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Arthritis and Stress…

Arthritis and Stress…. By Jack Schetter. The Nature of Arthritis. Cartilage. Occurs within the joint (area where two bones meet) Inflammation of one or more joints Over 100 different types. Protects the joint Allows it to move smoothly Absorbs shock *Arthritis=Breakdown of Cartilage

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Arthritis and Stress…

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  1. Arthritis and Stress… By Jack Schetter

  2. The Nature of Arthritis Cartilage • Occurs within the joint (area where two bones meet) • Inflammation of one or more joints • Over 100 different types • Protects the joint • Allows it to move smoothly • Absorbs shock • *Arthritis=Breakdown of Cartilage • Without it, bones rub together • Causes pain, swelling (inflammation), and stiffness http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmedhealth/PMH0002223/

  3. What Causes Arthritis? Possible Causes include: • An Auto immune disease (Body’s immune system mistakenly attacks healthy tissue) • Broken Bone • General Wear and Tear • Infection cause by bacteria or virus Common Types of Arthritis Include: • Gout • Juvenile Rheumatoid Arthritis • Rheumatoid Arthritis • Scleroderma

  4. Signs and Symptoms include… • Joint Pain • Swelling • Stiffness • Reduced Mobility • Warmth Around the Joint • Redness of the Skin Around the Joint

  5. Signs and Tests Physical Exam checks for: • Fluid around the joint • Warm, red, tender joints • Difficulty moving a joint • Joint deformity (swollen/misshaped) • May have joint fluid sent to a lab and evaluated

  6. Who gets arthritis? • 1.3 million people in US have it • Nearly three times as many women affected than men • Most commonly occurs from 30-60 years of age • Occurs later in life for men • Older teens can still get arthritis • 300,000 children diagnosed with inflammatory arthritis • Occurs in all ethnic groups in EVERY part of the world http://www.arthritis.org/who-gets-rheumatoid-arthritis.php

  7. Stress in relation to Arthritis… Studies • Studies in lab rats have shown a relationship to stress and the development of arthritis • People have connected their involvement of arthritis with stress Chronic arthritis adds to the stress of: • Pain • Fatigue • Depression • Dependence (pain mediation) • altered finances, employment • social life • self-esteem and self-image.

  8. Stress and Arthritis continued… • Difficulties of chronic arthritis causes more stress • Stress causes muscle tension, resulting in worsening arthritic symptoms • Worsening symptoms = More stress (vicious cycle continues) Arthritis symptoms  Increased Stress  Worsened arthritis symptoms  Causes more stress

  9. Identify cause of stress • Express thoughts and feelings • Manage your time • Avoid depending on drugs and alcohol • Become mentally and physically fit • Develop a sense of humor • Realize you can only change yourself, not others • Allow self to be Imperfect • Practice Relaxation techniques

  10. Treatments for Arthritis help to… • Reduce Pain • Improve Function • Prevent Further Joint Damage Underlying causes cannot usually be cured Main treatment = Lifestyle Changes

  11. Life style changes include… • Avoid staying in one position for too long • Get enough sleep (heal body) • Stress reducing activities (yoga) • Make things easily accessible in house • Eat healthy diet (Fish oils, omega 3’s, micronutrient dense foods) Medication • Involve Risks • May be prescribed in more serious cases • Over the counter drugs (Aspirin, ibuprofen) help relieve pain

  12. Arthritis Management • Exercise programs (low impact) • *Range of motion exercises (help flexibility) • Strength training to improve muscle tone • Physical Therapy (Heat and Ice, Message)

  13. THE END!

  14. Sources • Board, A.D.A.M. Editorial. "Arthritis." Arthritis. U.S. National Library of Medicine, 18 Jan. 0001. Web. 06 Mar. 2013. • Eustice, Carole. "The Effect Of Stress On Arthritis." About.com Arthritis & Joint Conditions. About.com, n.d. Web. 06 Mar. 2013. • Staff, Mayo Clinic. "Definition." Mayo Clinic. Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research, 02 Nov. 2011. Web. 06 Mar. 2013. • "Who Gets Rheumatoid Arthritis?" Who Gets Rheumatoid Arthritis? Arthritis Foundation, n.d. Web. 06 Mar. 2013. • "Arthritis-Related Statistics." Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 01 Aug. 2011. Web. 06 Mar. 2013.

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