41. Grand Canyon 2001 Describes preparation for a private Grand Canyon rafting trip and a photo gallery. Also includes an account of the author's struggle with rheumatoid arthritis and equipment modifications made for the trip. http://www.mzuschlag.com/

Preparations Photo Album Arthritis Links Welcome to my home page! I hope you will find useful information about rafting the Grand Canyon and learn about Rheumatoid Arthritis. My name is Mary, I am 47 years old, and have been rowing rafts for about 16 years. I rowed the Grand Canyon in 1994 and 1995, but this will be my first trip since I was diagnosed with severe Rheumatoid Arthritis. Grand Canyon 2001 will be my toughest adventure and the culmination of a long road back from a debilitating disease. Without the new breakthroughs in genetically engineered drugs this trip would not be possible. With a little help from my friends I will row much of the Grand Canyon. I hope my story will encourage and challenge you to test your limits and stretch your perceived limitations. This website has 2 parts one part is about the Grand Canyon with tips on preparing for a trip and a guided photo album. and the other portion of the website is devoted to arthritis information. Any photos outlined in blue are thumbnails; click on the photo to see an enlarged view. If you want to see a map of the Grand Canyon the National Park Service has some great Maps available on the web for downloading. Click here for a link:

42. Arthritis Resource Center Comprehensive resource guide to arthritis, including rheumatoid arthritis and osteoarthritis, with medical news, message boards, articles, information, books, and links. http://www.healingwell.com/arthritis/

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43. Juvenile Rheumatoid Arthritis Do you know what juvenile rheumatoid arthritis is? Find out in this WhatIs Juvenile rheumatoid arthritis? Arthritis (say arthry http://kidshealth.org/kid/health_problems/bone/juv_rheum_arthritis.html

KidsHealth Kids Kids' Health Problems Do you know a girl at school who says her joints seem swollen in the morning? Maybe you've met a boy who says he can hardly move because his body feels so stiff early in the day. But then those same kids will run around in gym class a few hours later with everybody else. They may tell you they have juvenile rheumatoid arthritis, or JRA for short. Maybe your reaction is, "Arthritis is something only old people get. How can a kid have it?" Read on to discover more about this disease and how it affects kids under age 16. What Is Juvenile Rheumatoid Arthritis? Arthritis (say: ar- thry -tus) is a disease that causes swelling and pain in a person's joints. Joints are the places where bones meet. Arthritis can also prevent people from moving their joints properly. Juvenile rheumatoid arthritis (say: joo -vuh-nyl roo -muh-toid ar- thry -tus) is a disease that affects kids under age 16. These kids have arthritis in one or more joints and swelling and pain that has lasted for at least 6 weeks. Although it has a similar name, juvenile rheumatoid arthritis is not the same disease as rheumatoid arthritis, a disease that affects adults. JRA has different symptoms and doesn't damage bones as quickly as the rheumatoid arthritis that affects older people.

44. ADAP Drugs: Methotrexate Used alone or in combination with chemotherapies, surgery or radiation for treatment of cancers, lymphomas, leukemias, rheumatoid arthritis, and severe psoriasis. (Amethopetrin, Folex, Folex PFS) http://www.atdn.org/access/drugs/meth.html

methotrexate (Amethopetrin, Folex, Folex PFS) Drug description Methotrexate is used alone or in combination with chemotherapies, surgery or radiation for treatment of cancers, lymphomas, leukemias, rheumatoid arthritis, and severe psoriasis. Side effects Treatment with methotrexate, as with other chemotherapy agents, can have many side effects such as upset stomach, nausea, vomiting, liver toxicity, anemia, leukopenia, and thrombocytopenia. Some drugs, such as anti-inflammatory agents and acyclovir , can increase the toxicity of methotrexate. Dosage Dosage reduction is required if you have any kidney impairment. Treatment is by mouth, intramuscular or intravenous injection, or injection into the spine. Dosage depends on the condition being treated. How long it may take to work Managing side effects Drink at least 2 quarts of high calorie fluids such as juices and nectars per day. If treatment is in pill form, take 1 hour before or 2 hours after meals. Report any unusual bleeding to your doctor. Use a soft toothbrush and electric razor. Do not drink alcoholic beverages or take drugs containing aspirin. Avoid use of over-the-counter drugs without first consulting with your doctor or pharmacist. Contraception should be practiced during and for at least 8 weeks after completion of therapy. This information is specific to the use of this medication for HIV-related conditions. For additional information about this drug for other conditions, refer to:

45. Rheumatoid Arthritis Fact sheets from UCDavis Health System, describing the condition and its causes, risk factors, symptoms, http://www.ucdmc.ucdavis.edu/ucdhs/health/a-z/48RheumatoidArthritis/

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46. Wilbur Ho Information on rheumatoid arthritis and an electronics project, as well as sailor moon pictures. http://www.glink.net.hk/~wilburho/

47. WHAT ARE THE SYMPTOMS OF RHEUMATOID ARTHRITIS? WHAT ARE THE SYMPTOMS OF rheumatoid arthritis? The hallmark symptom of rheumatoidarthritis is morning stiffness that lasts for at least an hour. http://www.ucdmc.ucdavis.edu/ucdhs/health/a-z/48RheumatoidArthritis/doc48symptom

WHAT ARE THE SYMPTOMS OF RHEUMATOID ARTHRITIS? Morning Stiffness in the Joints The hallmark symptom of rheumatoid arthritis is morning stiffness that lasts for at least an hour. (Stiffness from osteoarthritis, for instance, usually clears up within half an hour.) Even after remaining motionless for a few moments, the body can stiffen. Movement becomes easier again after loosening up. Swelling and Pain Swelling and pain in the joints must occur for at least six weeks before a diagnosis of rheumatoid arthritis is considered. The inflamed joints are usually swollen and often feel warm and "boggy" when touched. The pain often occurs symmetrically but may be more severe on one side of the body, depending on which hand the person uses more often. Specific Joints Affected Although rheumatoid arthritis almost always develops in the wrists and knuckles, the knees and joints of the ball of the foot are often affected as well. Indeed, many joints may be involved, even causing the spine to become misaligned. It does not usually show up in the fingertips, where osteoarthritis is common, but joints at the base of the fingers are often painful. Nodules In about 20% of people with RA, inflammation of small blood vessels can cause nodules, or lumps, under the skin. They are about the size of a pea or slightly larger, and are often located near the elbow, although they can show up anywhere. Nodules can occur throughout the course of the disease. Rarely, nodules may become sore and infected, particularly if they are in locations where stress occurs, such as the ankles. On rare occasions, nodules can reflect the presence of rheumatoid vasculitis, a condition that can affect blood vessels in the lungs, kidneys, or other organs.

48. Kineret® Home Page Patient and physician information for this medication, which is used to relieve pain and swelling caused by rheumatoid arthritis. http://www.kineretrx.com/

For more information on Kineret (anakinra), please call the Kineret Customer Call Center at 1-866-KINERET (546-3738). Prescribing Information Privacy Statement © 2004 Amgen Inc This site is intended for use by US residents only

49. Rheumatoid Arthritis rheumatoid arthritis. March 2002. WHAT IS rheumatoid arthritis? Rheumatoidarthritis (RA) is a chronic disease, in which various http://www.reutershealth.com/wellconnected/doc48.html

Rheumatoid Arthritis March 2002 WHAT IS RHEUMATOID ARTHRITIS? Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a chronic disease, in which various joints in the body are inflamed, leading to swelling, pain, stiffness, and the possible loss of function. Some experts classify rheumatoid arthritis as type 1 or type 2. Type 1, the less common form, lasts a few months at most and leaves no permanent disability. Type 2 is chronic and lasts for years, sometimes for life. The process probably develops in the following way: The disease process leading to rheumatoid arthritis begins in the synovium , the membrane that surrounds a joint and creates a protective sac. This sac is filled with lubricating liquid called the synovial fluid. In addition to cushioning joints, this fluid supplies nutrients and oxygen to cartilage , a slippery tissue that coats the ends of bones. Cartilage is composed primarily of collagen , the structural protein in the body, which forms a mesh to give support and flexibility to joints. In rheumatoid arthritis, an abnormal immune system produces destructive molecules that cause continuous inflammation of the synovium. Collagen is gradually destroyed, narrowing the joint space and eventually damaging bone.

50. Arthritis Pain Relief - CELEBREX (celecoxib Capsules) A source of information about relief from arthritis pain including Osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis. A nonsteroidal antiinflammatory drug, product information is provided. http://www.celebrex.com/

SEARCH Important Product Information Send Me Information Site Map Glossary ... Getting Started on CELEBREX About CELEBREX What Is Arthritis? What Is Acute Pain? Talking With Your Doctor Living With Arthritis Healthcare Professional Are you experiencing pain, inflammation, and stiffness in your joints? Find out why it's so important to visit your doctor. The doctor says you have arthritis. But are you doing all you can to relieve the pain? Taking CELEBREX (celecoxib capsules) can help relieve arthritis pain. Learn why it's important to follow your doctor's treatment plan faithfully. Try CELEBREX Free for 7 Days Arthritis Symptom Checklist Privacy Statement and Terms and Conditions Call toll-free (888) 678-2692 for more information. This Web site is intended for residents of the United States. The products discussed herein may have different product labeling in different countries. Last updated: November 17, 2003 This Web site uses session-based cookies Pfizer is a licensee of the TRUSTe Privacy Program

51. Rheumatoid Arthritis And Diet A compendium of references to web sites which discuss using dietary interventionto control rheumatoid arthritis. rheumatoid arthritis and Diet. http://www.paleodiet.com/ra/

Rheumatoid Arthritis and Diet Contents to Sections Below: Sites by Individuals Research Commercial Sites Books ... Testing Below is what I've collected on diet and RA. The real focus should be on getting the gluten and casein out of the diet. Sites by Individuals Recovery from Rheumatoid Arthritis is Joe Hackett's site. Joe was another person who was helped by Robert McFerran (see books below) and he tells his story clearly. Especially see his Supporting Info page. Eruc Blay in Dietary treatment of rheumatoid arthritis reports the application of the dietary advice of wheat exclusion and fresh food diet has put his rheumatoid arthritis into remission. The book that he read was 'A Doctor's Proven New Home Cure for Arthritis' by Giraud Campbell. Research Rheumatoid Arthritis, Molecular Mimicry, and Diet as a Possible Therapy by Ron Hoggan starts with an explanation of RA, then a brief discussion of RA as an auto-immune disease, then it moves to molecular mimicry, then Frazer Scott's work, then the conventional dietary work that reflects the theoretical stuff from Scott and molecular mimicry. An excerpt Researchers find increased zonulin levels among celiac disease patients is an alert of a study published in The Lancet. Suggest that increased levels of zonulin are a contributing factor to the development of RA.

52. Trilisate Online, Description, Chemistry, Ingredients - Choline Magnesium Trisal with links to full prescribing information for this nonsteroidal antiinflammatory prepartion indicated for the relief of the signs and symptoms of rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis and other arthritides....... http://www.rxlist.com/cgi/generic3/trisalicyl.htm

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53. Rheumatoid Arthritis Information, From Arthritis.com rheumatoid arthritis involves inflammation of the lining of differentjoints of the body. About Arthritis, What is rheumatoid arthritis? http://www.arthritis.com/1_2.asp

Personalize This Site Log In Glossary Site Map Search Go Have you been diagnosed with arthritis? Yes No About Arthritis What is Osteoarthritis? What is Rheumatoid Arthritis? Other ... Home About Arthritis What is Rheumatoid Arthritis? Related Links: Information you can use Symptoms, ... Arthritis Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) involves inflammation of the lining of many different joints in your body. In some people, RA can also affect other parts of the body, including the blood, the lungs, and the heart. Inflammation of the joint lining, called the synovium , can cause pain, stiffness, swelling, warmth, and redness. The affected joint may also lose its shape, resulting in loss of normal movement. RA can last a long time, and can be a disease of flares (active) and remissions (little to no activity). View our animation to see how inflammation and joint damage progress in rheumatoid arthritis. RA affects about 2.1 million Americans, or about 1% of the adult population in the United States. This disease is two to three times more common in women than in men, and generally affects people between the ages of 20 and 50. However, young children can develop a form of RA called

54. Enbrel.com Etanercept. Treatment for rheumatoid arthritis. Official pharmaceutical website. http://www.enbrel.com/

This site is intended for US audiences only. Since the product was first introduced, the following have been reported in patients using ENBREL: Serious infections Many occurred in people prone to infection, such as those with advanced or poorly controlled diabetes Some serious infections were fatal Rare cases of tuberculosis What To Do/Not Do Do not start ENBREL if you have an infection or are allergic to ENBREL or its components Tell your doctor if you are prone to infection Stop ENBREL if a serious infection occurs Contact your doctor if you have questions about ENBREL or develop an infection Tell your doctor if you have ever been treated for heart failure Serious nervous system disorders, such as multiple sclerosis, seizures, or inflammation of the nerves of the eyes. Tell your doctor if you have ever had any of these disorders or if you develop them after starting ENBREL. Rare reports of serious blood disorders (some fatal). Contact your doctor immediately if you develop symptoms such as persistent fever, bruising, bleeding, or paleness In medical studies of all TNF inhibitors, a higher rate of lymphoma (a type of cancer) was seen compared to the general population, however, the risk of lymphoma may be up to several-fold higher in RA and psoriasis patients.

55. Rheumatoid Arthritis rheumatoid arthritis affects more than 2 million people in the United States.Two to three times more women are affected than men. rheumatoid arthritis. http://www.healingwithnutrition.com/adisease/arthritis/rheumatoidarthritis.html

HealingWithNutrition.com Home SiteMap Education Products Rheumatoid Arthritis Rheumatoid Arthritis Background Rheumatoid Arthritis Theories for Onset Arthritis Drugs Guidelines Cortisone, Prednisone, Hydrocortisone ... Methotrexate , Showing Nutrients Depleted, Brand Names, Usage, Warnings/Precautions, Adverse Reactions, Overdose Symptoms] Personal Arthritis Experiences RA-Kit (Nutritional support for rheumatoid arthritis) Effects of Oral Administration of Type II Collagen on Rheumatoid Arthritis [Excerpts from the text of a Harvard Study published in the prestigious journal Science] European Chicken Cartilage [Special price savings when you buy multiple bottles!] Sources: Research References/Bibliography Knowledge gives a person many options for managing rheumatoid arthritis (RA) and they can then personally take charge of the effect this disease is having on their life. Return to Main Arthritis Page Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) Background There are approximately 2.9 million incidences of rheumatoid arthritis (RA) in the United States. Two to three times more women are affected than men. The typical age that RA occurs is between 25 and 50. However, juvenile rheumatoid arthritis affects 71,000 young Americans (aged eighteen and under), six times as many girls as boys. Read About How: "Four of the collagen patients

56. Learn About REMICADE® (infliximab) Details about this drug treatment for Crohn's Disease and rheumatoid arthritis, by Centocor Pharmaceuticals. http://www.remicade.com

When your immune system attacks cells within your body, it can lead to a variety of autoimmune disorders REMICADE works by blocking your immune system's overproduction of a protein (TNF-alpha), which is an underlying cause of these diseases. REMICADE targets and neutralizes TNF-alpha to relieve painful symptoms. Use this website to learn more about ways to manage and treat your disease. PLEASE READ Important Safety Information ABOUT REMICADE Important Information UPDATES Receive the latest updates and information on rheumatoid arthritis (RA) and Crohn's disease including an eNewsletter and helpful online resources. SIGN UP NOW: Crohn's RA JOIN TOGETHER, FEEL BETTER To learn more, click here For general, non-treatment specific questions about REMICADE, please contact us at 1-888-779-9769. Last Updated: May 19, 2004

57. JointRenew Antiinflamatory medication containing glucosamine sulfate and collagen, for treatment of osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis. http://www.arthritispainrelief.com/

58. MayoClinic.com - Rheumatoid Arthritis In rheumatoid arthritis, the synovial membrane that protects and lubricates yourjoints becomes inflamed, causing pain and swelling. Joint erosion may follow. http://www.mayoclinic.com/invoke.cfm?id=DS00020

59. Rheumatoid Arthritis - About Rheumatoid Arthritis rheumatoid arthritis. Edited by Gregory C. Gardner, MD and Frederick A. Matsen III,MD Last updated May 22, 2002 About rheumatoid arthritis. What is it? http://www.orthop.washington.edu/arthritis/types/rheumatoid

Home About Us Clinics Physicians ... Contact Us A program of Table of contents About rheumatoid arthritis What is it? Curability Symptoms ... [Top] Rheumatoid Arthritis Edited by Gregory C. Gardner, M.D. and Frederick A. Matsen III, M.D. Last updated May 22, 2002 About rheumatoid arthritis What is it? Rheumatoid arthritis primarily affects the synovium, the membrane that lines and lubricates a joint. It is the most common form of inflammatory arthritis. Curability There is no cure for rheumatoid arthritis at present. Until the cause of RA is known, it will not be possible to eliminate the disease entirely. The goals of current treatment methods, therefore, are to relieve pain, reduce inflammation, stop or slow down joint damage, and improve function and patient well-being. Symptoms Initial symptoms of rheumatoid arthritis (RA) are generally pain and stiffness in the morning and few symptoms with activity. The pain and swelling will usually progress on to obvious joint swelling and the level of stiffness in the morning increases. Other symptoms include fatigue and difficulty sleeping due to joint stiffness.

60. Foot Surgery For RA - Rheumatoid Arthritis Of The Foot And Ankle Next . Foot Surgery for rheumatoid arthritis. Nancy J. Kadel, MD. Last updatedMarch 11, 2002 rheumatoid arthritis of the foot and ankle. Characteristics. http://www.orthop.washington.edu/foot_ankle/footarthritis

Home About Us Clinics Physicians ... Contact Us A program of Table of contents Rheumatoid arthritis of the foot and ankle Characteristics Incidence and risk factors Diagnosis ... [Top] Foot Surgery for Rheumatoid Arthritis Edited by Nancy J. Kadel, M.D. Last updated March 11, 2002 Rheumatoid arthritis of the foot and ankle Characteristics Rheumatoid arthritis may affect the joints or tendons of the foot and ankle. Early in the disease, synovitis, swelling, and pain are present. Commonly the forefoot (toes), hindfoot (heel and arch) or the ankle may be affected. RA of the joints of the foot can lead to pain and deformities. Tendon involvement can lead to rupture and collapse of the arch. Deformities of the toes such as bunions or hammer toes may occur. Incidence and risk factors Nearly 50% of patients with rheumatoid arthritis have foot or ankle involvement. Diagnosis A physical exam of the foot and ankle is performed. Radiographs (xrays) of the foot and ankle are obtained. Sometimes a computed tomography (CAT scan) or magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) is obtained for further evaluation of joints or soft tissues. Medications Anti-inflammatory medications may be effective in early stages of RA in decreasing pain and in slowing the progression of tissue destruction caused by RA.

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