Description : How much help might glucosamine and chondroitin sulfate offer for osteoarthritis?
Last Answer : One cannot tell, because the dosages are not under FDA scrutiny
Description : What is the most effective brand of Glucosamine/Chondroitin?
Last Answer : I use Shiff Move Free because it's a quality product and I can get it at the drug store or grocery rather than having to go to a health food store but there are other good brands ... because you can never be sure if the products actually contain quality ingredients at the proper levels/dosage.
Description : Any advice, just diagnosed with osteoarthritis?
Last Answer : Your doctors know your medical history, performed physical examinations, have seen your x-rays and other test results. They are going to be the best resource for accurate information. It's never wrong to ... t available now in the years to come. Wishing you the very best, and welcome to Fluther!
Description : Anyone tried glucosamine chondroitin for back/disc pain?
Last Answer : nope.
Description : The chitinous exoskeleton of arthropods is formed by the polymerisation of (a) N - acetyl glucosamine (b) lipoglycans (c) keratin sulphate and chondroitin sulphate (d) D - glucosamine.
Last Answer : (a) N - acetyl glucosamine
Description : Osteoarthritis is known as a disease that a) is the most common and frequently disabling of joint disorders. The functional impact of osteoarthritis on quality of life, especially for elderly patients, ... causes the described problem and is usually diagnosed in the second or third decade of life.
Last Answer : a) is the most common and frequently disabling of joint disorders. The functional impact of osteoarthritis on quality of life, especially for elderly patients, is often ignored.
Description : Which multivitamin and supplements do you suggest I take for better skin, stronger joints and overall health?
Last Answer : There is no empirical evidence that any supplements do anything. If you want to be healthy you need to eat a preponderance of fruit, vegetables and minimally-processed grains. Meat once in a while if you must, preferably oily fish.
Description : Cost aside, what's a home you'd like to live in - taking your climate into situation - but nothing else?
Last Answer : I don’t need exotic or unique. A Craftsman bungalow on a beach.Smaller home,larger lot with room for a garden and a huge workshop/studio is what I’d like. If I wanted to go big on a house I would choose this
Description : What are the best joint pain supplements for young women?
Last Answer : There are many joint supplements available on the market. Choose one that has glucosamine and Chondronine. These vitamins will help support the bones and keep them strong.
Description : The articular surface of the normal temporomandibular joint are lined with, A. A specially adapted, highly fibrous tissue B. Hyaline cartilage C. Chondroitin-6-phosphate D. Highly vesiculated tissues
Last Answer : A. A specially adapted, highly fibrous tissue
Description : I have severe osteoarthritis and in paticular my index finger large joint is very swollen and painful. Could this laser tech procedure work on that joint.A surgeon wants to replace this joint. X-rays show large white deposits. I really don't want surgery.?
Last Answer : Laser surgery is much less invasive than the old types of surgeries that are available. You will recuperate much faster and have less pain. In my case I have had that type of surgery and though I do ... replacement. Only you can make this decision for yourself. I can tell you that it worked for me.
Description : What's a good OTC treatment for osteoarthritis joint pain?
Last Answer : The absolute best OTC treatment for it is ibuprofen, usually in doses around 400mg three times a day. It will serve first to reduce the general pain from it, but will also reduce any related inflammation in that or other areas.
Description : A child presents to you with a sore throat, fever and joint swelling; the MOST probable diagnosis is: A. Rheumatic fever B. Rheumatic arthritis C. Osteoarthritis
Last Answer : A. Rheumatic fever
Description : An 80-year-old woman has a three month history of progressive numbness and unsteadiness of her gait. On examination, there is a mild spastic paraparesis, with brisk knee reflexes, ankle ... dorsal meningioma C. multiple sclerosis D. subacute combined degeneration of the cord E. tabes dorsalis
Last Answer : Ans: B
Description : Why would many people have degenerative disc disease and others do not?
Last Answer : Same reason some people have diabetes and some don’t. Or rheumatoid arthritis. Or cancer. A complex combination of genetics, environment, behavior, and luck.
Description : what can cause numbness in lefthand ring finger and pinky finger also suffer from degenerative disc disease.?
Last Answer : what can cause numbness in left hand ring finger and pinkyfinger also suffer from degenerative disc disease
Description : Degenerative Disc Disease?
Last Answer : Most people will suffer from an episode of minor lower Back pain at some point in their lives, but, for some patients, lower back pain is an indication of a more serious ongoing problem ... ailment for which a number of treatment options are available to help patients remain comfortable and active.
Description : Fatal degenerative lung disease caused by particulate asbestos is referred to as -------? A. asbestosis (Answer) B. asthma C. allergy D. sinusitis
Last Answer : A. asbestosis (Answer)
Description : Degenerative neurologic disorders include which of the following? a) Huntington's disease Huntington's disease is a chronic, progressive, degenerative neurologic hereditary disease of the nervous system that results in ... the bone. d) Glioma Malignant glioma is the most common type of brain tumor.
Last Answer : a) Huntington’s disease Huntington’s disease is a chronic, progressive, degenerative neurologic hereditary disease of the nervous system that results in progressive involuntary choreiform movement and dementia.
Description : Which of the following diseases is a chronic, degenerative, progressive disease of the central nervous system characterized by the occurrence of small patches of demyelination in the brain and ... the central nervous system characterized by spongiform degeneration of the gray matter of the brain.
Last Answer : a) Multiple sclerosis The cause of MS is not known and the disease affects twice as many women as men.
Description : Which of the following statements best describes the usual course of rheumatoid arthritis? (a) It is an acute exacerbation of joint pain treated with short-term anti-inflammatory therapy (b) It is ... characterized by a marked loss of calcium from the bones and a resultant thinning of the bones
Last Answer : Ans: D
Description : Has anyone ever had their kid diagnosed with Kawasaki Disease?
Last Answer : OK guys, in case you are not aware of this disease, it is real and serious, so no motorcycle jokes.
Description : For those of you who have been taking various supplements over the years, have you reaped the benefits?
Last Answer : Good question. But there is no way to prove that I would've been worse off had I not taken the many vitamins I take. I was taking a supplement for high cholesterol, Red Yeast Rice, that supposedly lowered ... probably do not work. But my grandmother, who died at 98 swore by them, so I take them.
Description : When taking different vitamin supplements should they be taken at intervals?
Last Answer : From a medical point of view concerning medicinal dosage, four times per day (q.i.d.) technically means every six hours, but this is impractical for many people, so it is usually recommended ... habits, it is recommended that they take their meds at the times people traditionally eat these meals.
Description : Have you seen any improvements taking magnesium supplements?
Last Answer : I took magnesium and noticed a marked reduction in restless leg syndrome.
Description : Will taking calcium + vitamin D supplements combat the bone loss associated with depo-provera?
Last Answer : If you already have osteopenia at 18 then you need to see your physician, and possibly an endocrinologist.
Description : Anyone who was diagnosed with some sort of illness, did you know that something "just wasn't right" with your body before doctors discovered the illness?
Last Answer : Yup, that’s why I went to the doctor. It was less of a “hey, here are some physical symptoms that could be a million common things,” and more “something is really off” kind of thing.
Description : I have tendonitis in both elbows. I'm told it's from over typing. I also have osteoarthritis in my neck. Someone said they have the same thing and STEMS helped. What is this?
Last Answer : What I come to understand is that STEMS is a treatment where they actually inject Stem cells in the area which has tendonitis. if you would like more info in regards to treatments that are said to be extremely great for people with tendonitis here is a link below: http://www.weilab.com/index.html
Description : Alzheimer’s disease in human beings is characterised by which degeneration? -General Knowledge
Last Answer : The answer is 'Degenerationof nerve cells'
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Description : Alzheimer’s disease in human beings is characterized by the degeneration of ---- A. Kidney cells B. Nerve cells (Answer) C. Liver cells D. Spleen cells
Last Answer : B. Nerve cells (Answer)
Description : Parkinson’s disease (characterized by tremors and progressive rigidity of limbs) is caused by degeneration of brain neurons that are involved in movement control and make use of neurotransmitter (a) acetylcholine (b) norepinephrine (c) dopamine (d) GABA.
Last Answer : c) dopamine
Description : Which of the following diseases is a rare, transmissible, progressive fatal disease of the central nervous system characterized by spongiform degeneration of the gray matter of the brain? a) ... disease of the nervous system that results in progressive involuntary dance-like movement and dementia.
Last Answer : a) Creutzfeldt-Jakob’s disease The disease causes severe dementia and myoclonus.
Description : Alzheimer's disease in human beings is characterised by which degeneration?
Last Answer : Degeneration of nerve cells
Description : Aside from your children, what wonderful things have happened in your life that you never would have anticipated when you were young?
Last Answer : What I didn't realize as a child is how much better off you are as a child. I always thought everything would be better after I got older. I didn't realize how scary it would be when you no ... whole lot about your welfare. On the plus side, you don't have to ask for permission to buy candy.
Description : What are some ways to cope with insomnia from quitting smoking, aside from taking sleep aids?
Last Answer : answer:That didn’t happen to me, but I would say yes, try to ride it out. Your system has to make a pretty big adjustment. Give it time. Congratulations on making it this far. It does get easier. Hang in there.
Description : Aside from taking medicine, are there other ways to prevent gout and its symptoms in a more holistic and natural way?
Last Answer : My mother's family has issues with gout which is related to several dietary factors. These can be avoided by reducing consumption of red meat, seafood, fructose, and alcohol. Reduce or eliminate these from your diet before considering drug treatments.
Description : Pick up the correct statement from the following: (A) The earth work of cutting in trenches or borrow pits in fairly uniform ground is measured with the help of average depths of the dead men (B) ... a nor b is feasible, are measured from the fillings after deduction of voids (D) All the above
Last Answer : (D) All the above
Description : Is there anything you can think of to help someone with degenerative arthritis in the neck and spine?
Last Answer : My mother has been doing Tai Chi which has eased some of her pain, and I do Yoga and go to a chiropractor referred by my physician, which has helped with range of motion and pain management a lot. ... and peppers and potatoes too much. I wish for him some comfort. It sucks to creak and be infirm.
Description : Degenerative process of follicles or eggs in ovary is called
Last Answer : Degenerative process of follicles or eggs in ovary is called A. Metagenesis B. Atresia C. Regression D. None
Description : Is epilepsy considered a degenerative disorder that affects the peripheral nervous system?
Last Answer : No, epilepsy originates in the brain in all cases. Different forms of epilepsy have different loci where brain neurons begin the misfiring that causes the seizure. From that originating locus the misfiring ... If the form of epilepsy is degenerative, the degeneration of tissue will be in the brain.
Description : Which of the following terms refers to weakness of both legs and the lower part of the trunk? a) Paraparesis Paraparesis is a frequent manifestation of degenerative neurologic disorders. b) ... four extremities. d) Paraplegia Paraplegia refers to paralysis of both legs and the lower trunk.
Last Answer : a) Paraparesis Paraparesis is a frequent manifestation of degenerative neurologic disorders.
Description : Leaving aside that Trent Frank should never have asked his own employees to be a surrogate mother, is $5 million appropriate compensation to carry a child for someone else?
Last Answer : I’d do it for five million. And I’m a guy.
Description : Aside from the obvious touristic landmarks/destinations, what else would you recommend to visit in Paris, France?
Last Answer : A traditional bakery to get some freshly baked baguettes and croissants.
Description : An electric drill transfer some energy wastefully . aside from heat , what else carries the energy that is transferred wastefully?
Last Answer : sound waves
Description : Aside from individual health or financial issues is there any valid and rational reason an individual should not become a vegetarian?
Last Answer : There isn’t much of anything left to say if you don’t include the individual health or financial issues… so are you asking for personal opinions that do not include those aspects?
Description : Aside from Kennel cough (which she's immunized for) Why would my dog be coughing?
Last Answer : My roommate’s dog used to cough a lot right before a bundle of hf chewed sticks or foam came shooting out onto the carpet. Is it possible that she ate something that is stuck in her throat? I’m not so sure about giving her a Benedryl…
Description : Is it a bad idea being around my SO if he just got his flu shot and being around me while I'm pregnant?
Last Answer : I’d suggest calling your ob/gyn and asking. Some people have no problem with flu shots – I get really sick from them so I stopped taking them. Has your fiance had them before, and if so, what reactions does he normally have?
Description : can Omega-3 Glucosamine be of vegetable origin?
Last Answer : Most products that provide omega-3 and glucosamine, like this Natrol supplement, use fish oils, which are not vegetable-based. However, there are products for vegans that provide omega-3 and glucosamine - which vegetarians are often lacking - from vegetable sources like corn and flaxseed.
Description : Proteoglycans are made up of proteins and (A) Glucosamine (B) Mannosamine (C) Sialic acid (D) Mucopolysaccharides
Last Answer : Answer : D