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My child has juvenile arthritis. Is there a possibility it will improve with age?

My son is 3 years old now and was born with juvenile arthritis. We are currently treating him with steroids and medications. Will this be a lifelong condition for him? What...
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I had knee surgery a few months ago, and I still am experiencing a dull pain

I underwent knee surgery about 5 months ago, and am still experiencing the same pain I had before the surgery. Why would this be happening?
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Does arthritis cause a cracking sound in knees and joints?

I have a strange cracking sound in my knees and joints. Is it a sign of arthritis? Or what could it be?
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Is there any alternative treatment for rheumatoid arthritis?

What alternative treatments can I do alongside my medication to help manage RA?
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Swelling nodes, what is it?

As a kid I injured my right chest falling on a slippery log. My left hip was hurt on a carnival ride, and my chin and neck area I was punched. I had a non malignant tumor removed...
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Are there any health supplements that can prevent arthritis?

I have a family history of arthritis and I am very worried that I will get it too. Are there any health supplements that could prevent the occurrence of arthritis?
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Can excess sun exposure weaken my bones?

I have a job that requires me to travel and be a little bit under the sun. But, can this sun exposure cause me to experience bone weakness?
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Can sour food cause arthritis?

My mother has a pain in her joints every time she eats sour or bitter food. Is this only psychological or does it really have a relation?
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I have pain in my finger joints when I wake up. Could it be arthritis?

I have a lot of pain in the joints of my fingers especially waking up and into the morning. Can this be arthritis?
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I have severe pain in my joints when I stand. Could it be arthritis?

I have been suffering from severe joint pain. I usually experience this pain when I stand on my feet for way too long. Could this be arthritis?
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What tests are recommended to confirm rheumatoid arthritis in a person?

My knees and joints hurt a lot, especially in the mornings. I have a feeling it is rheumatoid arthritis, mainly because my mother had it and I watched her struggle with the same...
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Can certain foods trigger rheumatoid arthritis flare-ups?

Are there any specific foods which can trigger rheumatoid arthritis flare-ups? I was recently diagnosed and am trying to prevent flare-ups in any way that I can.
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Would you recommend homeopathic treatment for rheumatoid arthritis?

Would you recommend homeopathic medication for early stage rheumatoid arthritis? What exactly would you recommend?
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Is knee surgery advisable for a 72 year old patient?

My father is suffering from a lot of knee pain due to rheumatoid arthritis. Would you recommend knee surgery for his condition?
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Is there any treatment for rheumatoid arthritis in alternative medicine?

We have been giving my father treatment for rheumatoid arthritis for the last 6 months. He started swimming and goes to PT. However, his condition hasn’t improved much. I know...
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Can hot oil massage help in managing my mother's knee pain better?

My mother has been suffering from severe knee pain due to arthritis. Can she try oil massage treatment? Is it safe to massage knees with arthritis or is this associated with...
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How does knee replacement surgery work?

My father is 68 years old and has been suffering with a lot of knee pain due to arthritis. The doctor has suggested knee replacement surgery. How does this surgery work? Given...
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Can osteoarthritis be caused by being overweight?

My mother is overweight and has recently been diagnosed with osteoarthritis. Will losing weight help in treating her condition?
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Detox

I have just read an article about detox benefits. I have fibromyalgia, chronic fatigue and IBS. It didn’t state what is entailed. Where would I find an effective detox programme?...
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Sjogren's syndrome

Hi, I am a 44 year old man. Two months ago, a sunny day, I got a bilateral painless swelling rash in my parotid gland. I haven't had any moth or eye dryness or other signs....
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