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Rheumatoid Arthritis
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Amanda
24/4/2010 12:26:20 am
Since there are blood tests that help diagnose arthritis, parents often wonder if their children could be tested for arthritis -- at least to know what the future may hold. When asked how useful it would be to obtain lab work on the children of adults with arthritis, rheumatologist Scott J. Zashin, MD, said, "I do not recommend testing the blood of children without clinical symptoms whose parents have arthritis. These children are more likely to test positive forrheumatoid factor, ANA, and HLA-B27 and never develop the rheumatologic condition. Typically, no more than 10% of children from a parent with arthritis will develop a similar problem. On the other hand, if a child presents with the signs and symptoms of a chronic arthritis such as rheumatoid arthritis, lupus, or ankylosing spondylitis, then it is quite reasonable to obtain the appropriate lab work."
Janet
29/4/2010 06:01:47 am
So the bottom line is...child should not undergo testing and is not fixed!! Leave a Reply. | AuthorAfter the diagnosis of Rheumatoid Arthritis life is devastating. After years of mainstream and alternative treatments people need to learn how to manage the disease and live within limitations. This is not easy for an A type personality who thrived on stress and activity! Realizing accurate knowledge would empower us, I researched numerious books and scientific studies on Autoimmune diseases. One book stood out: "Extraordinary Healing" by Art Brownstein, M.D. I became proactive in health care and though to help others. Autoimmune diseases are especially challenging because they're chronic with no cure, while the cause remains a mystery. Remission with drug therapy is possible, but many can't endure the side effects or dangers. To deal successfully with Chronic Illness we need emotional support from family, friends, our peers and compassionate doctors to assist us with our healing systems. "We have a battle to wage and a war to win!" 'Good health to you' *Consult your Health Care Practitioner before making any changes to your diet. Comment @ [email protected]te something about yourself. No need to be fancy, just an overview. ArchivesCategories |
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