Osteoarthritis
Traditional Chinese exercise has a positive impact on knee arthritis
Tai chi and other traditional Chinese exercise regimes improve the mental health of people with arthritis in the knee – as well as physical health – says a new evidence review.
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Stem cell transplantation success for knee arthritis
Demand for stem cell transplantation may become higher now that a review of the evidence shows it makes a significant difference to people with knee arthritis.
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Common drug – methotrexate – can improve hand arthritis symptoms
Relief may be on the way for people with painful hand osteoarthritis after a study published in The Lancet found an affordable existing drug called methotrexate could take on pain and stiffness.
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I assumed I was in so much pain because I needed another increase of drug dose; it never occurred to me that the pain medicines were not working, says Louise Trewern
Six years ago, I went into my local community hospital for a rapid taper of high dose prescription opioids, due to my deteriorating health. I had been on prescription opioids for over 12 years for pain due to fibromyalgia and osteoarthritis. As well as severe pain, I was sensitive to absolutely everything. I couldn’t even bear the cat walking across my lap.
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Sleep hormone melatonin may improve bone strength and help with arthritis
Melatonin could be a useful agent for controlling, diminishing or suppressing bone-related disorders including osteoporosis and benefit people with arthritis.
