, it can lead to Ramsay Hunt syndrome, which can c... |
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