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Category Archives: 2011
ME AND MY COMPANION – ARTHRITIS
by Mrs. Rajeshwari Karle The sun goes behind the clouds and gradually the dusk starts to take its place and then it gets dark as it can….. My joints used to start paining since the evening and on next day morning they use to get swollen. I could not even manage my own daily routine […]
Let’s create a positive world
by Mrs. Deepa Mehta “Attitude is a little thing that makes a big difference.” – WINSTON CHURCHILL “Positive Attitude is something that changes the whole perception of life.” Have you even heard the saying “Walk a mile in my shoes” That’s what a lot of people living with arthritis would like to say to their […]
Other than Medicines,What else can i do?
by Dr. Arvind Chopra This is a very common scenario with patients suffering from different kinds of rheumatism (also called arthritis). Mostly, people hate to take medicines for prolonged periods. But sometimes, there is no other option. The situation is certainly more demanding when the ailment becomes chronic and threatens livelihood and living. The number […]
Role of general practitioner in care of Arthritis
by Dr Vivek Billampelly When we refer to a General Practitioner (GP), what we have in mind is a Family Physician. We imagine a person who not only looks after the minor ailments but also one who is a friend ,philosopher and guide. In the process a Family Physician is the key member in the […]
What you need to tell your doctor…
by Manjit Saluja There was a time when mention of the word ‘Doctor’ filled one with dread, children had to be dragged, grown ups visited doctors with a sense of impending doom. He was seen as an enemy out to get you. Ours are different times. The dynamics of doctor- patient relations have completely reinvented […]
How to surmount the pain
by Jennifer Tucker I am almost 61 years old. At the age of 20, I was diagnosed as having rheumatoid arthritis. I have battled with this ailment for well nigh 41 years. It started with pains in my wrist and ankles. These subsided after a while, and then returned with renewed vigour in one joint, […]
Make life easy and comfortable
by Deepa Mehta Arthritis can impose physical limitations which affect daily living activities. Arthritis can impact your life at home and work. Joint pain and stiffness can affect mobility and manual dexterity. Everyday tasks which are usually considered simple can become difficult for people with arthritis. Severe arthritis can be limiting. As people find daily […]
Exercises for Back Pain & Knee Pain Relief : Yoga
from Internet Many people believe that rest is best for a painful back, but actually, what your back really needs when it’s hurt is exercise. Regular exercise relieves back pain by strengthening and stretching the muscles that support the spine and helps to prevent future injury. This is a use it or lose it situation: […]
Physiotherapy & Rheumatoid Arthritis
by Dr. Suniti Shrotriya Rheumatoid Arthritis is a systemic disease characterized by remissions and exacerbations which vary in severity and time among people. The chronic nature and often degenerative course causes those treating patients with R.A to follow these guidelines : maintain the patient’s physical, psychological and functional abilities for as long as possible through […]