http://www.healthsentinel.com/news.php?event=news_print_list_item&id=801 Tony Pugh, "Company deceived doctors about Vioxx's safety, lawmaker says", Kansas City Star, May 6, 2005, Link: http://www.kansascity.com/mld/kansascity/news/politics/11574395.htm After a March 2000 study linked Merck's painkiller Vioxx to heart problems, Merck instructed its marketing force not to discuss the findings with physicians, according to company documents released

I'm a candidate for left hip replacement, evidently I don't have much cartilage left there (osteoarthritis). But I am a fairly active person, and to tell the truth, my biggest fear is the limitation of not being able to do all my yoga. Does anyone know specifics about this? And any other limitations -- like certain sitting positions -- no crossing of one's legs? tennis or no tennis? Etc. (I am a young 47.) Thank you very much. Kam

The insurance company will cover Enbrel if the doctor sends the required lab work and documentation. What lab work have people sent that has worked successfully? If the MRI and Xrays throughout the body show arthritis, is that usually enough? ANY HELP WOULD BE APPRECIATED FOR THIS EXPENSIVE DRUG. Thank you.

This has got to be one of the most bizarre websites that I've ever seen and I was wondering if anyone else has taken a look at it. Supposedly this individual has done so much research on the healing power of magnets that he has posted a web site that claims they can completely stop and reverse aging. He is actually so bold as to say that you can become Physically Immortal and never have to die. Now he isn't selling anything. As a matter of fact, he is giving away his "device" to people for...

If I am unable to afford Enbrel to decrease the Tumor Necrosis Factor, what other alternatives do I have for rheumatoid arthritis and Crohns? Is there anything available homeopathically that would be similar?

Dear Entreprenuers : Dawn breaks over the jungles of Southeast Asia and begins to burn away the nighttime mists. Although it is early, the streetside produce markets in villages and towns throughout the land are already bustling with activity, for today is different. In these tropical climates, most fruits and vegetables are available any time of year, but today the open-air markets are humming with an almost electric anticipation. This only happens twice a year. Every six months. That's the...

Calcium, vitamin D do little for elderly UPI Thursday, April 28, 2005 LONDON, England, Apr. 28 (UPI) - Two British studies find little evidence that giving the elderly a mix of calcium and vitamin D reduces their risk of broken limbs. In one trial, Dr. Adrian Grant of the University of

Greetings - I have severe RA and after 5 limb surgeries and 20 years of damage, I am considering getting a motorized wheelchair or scooter that would be the most manageable. I want to use it outdoors. I would appreciate any recommendations. Thanks

"CHARTER The proposed group would be intended for discussions about different aspects of arthritis and related autoimmune disorders, such as lupus and scleroderma, mainly from the patient's point of view. Medical discussions are supposed to be informational only, not intended for a substitute of consulting a properly trained medical practitioner. Anyone with an interest in arthritis is free to post, including but

My mother is 84 and has knee pain from osteoarthritis, which cox inhibitor do you think would be the most effective for her? thanks for your response

Hello everyone I have only just been diagnosed with cervical spondylitis and am totally confused by all the information out there and the little info that my GP has given me. My current symptoms are neck pain, pins and needles down right arm and pain when reaching for things. I have also had slight dizziness. I have been given anti-inflammatory tablets (voltarol) to take and have to also take opremazole to counteract the acidity as I have a hiatus

http://pharmacy.king-online.com/Pharmacy_20050420/index.php Patients Find Statins Can Have Side Effects Guidelines for cholesterol control recently have become much more stringent. For millions of Americans, achieving the new targets requires strong medicine. Over the past decade, prescriptions for statin-type cholesterol-lowering drugs have soared. Such medications are extremely

To Whom It May Concern, I want to publicly apologize for abusing my free posting privileges to this and other public newsgroups. Over the last few years I have taken it upon myself to post my business opportunities to numerous newsgroups without ever reading the terms and conditions for people who post. For my spamming habits, to the people of this newsgroup and many others, I personally admit that I was in the wrong when I added posts and offer my sincere apology. However I must point out...

Amy Norton, "Vigorous Activity May Lessen Arthritis Disability", Reuters, April 15, 2005, Link: http://www.reuters.com/newsArticle.jhtml?type=healthNews&storyID=8197694 Older people with arthritis are more likely to hang on to good physical function if they exercise on a regular basis, a new study suggests. In a two-year study of more than 5,700 older adults with arthritis, researchers at Northwestern University in Chicago found that men and

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http://www.healthsentinel.com/news.php?event=news_print_list_item&id=748 Marilynn Marchione, "Long-term use of Advil, Aleve could lead to heart problems", Chicago-Sun Times, April 19, 2005, Link: http://www.suntimes.com/output/health/cst-nws-ibu19.html With prescription drugs Vioxx and Bextra already pulled from the market, a study has raised questions about the heart safety of long-term use of over-the-counter pain relievers such as Advil, Motrin and Aleve.

I have advanced osteo of both hips. several drs have said they need to be replaced. I am 63. Also, I have had trochanteric bursitis of both hips for 15 yrs or so. the other day I went to my ortho dr. He thinks it's time for the hip replacement and, while I was ther, he gave me 4 cortisone shots for the bursitis. I feel like a new person. the terrible pain is gone. Yesterday, I was on my feet all day with no problems. How long do these shots last? How many could I get a year? If I feel this...

Hello. I had a laminectomy 5 years ago due to a burst disc at L-4/5. I am now diagnosed with Lumbosacral Root Lesion as I have pain in my buttocks and in my low back muscles. I have yet to make an appointment with the Doc. This is primarily due to arthritis. He said it might be scar tissue but now? Can anyone tell me what Lumbosacral Root Lesion means? Thanks

Hi-- My Dr told me to start taking Glucosamine Sulfate at 1500 mg/day, then later possibly go up to 3000 mg/day. I've seen so much that is Glucosamine and Chondrotin (sp?) but nothing on just Glucosamine Sulfate. Anyone know much about the difference between the two? Could it be that he chose the sulfate because I'm diabetic on pills and Insulin, on Plavis, heart risk 40% ejection rate, or carotid 60 % blockage? Is there some counter-indication involved?