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Can Cracking Your Knuckles Cause Arthritis?

Can Cracking Your Knuckles Cause Arthritis?In this segment, Dr. Allan Gibofsky answers your questions about arthritis. Can cracking your knuckles cause arthritis?

Keywords: arthritis, rheumatologist, cracking knuckles, degenerative arthritis, joints, fibromyalgia, aches, pains, muscle disease, joint disease, bone disease, osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, cortisone injections, anti-inflammatory medication, sed rate, erythrocyte sedimentation rate, Dr. Allan Gibofsky

Arthritis Overview Part 1

Arthritis Overview Part 1For most people, arthritis means simply pain in or around a joint. But there are over 100 different kinds of arthritis, each with its own set of symptoms and characteristics. Our panel of experts will provide an in-depth overview of this common disease.

Keywords: arthritis, joints, rheumatologist, muscle pain, bone pain, joint degeneration, rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis, lupus, Lyme disease, aspirin, bowel disease, ankylosing spondylitis, joint inflammation, orthopedist, rheumatic fever, Dr. Stephen Smiles, Dr. Allan Gibofsky

Are Arthritis & Fibromyalgia Connected?

Are Arthritis & Fibromyalgia Connected?In this segment, Dr. Allan Gibofsky answers viewer you questions about arthritis. Is there a connection between arthritis and fibromyalgia?

Keywords: arthritis, rheumatologist, cracking knuckles, degenerative arthritis, joints, fibromyalgia, aches, pains, muscle disease, joint disease, bone disease, osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, cortisone injections, anti-inflammatory medication, sed rate, erythrocyte sedimentation rate, Dr. Allan Gibofsky

Alternative Therapies: Acupuncture

Alternative Therapies: AcupunctureConventional medical treatments for arthritis have come a long way in recent years. But many people suffering from arthritis pain have found additional comfort in so-called "alternative" or "complementary" therapies. How effective are they? And more importantly, how safe? Join our panel of experts as they discuss these therapies, and how they should be used.

Keywords: arthritis, alternative therapies, rheumatologist, acupuncture, massage therapy, chiropractics, Reiki, glucosamine, magnets, arthritis pain, physical therapy, integrative medicine, morphine, lymphatic system, chondroitin, nutriceuticals, magnet therapy, neuropathy, Dr. Ifeoma Okoronkwo, Dr. Allan Gibofsky

Arthritis: Chiropractic and Massage

Arthritis: Chiropractic and MassageConventional medical treatments for arthritis have come a long way in recent years. But many people suffering from arthritis pain have found additional comfort in so-called "alternative" or "complementary" therapies. How effective are they? And more importantly, how safe? Join our panel of experts as they discuss these therapies, and how they should be used.

Keywords: arthritis, alternative therapies, rheumatologist, acupuncture, massage therapy, chiropractics, Reiki, glucosamine, magnets, arthritis pain, physical therapy, integrative medicine, morphine, lymphatic system, chondroitin, nutriceuticals, magnet therapy, neuropathy, Dr. Ifeoma Okoronkwo, Dr. Allan Gibofsky

Alternative Arthritis Therapies

Alternative Arthritis TherapiesConventional medical treatments for arthritis have come a long way in recent years. But many people suffering from arthritis pain have found additional comfort in so-called "alternative" or "complementary" therapies. How effective are they? And more importantly, how safe? Join our panel of experts as they discuss these therapies, and how they should be used.

Keywords: arthritis, alternative therapies, rheumatologist, acupuncture, massage therapy, chiropractics, Reiki, glucosamine, magnets, arthritis pain, physical therapy, integrative medicine, morphine, lymphatic system, chondroitin, nutriceuticals, magnet therapy, neuropathy, Dr. Ifeoma Okoronkwo, Dr. Allan Gibofsky

Treating Psoriatic Arthritis

Treating Psoriatic ArthritisA diagnosis of psoriatic arthritis brings with it a slew of treatment options and choices to make. Here we give you an overview of your options.

Keywords: Psoriasis, arthritis, TNF blocker, psoriatic arthritis,

What Causes Psoriatic Arthritis?

What Causes Psoriatic Arthritis?While the exact cause of psoriatic arthritis is unknown, scientists do know that various factors play a role. What are they?

Keywords: psoriatic arthritis, psoriasis, arthritis, inflammation, joints, genetics, family studies, therapy, environmental factors, immunological factors, HLA, TNF, treatment

Psoriatic Arthritis 101

Psoriatic Arthritis 101Learn about psoriatic arthritis including the symptoms and treatment of this disease

Keywords: psoriatic arthritis, psoriasis, arthritis, inflammation, joints

New Treatments for PSA

New Treatments for PSANew treatments, including drugs known as TNFinhibitors, are proving important in the treatment of many cases of psoriatic arthritis. Here's a review of what's available, and a preview of what is in the pipeline, including genetic therapies.

Keywords: Psoriasis, arthritis, TNFinhibitor, psoriatic arthritis, Enbrel, etanercept, Humira, adalimumab, Remicade, infliximab, alafacept, Amevive

Alternative Therapies: Supplements

Alternative Therapies: SupplementsConventional medical treatments for arthritis have come a long way in recent years. But many people suffering from arthritis pain have found additional comfort in so-called "alternative" or "complementary" therapies. How effective are they? And more importantly, how safe? Join our panel of experts as they discuss these therapies, and how they should be used.

Keywords: arthritis, alternative therapies, rheumatologist, acupuncture, massage therapy, chiropractics, Reiki, glucosamine, magnets, arthritis pain, physical therapy, integrative medicine, morphine, lymphatic system, chondroitin, nutriceuticals, magnet therapy, neuropathy, Dr. Ifeoma Okoronkwo, Dr. Allan Gibofsky

Osteoarthritis Treatment

Osteoarthritis TreatmentIn this segment, Dr. Allan Gibofsky answers viewer questions about arthritis: How effective are treatments for osteoarthritis?

Keywords: arthritis, rheumatologist, cracking knuckles, degenerative arthritis, joints, fibromyalgia, aches, pains, muscle disease, joint disease, bone disease, osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, cortisone injections, anti-inflammatory medication, sed rate, erythrocyte sedimentation rate, Dr. Allan Gibofsky

Osteoporosis vs Osteoarthritis

Osteoporosis vs OsteoarthritisOsteoporosis and osteoarthritis are distinct diseases which require very different treatments. But many of their symptoms are similar, which can lead to harmful misdiagnoses. What warning signs should you look out for to recognize each disease? What can you do to make sure your diagnosis is the right one? Join us for an expert look at these two serious conditions.

Keywords: osteoporosis, osteoarthritis, arthritis, joint pain, diagnosis, pain from fracture, menopause, calcium, bone, bones, bone scan, broken bones, bone density, calcium supplements, osteoporosis treatments, BMT, bone scan, dexa scan, bone density test, thin bones, thinning bones, risk factors, early menopause, calcium, smoking, estrogen, Asian, Caucasian, thin, small frame, fracture, spine fracture, hip fracture, family history, white, oriental, estrogen deficiency, age, exercise, vitamin D

Arthritis: SED Rate

Arthritis: SED RateIn this segment, Dr. Allan Gibofsky answers viewer questions about arthritis: What is SED Rate?

Keywords: arthritis, rheumatologist, cracking knuckles, degenerative arthritis, joints, fibromyalgia, aches, pains, muscle disease, joint disease, bone disease, osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, cortisone injections, anti-inflammatory medication, sed rate, erythrocyte sedimentation rate, Dr. Allan Gibofsky

Back Pain and Osteoporosis

Back Pain and OsteoporosisBack pain is a common condition that many people don't take very seriously. But in some cases, back pain is just a surface symptom of a much deeper problem: osteoporosis. Unfortunately, even some doctors have a hard time telling the difference. When should you be worried and what can you do to make sure you are diagnosed correctly?

Keywords: osteoporosis, osteoarthritis, arthritis, back pain, joint pain, diagnosis, pain from fracture, menopause, calcium, bone, bones, bone scan, broken bones, bone density, calcium supplements, osteoporosis treatments, BMT, bone scan, dexa scan, bone density test, thin bones, thinning bones, risk factors, early menopause, calcium, smoking, estrogen, Asian, Caucasian, thin, small frame, fracture, spine fracture, hip fracture, family history, white, oriental, estrogen deficiency, age, exercise, vitamin D

Arthritis and the Weekend Warrior

Arthritis and the Weekend WarriorFor most people, arthritis means simply pain in or around a joint. But there are over 100 different kinds of arthritis, each with its own set of symptoms and characteristics. Our panel of experts will provide an in-depth overview of this common disease.

Keywords: arthritis, joints, rheumatologist, muscle pain, bone pain, joint degeneration, rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis, lupus, Lyme disease, aspirin, bowel disease, ankylosing spondylitis, joint inflammation, orthopedist, rheumatic fever, Dr. Stephen Smiles, Dr. Allan Gibofsky

Recognizing Lyme Disease

Recognizing Lyme DiseasePublic awareness about Lyme disease has heightened in recent years and people in high-risk areas know to look for the telltale bull's-eye rash. But what do you really know about the disease and how do you recognize its symptoms? Join our panel of experts as they discuss the causes and warning signs of this important health problem.

Keywords: Lyme disease, arthritis, deer ticks, spirochete, Borrelia burgdorferi, erythema migrans rash, encephalitis, juvenile arthritis, degenerative osteoarthritis, lupus, rheumatoid arthritis, Dr. Alex McMeeking, Dr. Brent Wise

Arthritis: Who's At Risk?

Arthritis: Who's At Risk?For most people, arthritis means simply pain in or around a joint. But there are over 100 different kinds of arthritis, each with its own set of symptoms and characteristics. Our panel of experts will provide an in-depth overview of this common disease.

Keywords: arthritis, joints, rheumatologist, muscle pain, bone pain, joint degeneration, rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis, lupus, Lyme disease, aspirin, bowel disease, ankylosing spondylitis, joint inflammation, orthopedist, rheumatic fever, Dr. Stephen Smiles, Dr. Allan Gibofsky


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