...informational notifications? If so please provide address: Email Authorization to release information to and relation. Your Primary Care Physician Is: Have you ever filed legal actions against a healthcare provider? YES NO EMERGENCY CONTACT INFORMATION Last Name First Name Phone Number(s): Nearest Relative/Friend Not Living With You: Phone Number(s): Middle Initial Above information will be used for verification and emergency purposes only. How Did You Hear About Laser Med Center? Patient Signature: _____ INITIAL CONSULTATION AND PATIENT HISTORY Circle any of the following which apply: - Arthritis - Compression Fracture - Diabetes - Kidney Failure/Dysfunction - Liver Failure/Dysfunction - High Blood Pressure - Irregular Heart Beat - Light Sensitivity - Lymphedema - Migraine Headaches Do you have a(n) infectious disease(s)? - Neuropathy - Osteoarthritis - Rheumatoid Arthritis - Fibromyalgia - Asthma/Bronchitis - Gout - Stomach Ulcers/Reflux - Shingles - Lupus - Lyme Disease YES NO - Heart Attack - Poor Circulation - Seizures - RSD/Causalgia - Heart Murmur - Scoliosis - Thyroid Disorder - Stroke - Tension Headache - Other...
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...& Toys for 4 – 5 Year Olds * Health * Newborn Babies * Skin Problems * Illness * Eyes, Ears, Mouth and Nose * Teen Health * Chronic Conditions * Arthritis * Fibromyalgia * Cholesterol * Diabetes * Depression * Cardiovascular Disease * Adult Health * Allergies * Anaphylaxis * Diagnosis * Newly Diagnosed * Allergy Gear & Fundraising * Allergy Friendly Recipes * Cakes * Muffins * Breads * Pancakes * Cookies & Bars * Meals * Contact Us | Home > Health > Chronic Conditions > Arthritis Arthritis What is ARTHRITIS? Arthritis is a general term for more than 100 diseases and conditions that affect the joints of the bones. It is a degenerative bone disease. Many people with arthritis do not have any symptoms in the early stages. Later, as it progresses, arthritis symptoms may include joint pain, swelling, and stiffness. Swelling may cause the skin to look tight, smooth or shiny. The muscles surrounding the joint may be sore, too. Some common forms of arthritis are osteoarthritis, gouty arthritis (a.k.a. gout), rheumatoid arthritis, psoriatic arthritis and fibromyalgia. While not all of the causes of arthritis are known, several factors that may contribute to a person’s risk of developing the condition have been identified, including… Heredity: A person’s family history may determine the shape of...
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...will be outlined in this paper. Which are social, financial and personal effects that this disease can have on a person. As well as what a patient has to go through when learning about their disease and living through the experience. Lastly, this paper will touch on the motivators that can be used when maintaining a positive outlook on the patient's life. When discussing what is Lyme disease many thoughts come to head because Lyme's disease is a complex yet very silent disease. This disease is known as "The great Imitator" (Lymedisease.org 2013) this is because the symptoms that arise are like other well known diseases. Some examples of these diseases are; Fibromyalgia, Chronic Fatigue, ALS, Multiple Sclerosis, Depression and Rheumatoid Arthritis (Lymedisease.org 2013). By the time that Lyme's disease is diagnosis the symptoms and the disease process have become chronic. When someone gets infected this disease with the Lyme spirochetes, which is a poppy like size tick (Lymedisease.org 2013). The most common forms of testing are the Elisa and the Western Blot. These test are not always accurate and discourage the patients most of the time. According to the California Lyme disease Association; 200,000 new cases are reported each year. Lyme disease is one of the fastest growing and misunderstood diseases according to Lymedisease.org. Once diagnosed and the mystery of what you have, then the battle begins. One story online that sticks out to me is one of the Lyme...
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...SJOGREN’S SYNDROME Melinda Aikins November 18, 2010 PREFACE Sjogren’s syndrome, pronounced “shogrens”, is not a well known disease, but there are many people in the world who have it. 80% of them are women. I am among that 80%. I chose this subject to learn more about this disease I was diagnosed with over eight months ago. I’ve been researching it ever since and now I have a chance to put everything I’ve learned into something that is helpful not only to me, but also others. It’s hard to come to terms with my diagnosis, but I’ve realized that ignoring it doesn’t make it go away. Outline I. Symptoms of Sjogren’s Syndrome A. Overall dryness B. Fatigue and soreness C. Mental II. History A. First mention B. Henrik Sjogren III. Causes A. Factors B. Suspects: bacteria or virus? IV. Forms A. Primary B. Secondary V. Risks A. Other organs affected B. Pregnancy complications VI. Diagnosis and treatment A. Difficulty B. You and your doctor Imagine living your life with dry eyes and a mouth so dry that you have difficulty speaking, swallowing, chewing, and eating any kind of acidic food. Sjogren’s syndrome is an autoimmune disease that is characterized by the dryness and grittiness of the eyes and mouth. “Sjogren’s syndrome affects 1-4 million people in the United States. Most people are more than 40 years old at the time of diagnosis. Women are 9 times more...
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...working * Normal levels does not always indicate no inflammation * SLE, Rheumatoid Arthritis, Scleroderma, Polymyositis and dermatomyositis can elicit no a negative result for CRP. Positive results can appear in: * Cancer * Connective tissue disease * Heart attack * Infection * Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) * Pneumococcal pneumonia * Tuberculosis ASO * Anti-Streptolysin O * Antibody specific for Streptolysin O, a toxin produced by groups A, C and G streptococci * Streptolysin O causes beta hemolysis * ASO titer is used to determine a recent streptococcal infection * Measured in Todd units * 6 hour fasting is needed before blood is to be extracted Procedure Significance * To confirm streptococcal infection * Used as diagnosis or confirmatory test for rheumatism or scarlet fever * ASO titer is based on the neutralization of the streptococcal enzyme streptolysin O. * Some antibiotics and corticosteroids may decrease ASO antibody levels. Reference Values * Normal Children: less than 300 Todd units * Normal Adult: less than 200 Todd units Results * Positive result: Agglutination * Negative result: No Agglutination * A positive result occurs in the presence of: * Bacterial endocarditis * Glomerulonephritis * Rheumatic fever * Scarlet fever * Strep throat RHEUMATOID...
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...Introduction According to the World Federation of Occupational Therapy, occupational therapy is a profession which is concerned with the promotion of well-being and health of individuals through engaging them in occupation. It is a holistic healthcare profession with an aim to promote health in individuals by enabling them to perform purposeful and meaningful activities across their lifespan. Occupational therapist by using different treatments help their patients with a mental, physical or developmental conditions to recover, develop or maintain daily work and life skills in themselves. OT is client-centered and see client as an integral part in the process of Occupational therapy. Therapist gives individualized attention and evaluation to his/her client or clients (individual and families) in learning the current state of affairs and the desired state of affairs in client’s life. occupational therapist learn about the goals his/her client is trying to achieve (desired state of affairs) uses his experience and judgment to alter the goals if necessary and align them with the abilities and resources clients hold to achieve them or help clients achieve the necessary skills and knowledge required to achieve his goals. Occupational therapy services may include comprehensive evaluations of the client’s home and other environments (e.g. workplace, school), recommendations for adaptive equipment and training in its use, and guidance and education for family members...
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...John Blake and Cole Dominguez are both employed at Sycamore Pharmaceuticals. This case study is about the company manipulating scientific studies to say that the popular drug Osteoporin which is also used for rheumatoid arthritis was supposed to help the treatment of Crohn’s disease and lupus, but the scientific findings came back negative in helping with those two diseases. John Blake seems to be a sincere man and was truly feeling bad for not reporting the findings to anyone and keeping his mouth shut. He was nervous, upset and showing that he was remorseful for taking part in this situation. Cole Dominguez was the complete opposite of those qualities. He was more concerned with losing his next month’s quarterly bonus than feeling bad for the situation at hand. Each man had different views and attitudes towards how they were going to handle the scandal. Dominguez was going to stand by the manager no matter what in fear of losing his job in his defense he said he was only following orders. That may be true, but he showed no remorse or compassion for the patients that were affected by this situation. His philosophy was along as he did was he was told by the manager he would be not held responsible. This showed his lack of personal ethical values. He is just as guilty as the manager of concealing this information. He felt that when the publicity died down he could condone his behavior and part in the study by simply telling people he was only...
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...such as "box both ears." As you move, you breathe deeply and naturally, focusing your attention — as in some kinds of meditation — on your bodily sensations. Tai chi differs from other types of exercise in several respects. The movements are usually circular and never forced, the muscles are relaxed rather than tensed, the joints are not fully extended or bent, and connective tissues are not stretched. Tai chi can be easily adapted for anyone, from the fit to people confined to wheelchairs or recovering from surgery. The results of a new analysis have provided good evidence to suggest that Tai Chi is beneficial for arthritis. Specifically, it was shown to decrease pain with trends towards improving overall physical health, level of tension and satisfaction with health status. (Medscape) Musculoskeletal pain, such as that experienced by people with arthritis, places a severe burden on the patient and community and is recognized as an international health priority. Exercise therapy including such as strengthening, stretching and aerobic programs, have been shown to be effective for arthritic pain. Tai Chi is a form of exercise that is regularly practiced in China to improve overall health and well-being. It is usually preformed in a group but is also practiced individually at one’s leisure, which differs from traditional...
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...Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE) is a complex disease that can affect many body systems. “Lupus is a chronic inflammatory autoimmune disease that can affect many parts of your body, including your skin, joints, kidneys, blood cells, heart and lungs” (Mayo Clinic, 2004, p.1). The diagnosis of Lupus evokes many questions and concerns in the patient. Educating patients is a major responsibility of nurses; therefore, the nurse should be knowledgeable in answering these questions. The nurse should be knowledgeable in answering these questions as educating patients is a major responsibility of nurses. Each patient is different; therefore, the education method should be individualized. You must take into consideration the patient’s motivation to learn and also the patient’s learning style. Motivation (or readiness) to learn must be determined in the early stages of developing a teaching plan. The more motivated the patient is to learn, the more cooperative and attentive they will be during the implementation of the teaching plan. Patients who participate in their own care are more likely to retain the information presented to them. When assessing the motivation of the patient, consider if the patient has asked questions about his or her condition. Asking questions shows that the patient has a desire or motivation to learn more about his or her condition. Does the patient appear interested in learning more about his or her disease? Has the patient accepted the diagnosis or is he or...
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...Rheumatoid arthritis is an autoimmune disorder. This autoimmune disorder causes the immune system in your body to attack the tissues around the lined synovial membrane of your joints. Currently, there is no known cause of rheumatoid arthritis. Researchers are trying to determine if one’s genes, environmental factors, or a specific virus or bacteria causes rheumatoid arthritis. A person can have certain symptoms that can lead to a diagnosis of rheumatoid arthritis. Two of the common symptoms are the one’s joints are swollen and are stiff throughout the day. Bumps under one’s skin, in which the bump is actually tissue, is also another common symptom. Fatigue, fever, and weight loss are three other symptoms that people with rheumatoid arthritis have, but the patients do not always associate those symptoms with having rheumatoid arthritis. Even though there is no cure for rheumatoid arthritis, there are several medications that can be taken to help alleviate the symptoms....
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...Lupus is one of many disorders of the immune system. Like lupus and other autoimmune diseases, causes the immune system to turn against body parts it is designated to protect, causing inflammation and damage to various body organs. Some of the parts that can be affected include the joints, kidneys, skin, heart, lungs, brain, and blood vessels. People with lupus disease must understand and learn how to avoid flares and how to deal with it. According to various research and studies, lupus is more common in women and can run in families. I would like to take a moment to talk to you about my husband. For years he suffered from headaches, joint pains and inflammation. Two years ago his family doctor sending to have an antinuclear antibody...
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...Rheumatoid arthritis is a chronic inflammatory disorder that can affect more than just your joints. In some people, the condition also can damage a wide variety of body systems, including the skin, eyes, lungs, heart and blood vessels. An autoimmune disorder, rheumatoid arthritis occurs when your immune system mistakenly attacks your own body's tissues. Unlike the wear-and-tear damage of osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis affects the lining of your joints, causing a painful swelling that can eventually result in bone erosion and joint deformity. The inflammation associated with rheumatoid arthritis is what can damage other parts of the body as well. While new types of medications have improved treatment options dramatically, severe rheumatoid arthritis can still cause physical disabilities. Symptoms & causes. March 18, 2016 Print Share on: Facebook Twitter References RelatedEase rheumatoid arthritis symptoms in the morning Rheumatoid arthritis: Can it affect the lungs? Tips for coping with rheumatoid arthritis Care for your lawn and garden without hurting your joints Living a full life with rheumatoid arthritis Rheumatoid arthritis and exercise Is depression a factor in rheumatoid arthritis? Who gets rheumatoid arthritis? How can I decrease the fatigue of rheumatoid arthritis? Limit rheumatoid arthritis pain when you grocery shop Rheumatoid arthritis: Which joints are most commonly affected? Rheumatoid arthritis...
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...MIXED CONNECTIVE TISSUE DISEASE Dominique Lewis Anatomy & Physiology I | BIO1011 15 South University . Mixed Connective Tissue Disease (MCTD) What’s considered to be an autoimmune disorder, Mixed Connective Tissue Disease (MCTD) is one of the most puzzling diseases due to its overlapping characteristics. These overlapping characteristics include the diseases systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE), systemic sclerosis, and polymyositis (http://lup.sagepub.com/content/15/3/132.short). Though the disease is somewhat unknown and presumably hereditary, the uncovered cause and criteria for diagnosis is linked through like antibodies and antigens (http://www.nejm.org/doi/pdf/10.1056/NEJM197611182952101). MCTD affects numerous body systems i.e. skeletal, muscular, skeletal, digestive, and nervous (https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases_conditions/hic_Mixed_Connective_Tissue_Disease). Treatment for this disease is patient specific depending on the severity of each case; while the medications prescribed are ailment specific, creating a huge risk of developing side effects due to contraindications and normal use. In diagnosing these side effects, one must first explore the history of MCTD. What is Mixed Connective Tissue Disease (MCTD)? In 1972 (Venables) Mixed Connective Tissue Disease (MCTD) was first recognized for its overlapping features by its like or “mixed” similarities noticed in patients presenting with signs and symptoms of three autoimmune connective...
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... Plantar fasciitis is defined as an provocative condition of the plantar fascia at its insertion on the medial calcaneal tubercle that occurs as a result of overstressing the plantar fascia.1 Plantar heel pain, which is defined as pain arising from the insertion of the plantar fascia, with or without a heel urge.2 Plantar fasciitis is a unpleasant disorder that involves the planter positioning side of the heel. It can be acute or chronic and is analyze by pain of the foot, along the arch and the heel bone. It is often characterized by progressive pain with weight bearing, especially the first steps in the morning, and stiffness3. Heel pain is a prevalent condition in the adult population4. Plantar fasciitis is a self limiting condition of the foot. However the typical resolution time is anywhere from six-eighteen months or sometimes longer5 .Patients with plantar heel pain usually report insidious sharp pain under the heel along the calcaneus. The pain with increasing activity as walking, running and long time standing. In some patients, these symptoms can induce considerable functional limitations and prolonged disability.6 Chronic plantar fasciitis is a degenerative condition characterized histologically by disorganized collagen fibers, increased ground substance, hypercellularity and neovascularity in the absence of inflammatory cells.7 Chronic plantar fasciitis is a accepted problem that affects sport participants as well as inactive middle-aged individuals.8 Plantar...
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...preform many different screenings to come up with a diagnosis. Therefore, the screenings include urinalysis, blood test, chest x-ray, and antibody tests. Also, in order to help doctors come up with an accurate diagnosis of Systemic Lupus Erythematosus eleven criteria’s were created by the American Rheumatism Association. The following are eleven criteria’s used for diagnosing Systemic lupus Erythematosus: • Malar (over the cheeks of the face) butterfly rash • Discoid skin rash (patchy redness with hyperpigmentation and hypopigmentation that may cause scarring • Photosensitivity (skin rash in reaction to sunlight ultraviolet light) exposure • Mucous membrane ulcers (spontaneous sores or ulcers of the lining of the mouth, nose, or throat) • Arthritis (two or more swollen, tender joints of the extremities) • Pleuritis or pericarditis (inflammation of the lining tissue around the heart or lungs, usually associated with chest pain upon breathing or changing of body position) • Kidney abnormalities (abnormail amounts of urine protein or clumps of cellular elements called casts detectable with a standard urinalysis • Brain irritation (manifested by seizures (convulsions) and /or psychosis, referred to as “lupus cerebritis” • Blood-count abnormalities: low white blood count (WBC) or red blood count (RBC), or platelet count on routine complete blood count testing; leukopenia, anema, and thrombocytopenia, respectively • Immunologic disorder (abnormal immune tests include anti-DNA or anti Sm...
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