Arthritis Advisor

Ask the Doctors: 04/06

Subscribers Only Non-NSAID osteoarthritis medications; Lack of water intake and gout flare-ups; Success rate for surgery on arthritic thumbs

Signs Of Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

Subscribers Only Frequently misunderstood, carpal tunnel syndrome can exhibit early symptoms other than pain.

Bone Fracture: Heal Thyself

Subscribers Only Electronic stimulators help mend broken bones, but they’re not for everyone.

Is Pain Keeping You Awake?

Subscribers Only Joint pain can be a sleep-stealer, but lifestyle changes and treatment can be the best medicine.

In the News: 04/06

Subscribers Only Long-term Warfarin use increases fracture risk; Healthy nerve fibers may be source of chronic pain; Old test seen as new hope for back pain; More magnesium builds stronger bones

Glucosamine/Chondroitin: Do These ‘Hot’ Supplements Really Help?

Subscribers Only If your arthritis is mild, no. If your pain is moderate to severe, maybe.