what causes it
2007-02-07 18:24:01 · 4 answers · asked by PAUL K 1 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Skin Conditions
arthritis is the inflammation of your joints in your hands,feet,& knees. more older people are prone to it. pain medications like flanax are given to relieve pain. it is the accumulation of uric acid in the bones.
2007-02-07 19:16:31 · answer #1 · answered by bel 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It does not appear curable but can be effectively managed. Best is not to rely on drugs as over time, they will lose its effect.
Plenty of free information on natural therapies can be found on this site
http://www.rheumatoid-arthritis-relief.com/
2007-02-08 04:34:18 · answer #2 · answered by mindalchemy 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it is an autoimmune disease that attacks your joints, causing swelling, redness and PAIN. there is no cure, only meds to help control the pain.
2007-02-08 02:40:45 · answer #3 · answered by jst4pat 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
http://www.arthritis.org/resources/arthritistoday/2000_archives/2000_01_02_sam_e.asp
2007-02-08 02:32:21 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋