Archive for the 'Other - Diseases' Category

does anyone have knowledge of Methotrexate and rheumatoid arthritis?

Saturday, April 17th, 2010

page asked: when you first start taking oral chemo tabs (2.5mg), you take only three each week. Some people take up to six each week. When do they start you on six a week? Do they gradually build you up to that amount?
Any information would be helpful.Rudy

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What can I do for arthritis in my hands?

Sunday, March 21st, 2010

Ladybug24 asked: A friend of mine has bad arthritis in his hands and he is currently taking medication for it. If he doesnt the pain is really bad. He is worried because the side effects can cause bleeding in the stomach and all kinds of other things. Although this is rare, he doesnt want to [...]

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General Anesthesia and Rheumatoid Arthritis Question?

Wednesday, March 10th, 2010

Kimmy25 asked: I am having my widsom teeth extracted on Friday and I have Rheumatoid Arthritis. I am being “put under” with general anesthetics. Are there any extra risks involved with being put under because of the Rheumatoid Arthritis? I will be stopping my meds before and after the surgery, but just wondering if that [...]

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Fo those of you who have Rheumatoid Arthritis I just read that people with this disease?

Monday, January 25th, 2010

fishineasy™ asked: are twice as likely to have heart problems than those without. Have you seen this? And why would that be true?Ben

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How does ginger ease arthritis pain?

Sunday, December 27th, 2009

klo asked: I read in an article that ginger is good for easing arthritis like symptoms. is this true?Clinton

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