my friend has juvenile arthritis rheumatoid arthritis wut does this mean is she gonna be ok?
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rheumatoid arthritis is a disease where the immune system attacks healthy joints in the body. There is no known cause and there is NO cure. She will have to be on medication to prevent the disease from damaging the joints and from attacking the heart, spine etc. So, it's only about prevention of spreading or making things worse. Essential fatty acid capsules such as fish oil or flax oil or hem, borage, evening primrose oils and Yoga and meditation might help in the same.
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I have Rheumatoid, but a great place to meet other people with Arthritis and a great source of support is: www.arthritissupportgroup.com   go to the Chat room link and enter into the Fibro room.  That is where everyone gathers and then they can go off into the other rooms if wanted.  They are a great group of people and offer alot of help and support.  Good Luck!
100542
Some of the most common symptoms of rheumatoid arthritis are:\n\n    * Joint swelling. Especially in the small joints of the hands and feet.\n    * Joint tenderness, stiffness, and pain. Especially in the morning.\n\nIf you have these symptoms, contact your doctor. With proper treatment, rheumatoid arthritis can be controlled and you will probably only experience limited pain.
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Unfortunately there is no one who can say for sure whether or not your friend will survive this cancer.\nthere are alot of places that you could research to find out the statics and survival rates for people with this kind of cancer. American Cancer Society, John Hopkins Research Hospital are a couple.  the better half of her having cancer is that at her age AML is the better of leukemia's to have. The very best thing that you can do for her is just be there, be there to listen whenn she needs you too, be there when she needs a helping hand, and always keep an open mind.  being patient is always good too, you have to remember whe things happen that are not expected that doctors, nurses and anyone else involved in her care are just human and do the very best they can, but sometimes the body does things that are not expected even to them.\ni wish you and your friend the very best of luck.\ni hope that all will work out for her.
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Medication will probably not be enough to allow her to be active again, but it won't hurt to try. The pain is most probably from arthritis so get your doctor to give her a prescription pain reliever/anti-inflammatory (any brand Ibuprofen can be used without prescription) After two years of a similar problem with my mom (she is now 83) we decided an operation to give her a titanium replacement was the only way to go. She had some pain and discomfort for a few months, but she is now back to walking and driving again. Good luck and God bless you for taking care of her.
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while I do not have your disorder, I have RA and have to go to rehab every week plus I have to have my knees and shoulder replaced so "I feel your pain" in therapy. First, I sure would discuss with your therapist what you are feeling. It is possible to over do it. If you are in the beginning segment of your knee therapy, some soreness would be normal but you MUST tell your therapist and if they don't listen to you, I would consult with your Physican. The reason I am saying talk to your doctor is that I have known someone whose therapist did more harm than good on his shoulder after he had shoulder surgery. Most therapists are wonderful however, but they should be listening to your concerns of pain and if they don't, remember this is YOUR body and YOU have the right to stop the exercises that are hurting you until you can get another evaluation. Hope your knee feels better soon. It's really a pain, isn't it?
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More or less. I know Rheumatoid Arthritis can lead to or be brought on by Sjogren Syndrome which can lead to Hepatitis. Both Sjogren Syndrome and Rheumatoid Arthritis are autoimmune diseases, so RA alone could theoretically the middle syndrome could be skipped...
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Being a minor doesn't she have to have a parents permission to do something like that. If not it should be that way. I have never had to deal with a situation like this, but I would not do it myself because of the pain it would cause first of all. Then there are all of the what ifs. If it got pulled out by someone? If it got infected? If it caused damage to the sensations felt by that part of your body? There are a lot of things your friend needs to think about before going through with this. It may seem like a cool thing to at the moment, but how is she going to feel about it if problems arise from it or in the future?
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Rheumatoid arthritis is an auto-immune disease.   Affected joints feel hot in addition to pain, and become twisted out of shape.  You really need a physician to treat that. \n    Osteo-arthritis causes the lining of certain joints to wear away and become painful.  It causes pain most frequently in hips, knees, back, fingers and toes.  It can be helped by physical therapy, and weight loss, if overweight.  Recent studies have failed to demonstrate benefits of nutritional supplements.  Vioxx was a good treatment, but is off the market now.  Aleve is helpful.
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You are so young to be having this problem, but my sister h had her left knee done on Feb 06, and will be having surgery on her right knee on May 30, 06. She is doing wonderful and looking forward to getting her legs back to where she can walk again. Like you , she had to use a wheel chair or not walk at all. Just listen to your doctor, and I will keep you in prayer for fast healing. God Bless You. Just trust in the Lord. He will help you through it.
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You might want to get your doctor to check for rheumatoid arthritis, especially if you have anyone in your family with it.  They will ask you your symptoms and check your blood to see. You can go on WebMd and it will tell you a little more about it.
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Depending on your age (?over 30), it probably means nothing.  We see this as a normal aging phenomenon or as a response to arthritis.  Almost never operated on.
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Rheumatoid arthritis \n--------------------------------------------------------------------------------\n\nRheumatoid arthritis is due to an abnormal reaction of the body's immune system to the joints. It can also attack other parts of the body like the muscles, lungs, skin, blood vessels, nerves and eyes. It is most commonly seen in people between the ages of 40 and 60, especially in women. \n\n\nWhich joints are affected? \nRheumatoid arthritis often affects the small joints, especially of the wrists, hands and feet. It causes pain, stiffness and swelling which is worst in the morning. Later, other joints like the shoulders, elbows, hips, knees and ankles may also be involved. The affected person may find difficulty in gripping eating utensils, turning taps, dressing or writing.\n\n\nWhat is the Treatment? \nOccupational Therapy and Physiotherapy\nOccupational therapy and physiotherapy help to improve your ability to function independently. Your occupational therapist can teach you how to use specially designed tools like large-handled spoons to carry out your daily activities.\n\n\nHeat/Cold Treatment and Medication\nFor stiff joints, warm water or a heating pad can help. With a hot, painful joint, cold packs or water may be better. Treatment for rheumatoid arthritis involves taking medicines which reduce the pain and swelling of the joints. Other medicines to slow down the progress of the disease may be added later.\n\n\nSurgery\nIn the later stages, surgery may be needed to repair and replace badly damaged joints. \n\n\nHi, Do visit my webpage to find out more.\nhttp://www.bonesnjoints.cjb.net\nMany patients took our solutions and felt better.\nGrow black hair again, nicer nails, firmer skin, younger look, lower sugar level, lower high blood...
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I have heard that she has cancer. I'm not sure what type but that is what has been going around. Whatever it is, I hope she gets better. That's seems like too much pain for a parent to bear.
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I am so sorry to hear about your family friend and hope you are providing support and understandin right now....the fact that she has secondarys (the cancer has spread to  another part of the body) is , I will be honest, worrying.  I know how awful this illness can be and how devastating it can be especially when the person has been healthy....my dad got cancer...he didn;t smoke, he was active and healthy....by the time he was diagnosed he had secondarys.  The chemo might be there to ease the side effects rather than cure or extend life...she needs to know which it is in her case....my thoughts are with your friend and all who love her right now...I do wish you well and hope that any news she has is positive.  Keep us updated? and if you need to chat...feel free to mail me
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Be there to support her. She will have good days and bad days. Also try to hook her up with a support group that she can contact. I wish her the best of luck. Many people work for years and years with it. My sister has had it for over 10 years and she is an RN.
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There is no reason to be scared. It is not uncommon for people to hurt themselves, and go visit the doctor later when things don't get better. There is no problem with just getting it checked - it might be something that won't heal by itself. Try to convince her that it is worth her health just to make sure everything is OK.