Seronegative Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is classed as an autoimmune system disorder and is similar to rheumatoid arthritis. Although seronegative RA shares the same symptoms as rheumatoid arthritis, the difference is that the rheumatoid factor is absent. The rheumatoid factor (RhF) is an antibody that is significant in rheumatoid arthritis and which can be used to diagnose rheumatoid arthritis by use of blood tests. Because blood tests for seronegative RA are negative, diagnosing the condition can be difficult.

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Arthritis in the hand or wrists is common, but can be very debilitating. We use our hands for the vast majority of our daily living activities, from washing and dressing to more intricate tasks such as typing or threading a needle. When the joints in the hand and the digits are affected by arthritis, day to day living can be very difficult.

What causes hand arthritis?

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Psoriatic arthritis is a type of arthritis that can develop in some people who experience the skin condition psoriasis. There are five main types of psoriatic arthritis- Symmetric arthritis, Asymmetric arthritis, Digital Interphalangeal Predominant (DIP) arthritis, Arthritis mutilans and Spondylitis. For more information on the types of arthritis and their symptoms, read this article. In this article we will examine psoriatic arthritis treatments available.

Generally speaking, psoriatic arthritis treatment will be the same as treatment for any other form of arthritis. Your doctor will advise on treatment based on the type or types of psoriatic arthritis you have and the range and severity of symptoms. An early diagnosis will help to slow the progression of the disease and help to prevent further damage to the joints. Ideally treatment for psoriatic arthritis should go hand in hand with treatment of psoriasis.

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Although there is a large choice of prescription medications for the treatment of arthritis, many people are turning towards more natural arthritis treatment. Prescription medication can often cause adverse reactions and unwanted side effects that are not present in natural treatments. Although we do not advise stopping any treatment without consulting your doctor, here are some natural arthritis remedies you may want to consider.

Treating Arthritis with Holistic Medication
This involves finding and treating the root cause of the disease and treating the mind and body as a whole- hence ‘holistic’. Holistic medicine works on the belief that imbalances in one area of the mind or body will impact upon other areas, resulting in ill health. Treatment usually involves the use of homeopathic remedies such as Chinese herbs, acupuncture and meditation to restore energy and balance to the system.

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For a long time, doctors doubted that there could be any link between diet and arthritis. They saw the disease as a natural result of wear and tear on the joints, something inevitable as we age. However new research is making them reconsider this idea, as it now appears that nutrition plays a vital role in helping to prevent or ease the effects of arthritis. Eating certain foods can help to reduce the inflammation and pain and can slow the progression of the disease. This article examines the most effective diet for arthritis.

Vitamin C is a powerful antioxidant, and may protect the joints from the damaging effects of free radicals (unstable molecules that can cause joint inflammation). Recent research shows that vitamin C can help prevent bone loss and cartilage deterioration associated with aging. Vitamin C plays a key part in repairing cartilage and helps to keep your cartilage “young”.

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At the age of only 28, Margie Garrison states that she was told that she would be in a wheelchair within five years after developing debilitating arthritis. She was told that there was no cure for arthritis so resigned herself to a lifetime of pain and discomfort.

For the next 43 years, she apparently spent thousands on doctor’s bills and so called ‘miracle cures’- which didn’t work. Day after day the crippling pain wore her down more and more and she struggled to get out of bed most mornings- a feeling I’m sure many arthritis sufferers can identify with. Finally, she met a doctor who told her that “Arthritis is the easiest disease to cure”. Still skeptical, she followed his advice- and found an alternative arthritis treatment. She states that she is now pain free- and has cured her arthritis! Now Marjorie has written a downloadable e-guide informing others how she cured her arthritis and how they can too.

This is a pretty big claim… so I decided to buy Margie’s guide to see if it does actually live up to her claims. This is what I found;

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There are more than 100 different arthritis types, which are split into three main classifications. These are inflammatory arthritis, for example rheumatoid arthritis, non-inflammatory arthritis, for example osteoarthritis, and connective tissue/ autoimmune disease, for example lupus.

Arthritis is a term generally used to describe inflammation within a joint, whilst rheumatism is a more general term used to describe aches and pains in or around the joint area. The three most common and well known types of arthritis are osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis and gout. However, there are many rarer and less known types of the disease; we will explore some of these in this article.

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What Is Psoriatic Arthritis?
Psoriatic arthritis is a type of arthritis that develops in some people who experience the skin condition psoriasis. The skin is in a constant process of regeneration, and completely replaces itself over the course of a month. New skin cells form underneath the outer layer of older skin, which then sloughs off to expose the newer skin. Psoriasis develops when the regeneration process occurs too quickly- the new skin cells develop faster than they should and the old skin is not shed quick enough. This causes scaly red patches of skin to form, known as plaques, which can become very sore and itchy. These psoriasis plaques are usually found in localized patches on the knees, elbows, buttocks or head but can be found anywhere on the body and can occasionally cover a wider area.

Psoriatic arthritis generally only develops in psoriasis sufferers, although this does not mean that psoriasis sufferers will automatically develop the condition, nor does it mean that those with the most severe psoriasis symptoms will develop more severe forms of psoriatic arthritis. The condition occurs in around five to ten percent of people with psoriasis. In addition, around fifteen percent of people develop psoriatic arthritis before experiencing the symptoms of psoriasis.

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What is Synflex?
According to their official site, Synflex is a powerful liquid glucosamine treatment for arthritis which is formulated using pharmaceutical quality Glucosamine Sulfate and Glucosamine HCL, along with ten other beneficial ingredients that assist in promoting healthy joints.

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