Medications used to treat rheumatoid arthritis may affect abortion rate in women
Experts estimate that 1.3 million U.S. adults have RA—an inflammatory disease where the immune system attacks the lining of the joints causing pain, swelling, stiffness, and ultimately may lead to loss of joint function. RA can affect women during their reproductive years, placing them at risk for unplanned pregnancies. In fact, one study has shown that up to half of pregnancies in North America are unplanned, and nearly half of these unintended pregnancies are terminated.
A 2003 study by Chakravarty et al. found that while 96% of rheumatologists in the U.S. had recommended birth control to female RA patients of childbearing age who were starting MTX, only 55% followed-up with patients regarding their use of contraceptives. "Women with RA who become pregnant may have disease-specific reasons which might influence their decision to end a pregnancy. Exposure to teratogenic drugs, such as MTX, which can affect the development of the fetus, is one such reason women with RA may choose an induced abortion," explains lead author, Dr. Évelyne Vinet, from the Montreal General Hospital of the McGill University Health Centre (MUHC) in Canada.
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LOS ANGELES — Tahlula started life as a victim of bad breeding and will end it as a victim of arthritis.
The Rottweiler had hip dysplasia and ruptured knee ligaments when she was adopted in 2006 at age 4. Ligament surgery followed, then a diagnosis of a dislocated spinal disc and arthritis so bad that the dog would cry in pain and sometimes stumble and fall. Her owner, Lea Jaratz of Cleveland, wondered at times if she was putting her through unnecessary pain and should be putting her down instead.
But after trying assorted therapies, Jaratz hit on a combination of an over-the-counter supplement, glucosamine, and a prescription drug, Tramadol, that seemed to help.
While arthritis in dogs and cats is not curable, it is treatable, and pet owners should experiment with medicines, therapies and lifestyle changes until they find an approach that eases the pain and inflammation, said Dr. Wendy Baltzer, a veterinarian, surgeon and director of the Small Animal Rehabilitation Center at Oregon State University.
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Arthritis drug launched MANILA, Philippines - Pain relief for patients with chronic arthritis has always been problematic because non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), one of the most widely prescribed agents for these conditions, cause gastrointestinal side effects |
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Fifteen years of NHL play took a toll on Wade Belak, leaving him with arthritis in his pelvis. Never a gifted player, he had little speed and hands of stone -- not a wholly bad thing for a tough guy. In the middle of last season, Belak's career was
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South County Beat: Foundation seeks cure for arthritis
He exercises regularly, sometimes with his dog, Buddy. courtesy photo By Gayle Cuddy | Nightengayles@aol.com August is Arthritis Advocacy Month, and the Arthritis Foundation is advocating for all the myriad types of arthritis, including osteoarthritis,
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Q&A: Arthritis treatment makes a comeback Q. My wife has rheumatoid arthritis. She's taking drugs and following a diet. She recently heard that RA can be treated with simple antibiotics, which would be cheaper than her current meds. Since her doctor doesn't think her diet is scientific, |
OMG! Have a sudden onset of arthritis in my left arm. All it takes is the right amount of humidity and coolness in the air to bring it on.
I have fibro and arthritis and my hips are on fire today.
I Think I Have Arthritis In My Thumb **
RT @: Our generation gunna have early arthritis. trust
Countin' so much money I got arthritis
