Archive for August, 2007
Arthritis - Whom Do You Need To See?
Friday, August 31st, 2007The best place to start is usually with a visit to your family doctor or internist, who can run tests and either make a diagnosis or decide that you need more specialized care. In some cases, your own doctor will be able to guide you in your fight against arthritis; in others you may […]
How Not To Get The Most Out Of Your Doctor
Sunday, August 26th, 2007 As in any human relationship, what you get out of your visits with your doctor usually depends on what you put into them. Here are a few attitudes that just about guarantee that you’ll shortchange yourself.
“Whatever you say.” Some people look on their doctors as all-knowing, all-powerful beings and expect doctors simply to “fix” […]
Arthritis - Effective Communication With Your Health Care Professional
Wednesday, August 22nd, 2007 Preparing ahead of time for your visit to the doctor is an important part of your arthritis treatment plan. Your list of the questions you need to ask, the medicines you’re taking, and the details of how your’s feeling will all help your doctor to improve the care your recieve.
Once you’re in the […]
Arthritis Treatment - Health Care Professionals
Monday, August 13th, 2007 Who Can Help You
Doctors today emphasize whole-body arthritis treatment that includes physical therapy, an exercise program, diet where appropriate, various devices to support and relieve your joints, and training you to move and work in a way that spares your joints. It’s a team approach to every-thing that affects your arthritis: what you […]
Arthritis - Finding Medical Care
Tuesday, August 7th, 2007 Every morning for the past two weeks you’ve awakened with aching joints. Or your hip has made you so miserable that you couldn’t help snapping at your spouse. Or your fingers hurt so much it’s difficult to grip a pen to do your favorite crossword puzzle.
You know something is wrong. You’re wondering if you […]
Struggling With Arthritis
Thursday, August 2nd, 2007You may be one of the many lucky people whose arthritis is a minor inconvenience, or you may have a kind such as bursitis that can be completely healed and then is gone for good. But for some of us, especially those with rheumatoid arthritis or other inflammatory types such as lupus, arthritis is […]