Arthritis

Arthritis

Inflammation of bone joints, usually accompanied by pain, swelling, and sometimes change in structure. There are over 100 types of arthritis.

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disease-modifying antirheumatic drugs (DMARDS)

Health care; Arthritis

A class of medications that may actually work to modify the course of rheumatoid arthritis, slowing or even stopping its progression. Methotrexate and leflunomide (Arava) are examples of DMARDs.

electromyogram (EMG)

Health care; Arthritis

A test to evaluate nerve and muscle function.

erosion

Health care; Arthritis

A wearing away of the cartilage and bone in the joint caused by inflammation of the joint lining.

erythrocyte sedimentation rate (ESR)

A test measurement of how quickly red blood cells fall to the bottom of a test tube. When swelling and inflammation are present, the blood's proteins clump together and become heavier than normal. ...

facet joint

Health care; Arthritis

A connection point between vertebrae. These joints keep the spine aligned as it moves.

fatigue

Health care; Arthritis

A general worn-down feeling of having no energy. Fatigue can be caused by excessive physical, mental or emotional exertion, by lack of sleep or by inflammation or disease.