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How is Still’s Disease Treated?

Still’s Disease is a form of rheumatic arthritis that can affect the body’s joints and cause serious damage, particularly in the wrists as well as causing functional impairments of the both the heart and lungs. However, treatment is usually concentrated on the inflamed joints, which are controlled with a bevy of antiinflamatory drugs.

Other treatment options are those that are traditionally used for the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis including plaquenil, azathioprine, methotrxate, and cyclophosphamide. There is an emerging class of drugs that have been having been making headway in treating Still’s Disease called biologics. This kind of progressive therapy means that with taken in conjunction with methotrxate the body recovers much faster with a more positive response.

Because of the manner in which Still’s Disease manifests itself in children and teenagers, especially as joint symptoms, families should be aware of the symptoms of a Still’s Disease flare up. When it comes to Still’s Disease, it is important to schedule rest periods and remove stress; both physical and emotional, from the patient.
 
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Root Relieves Back Pain

The British Journal of Sports Medicine has releases findings that an ointment made from the comfrey root has medicinal properties that aid in the relief of back pain.

The study included more than 120 participants who had chronic back pain yet were all able to feel marked improvement in regards to the amount of pain they felt.

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Migraine Link to Breast Cancer

According to the Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center in Seattle, Washington, women who experience chronic migraine headaches are at a significantly lower risk of breast cancer.

Because of the hormone related triggers, there is a direct correlation between migraines and breast cancer, said Dr. Christopher Li.

Women that have a history of migraines are at a 30-percent less risk of cancer.

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Environment Affects Sleep

In a study conducted at the Sousze Sleep Center in Hamburg, Germany, it was found that the root cause of more than 40-percent of all sleep related disorders or problems had an environmental cause.

"This was a progressive, three year study in which we asked a hundred patients to keep accurate logs and record their sleep experiences, including what would disturb them," said Dr. Sousze.

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