Bones & Joints

Help Your Bones, Hurt Your Jaw?

Mar 23, 2016 · · Bones & Joints
Your bones are your body’s framework—and for many, the bone-building drugs bisphosphonates ensure a sound foundation against the impact of osteoporosis. Bisphosphonates, including the oral drugs alendronate (Fosamax®), risedronate (Actonel®) and ibandronate (Boniva®), and the intravenously (IV) administered zoledronic acid (Reclast®), have been shown to reduce the risk for fracture … Read More

Understanding Fibromyalgia’s Chronic Influence

Mar 23, 2016 · · Bones & Joints
Once upon a time, fibromyalgia was doubted as a true medical condition. Now fibromyalgia is recognized as the second most common rheumatic disorder after osteoarthritis (OA). Carmen Gota, MD, a fibromyalgia expert at Cleveland Clinic, explains the challenges of diagnosing and treating this chronic disease. First, we must wait Fibromyalgia, … Read More

A Chain Reaction for Relief

Mar 23, 2016 · · Bones & Joints
Hips and thighs are often the sources of discontent. If you’re a woman, you’ve probably cursed them when life led to weight gain; if you’re of the male persuasion, injured muscles or bursitis may have caused your complaints. But, did you know that the hips and thighs, when working together, … Read More

Laughter: The Best Medicine

Mar 23, 2016 · · Bones & Joints
How many times a day do you giggle, snort or guffaw? Do you think you laugh more as you get older, or less? Research has shown that the average adult laughs only 15 times a day, whereas healthy children hit 400 in that same timeframe. What’s relevant about this to … Read More

Opioids Increase Infection Risk in Arthritis Patients

Mar 23, 2016 · · Bones & Joints
Opioids, such as hydrocodone (Vicodin®, Lortab®), are often turned to for relieving arthritis pain. But, in addition to the increased risk of addiction-like dependence the drugs pose, a new study shows that taking opioids appears to raise the risk for serious infections among patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA). According to … Read More

Safety of Supplements Questioned—Again

Mar 23, 2016 · · Bones & Joints
Research continues to demonstrate the potential effectiveness of an organic path to ease arthritis aches, but new research underlines the importance of understanding that dietary supplements come with their own risks. Researchers at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reported in the New England Journal of Medicine (October … Read More

Sleep Apnea Tied to Gout

Mar 23, 2016 · · Bones & Joints
Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is characterized by frequent, but short, episodes of shallow (or even stopped) breathing when sleeping. In addition to the loud snoring OSA causes, it may contribute to high blood pressure and increase the risk of heart attack, stroke, heart failure and heart-rhythm abnormalities. Now, research is … Read More

Drug Therapy Reduces Future Fracture Risk

Mar 23, 2016 · · Bones & Joints
A new study shows that anti-resorptive therapy (drugs that prevent bone resorption or bone breakdown), including bisphosphonates, denosumab and others, can decrease the risk of subsequent fractures by 40 percent. Research published in The Journal of Bone & Joint Surgery (October 2015) studied over 31,000 patients who were 50 years … Read More

What is Psoriatic Arthritis?

Mar 23, 2016 · · Bones & Joints
Q.My doctor has diagnosed me with psoriatic arthritis. What is it, and how is it different from other types of arthritis? A. Psoriatic arthritis (PsA) is an inflammatory type of arthritis that can cause joint pain and stiffness, swollen fingers and toes, nail changes and overall fatigue. Because its symptoms … Read More

Driving After Hip Surgery

Mar 23, 2016 · · Bones & Joints
Q. I’m planning on having hip surgery soon. How long do I have to wait after surgery before I’m able to drive? A. Each year, more than 300,000 patients undergo hip replacement surgery in the U.S. Those who have the procedure typically have much less pain than before surgery, and … Read More

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