Polymyalgia Rheumatica is an inflammatory disorder that causes widespread pain to many parts of the body including the hips, neck, thighs, shoulders and arms. People with Polymyalgia Rheumatica also experience achiness and stiffness in their muscles. Polymyalgia Rheumatica mimics many symptoms of Fibromyalgia. The difference is Polymyalgia Rheumatica is diagnosed through blood work by an […]
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The Itching, Scratching and Licking Dog – What Are Options for Relief from Itching for Your Dog?
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Let the dogs sleep, right? It sounds cliché for a peaceful home, but what if your dog ever lays down because it’s “Ansty” when it itches? Not only is the dog crazy trying to relieve an itch that just won’t stop, but the dog’s owner is driven to distraction by all the constant scratching and […]
Prednisone is a corticosteroid that is similar to the natural steroid cortisone that is made by the adrenal glands in the body. It is a synthetic hormone that is used when the body does not produce enough of its own steroids necessary for normal body function. It is used in reducing inflammation, preventing rejection of […]
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Crohn’s is an autoimmune disease that starts in the ileum or small intestine. If you could see inside the small intestine in a Crohn’s flare, you would see what looked like ulcers all over the ileum. Imagine the pain of a canker sore canker in your mouth, multiply it a hundred times or more. Now […]
At the age of 19 I developed a rash. At first it wasn’t bad, just a little itching on my arms and legs. It was designed to only dry skin and apply a little moist lotion to the areas. As the weeks turned into months, the recklessness worsened, so began three years of pure hell […]
I was diagnosed with ITP after going into the doctor for back pain after a recent gall bladder surgery. Since he and I both thought that was the cause of the pain, we were both mystified at the pain since there was no apparent cause since we both believed the back pain was from my […]
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We first knew something was wrong when Tyson, our 4-year-old rat terrier, stopped playing with his toys. At first we suspected that the kitten would soon grow out of the stage, or that our baby would be jealous and need more care. He began to spend more and more time curled up in bed with […]
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Polymyalgia Rheumatica is a disorder that you do not hear a lot about but it is very painful for those who live with it. Polymyalgia is an inflammatory disorder that causes widespread pain, aching and stiffness in the muscles. Most affected areas of the body include the neck, upper arms, thighs, hips, and shoulders. Pain […]
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The glucocorticosteroid, prednisone, is a synthetic hormone similar to the adrenal hormone hydrocortisone (cortisol). It is sometimes referred to as a corticosteroid or as a cortisteroid. Prednisone is widely used in treatment of chronic conditions involving the immune system. Examples are arthritis, asthma, allergic reactions, bronchitis, systemic lupus and leukemias (www.medicinenet.com). Prednisone, available in different […]