Can Injections Ease Your Arthritis?

Arthritis December 31, 2008
When Injection Therapy Can Help Shots May Relieve Several Types of Arthritis Doctors sometimes prescribe injection therapy for arthritis or other pain disorders. For example, injections of a lubricant called hyaluronate are federally approved for knee osteoarthritis, and corticosteroid shots may bring relief for rheumatoid arthritis and several other forms of arthritis. Injection therapy carries risks and doesn't work for everyone, so if interested ask your doctor if you are a candidate. Community Connection Try our dozens of message boards for help with arthritis, other conditions, pain relief, nutrition, exercise and more: Arthritis Central: What happened in physical therapy Lupus: Inflammation due to loss of sleep Pain Issues Support: Possibilities in electrical stim Ask the Nutritionist: Alcohol and leg pain 100 Pounds or More to Go: I am eager to lose Tips for Frequent Bladder Problems Help relieve overactive bladder problems. Learn more>>> The Importance of Keeping a Personal Medical Record Medical information is usually scattered in many different places. This video Web program tells you what you need to know to keep a personal health record. View now>>> ADVERTISEMENT	NEWSLETTERS Click to sign up in one click! Women's Wellness: Need-to-know information for your health and wellness Chronic Pain: The latest pain management information Emotional Health : Information on issues affecting emotional health and well-being More free newsletters>>> VIDEOS Losing sleep over money woes? The facts about the flu Coping with perimenopause ADVERTISEMENT
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