My dad was just diagnosed with 3rd stage rhumatoid arthritis; how bad is this?

Answer 1

1. In the third stage, the inflamed cells release enzymes that may digest bone and cartilage, often causing the involved joint to lose its shape and alignment, more pain, and loss of movement.
Because it is a chronic disease, RA continues indefinitely and may not go away. Frequent flares in disease activity can occur. RA is a systemic disease, which means it can affect other organs in the body. Early diagnosis and treatment of RA is critical if you want to continue living a productive lifestyle. Studies have shown that early aggressive treatment of RA can limit joint damage, which in turn limits loss of movement, decreased ability to work, higher medical costs and potential surgery.


2. Progression to the third stage is characterized by fibrous ankylosis - fibrous invasion of the pannus and scar formation that occludes the joint space. Bone atrophy and misalignment cause visible deformities and disrupt the articulation of opposing bones, causing muscle atrophy and imbalance and possibly partial dislocations or subluxations.

Answer 2

Imagine for a moment your arthritis completely vanishing right now.

If, in a moment, your pain and stiffness melted away. And your joints all of a sudden functioned like a well-oiled machine.

Like a magic wand was waived, you'd be able to jump up from your chair and run around the room like a kid.

And imagine that you'd never have to suffer as much as a pinch of arthritis stiffness or pain ever again.

I know this sounds impossible right now, but bear with me, because sometimes miracles happen.

It was a gift from a woman on the other side of the world. From the kindness of her heart, she took pity on my suffering and taught me how to completely reverse my arthritis.

Today, I want to do the same for you!

Answer 3

Exercise is the most beneficial thing for your body. Even patients of rheumatoid arthritis can benefit from it. But they should not do every type of exercise, since some can cause more harm than good. They should select exercises that strengthen the muscles but do not harm the joints. One of the best exercises for all is walking. It is an excellent low impact activity and does not exert unnecessary pressure on the joints. The other good exercises are biking or walking in a pool.
http://www.arthritisinfo4u.com/category/5-Ways-to-Deal-With-Rheumatoid-Arthritis.html

Answer 4

i don't know, but my naturalistic doctor treats it naturally. I met a guy in the lobby of his office who had rheumatoid arthritis since the age of 14 (he's around 40 now) and he said he couldn't even walk because it was so painful. He said that after being with my doctor for 3 years, he is medicine free and virtually pain free now, so if he wants another alternative, check it out:

www.jacemedical.com

People travel from all over the united states to see him and he is not expensive.

good luck!

Answer 5

Please research prolotherapy! It has cured many people's arthritis pain. It actually rebuilds tendons, ligaments, and cartilidge so their joints work and feel great and the pain will never come back.

I have had arthritis in both shoulders, elbows, and wrists and im being treated for prolotherapy right now. Just after one treatment, my pain during sleep and the clicking and crunching in my joints have improved to about 30%. In about 2 to 3 treatments i will be cured.

www.getprolo.com
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www.caringmedical.com

Answer 6

Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is traditionally considered a chronic, inflammatory autoimmune disorder that causes the immune system to attack the joints. It is a disabling and painful inflammatory condition, which can lead to substantial loss of mobility due to pain and joint destruction. RA is a systemic disease, often affecting extra-articular tissues throughout the body including the skin, blood vessels, heart, lungs, and muscles. About 60% of RA patients are unable to work 10 years after the onset of their disease.[1]









if u want to read more about your dad'd disease follow the linke below


http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rheumatoid_arthritis

Answer 7

It is not the question as to how bad it is now the question how well he must be look after coz in this cold season patients who has arthritis must be kept warm and always wear warm clothes. please get him good treatment physiotherapy nice talks food and massage etc.. i hope he recovers soon.whatever may be the stage at which he has pains but with great love affection treatment he would be alright , dt get panicky look after hime well.

Answer 8

well arthritis is pretty bad but third stage is really bad i would just stay calm in the situation i would say t watch him because wiht third stage arthritis you drop alot of things and even sometimes you fall he'll fine i'm sure of it

Answer 9

It's bad, but can be controlled with medication and exercise. My husband's aunt lived with it for over 40 years.

Answer 10

its bad..iv got it too and im only 30 and got told il be in a wheelchair within 10 years...happy days , memo 2 self...book that bungee jump b4 its 2 late xx