CureMyWife.com - A support network for women with chronic illness and pain » Arthritis http://www.curemywife.com/blog Learn about lupus, coccyydynia, fibromyalgia, arthritis, depression, mixed connective tissue disorder, chronic fatigue syndrome, chronic pain, coccygectomy, atrial fibrillation, autoimmune disorders, migraine headaches Mon, 11 Jun 2012 04:42:56 +0000 en-US hourly 1 Osteoarthritis ICD 9 http://www.curemywife.com/blog/2012/osteoarthritis-icd-9/ http://www.curemywife.com/blog/2012/osteoarthritis-icd-9/#comments Mon, 11 Jun 2012 04:42:56 +0000 http://www.curemywife.com/blog/?p=26918 Osteoarthritis (OA Osteoarthritis ICD 9 715.9) is also known by the name degenerative arthritis or degenerative joint disease. It is a group of mechanical abnormalities involving the degradation of joints,[1] including articular cartilage and subchondral bone. Symptoms of osteoarthritis may include joint pain, tenderness, stiffness, locking, and sometimes an effusion. A variety of causes, including [...]]]> http://www.curemywife.com/blog/2012/osteoarthritis-icd-9/feed/ 0 Top 7 Osteoarthritis Symptoms http://www.curemywife.com/blog/2012/top-7-osteoarthritis-symptoms/ http://www.curemywife.com/blog/2012/top-7-osteoarthritis-symptoms/#comments Tue, 29 May 2012 07:41:16 +0000 http://www.curemywife.com/blog/?p=26459 Osteoarthritis symptoms are as varied as they are complex within the body and can range from mild to severe.

Some of the main symptoms of osteoarthritis include:

Pain – This may seem obvious, but the pain symptoms will be that your joints may ache or you might feel a sharp or burning pain. Osteoarthritis is [...]]]> http://www.curemywife.com/blog/2012/top-7-osteoarthritis-symptoms/feed/ 0 When do you say ‘uncle’ when dealing with chronic illness and pain? http://www.curemywife.com/blog/2012/when-do-you-say-uncle-when-dealing-with-chronic-illness-and-pain/ http://www.curemywife.com/blog/2012/when-do-you-say-uncle-when-dealing-with-chronic-illness-and-pain/#comments Sat, 26 May 2012 17:19:24 +0000 http://www.curemywife.com/blog/?p=26350 When do you say ‘uncle’ when dealing with chronic illness and pain?

It has been a little while since I’ve written a post, and that’s not because nothing was happening in our life. Sometimes a break is needed to collect one’s thoughts as they move through events. There have been a number of life-altering events [...]]]> http://www.curemywife.com/blog/2012/when-do-you-say-uncle-when-dealing-with-chronic-illness-and-pain/feed/ 0 Top Tips for Osteoarthritis Pain Relief and Management http://www.curemywife.com/blog/2012/top-tips-for-osteoarthritis-pain-relief-and-management/ http://www.curemywife.com/blog/2012/top-tips-for-osteoarthritis-pain-relief-and-management/#comments Thu, 24 May 2012 06:34:01 +0000 http://www.curemywife.com/blog/?p=26219 Are you looking to improve your quality of life with osteoarthritis pain relief management methods? Can osteoarthritis pain be effectively managed so that it doesn’t interrupt your normal daily activities and tasks? Can a person living with chronic osteoarthritis pain in their body control their symptoms and still live a productive and happy life? The [...]]]> http://www.curemywife.com/blog/2012/top-tips-for-osteoarthritis-pain-relief-and-management/feed/ 0 Health Benefits of an Infrared Sauna versus Traditional Steam or Hot Rock Saunas http://www.curemywife.com/blog/2011/health-benefits-of-an-infrared-sauna-versus-traditional-steam-or-hot-rock-saunas/ http://www.curemywife.com/blog/2011/health-benefits-of-an-infrared-sauna-versus-traditional-steam-or-hot-rock-saunas/#comments Mon, 09 May 2011 05:17:36 +0000 http://www.curemywife.com/blog/?p=5123 Most people are concerned about their health. One consideration for improving your health would be to look into using a sauna. What people don’t realize is that there are a few different types of saunas and each has its benefits. The discussion of which type to use depends on the need or personal preferences, too. [...]]]> http://www.curemywife.com/blog/2011/health-benefits-of-an-infrared-sauna-versus-traditional-steam-or-hot-rock-saunas/feed/ 0 8 Tips for Arthritis Sufferers http://www.curemywife.com/blog/2009/8-tips-for-arthritis-sufferers/ http://www.curemywife.com/blog/2009/8-tips-for-arthritis-sufferers/#comments Sat, 28 Nov 2009 17:26:34 +0000 http://www.curemywife.com/blog/?p=110 Tip 1: Make Sure You Really Have Osteoarthritis

While to some of you, today’s tip might be very basic. It is absolutely essential that you make sure your diagnosis is correct before you begin wasting money on treatments that are not designed to help your specific situation.

Tip 2: Searching For Just Arthritis Pain Relief? [...]]]> http://www.curemywife.com/blog/2009/8-tips-for-arthritis-sufferers/feed/ 0