http://www.sciencedaily.com/news/health_medicine/joint_pain/ Information on causes of joint pains and how to find relief. Read latest research on early lupus symptoms and Lyme disease symptoms, and unravel the mystery behind the common aches and pains of fibromyalgia. en-us Sat, 26 May 2012 13:05:01 EDT Sat, 26 May 2012 13:05:01 EDT 60 http://www.sciencedaily.com/images/logosmall.gif http://www.sciencedaily.com/news/health_medicine/joint_pain/ For more science articles, visit ScienceDaily. http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2012/05/120515131804.htm A research team has found a way to detect and predict arthritis before patients begin suffering from symptoms. Tue, 15 May 2012 13:18:18 EDT http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2012/05/120515131804.htm http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2012/05/120515070441.htm A DNA-covered submicroscopic bead used to deliver genes or drugs directly into cells to treat disease appears to have therapeutic value just by showing up, researchers report. Tue, 15 May 2012 07:04:04 EDT http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2012/05/120515070441.htm http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2012/05/120508142626.htm To stop rheumatoid arthritis, it takes the collective efforts of a diverse array of regulatory T cells and not just a T cell primed to handle the disease-causing self-antigen, according to researchers. Tue, 08 May 2012 14:26:26 EDT http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2012/05/120508142626.htm http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2012/04/120426135240.htm A new study outlines the specifics of how autoimmune disorders can be controlled by infusions of mesenchymal stem cells. Thu, 26 Apr 2012 13:52:52 EDT http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2012/04/120426135240.htm http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2012/04/120426104343.htm Chronic pain sufferers who learn to dwell less on their ailments may sleep better and experience less day-to-day pain, according to results of research conducted on people with chronic face and jaw pain. Thu, 26 Apr 2012 10:43:43 EDT http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2012/04/120426104343.htm http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2012/04/120425192849.htm Obesity and the painful autoimmune disorder rheumatoid arthritis are each becoming more common, raising a logical question: Could one have something to do with the other? For women, it appears there is a link, researchers say. Wed, 25 Apr 2012 19:28:28 EDT http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2012/04/120425192849.htm http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2012/04/120423131848.htm A bacterium historically associated with cat scratch fever and transmitted predominately by fleas may also play a role in human rheumatoid illnesses such as arthritis, according to new research. Mon, 23 Apr 2012 13:18:18 EDT http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2012/04/120423131848.htm http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2012/04/120423103724.htm Patients coping with the complex pain disorder fibromyalgia often have difficulty sleeping, and a new study reports that despite the negative quality of life implications, poor sleep is not a significant predictor of fibromyalgia pain intensity and duration. Mon, 23 Apr 2012 10:37:37 EDT http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2012/04/120423103724.htm http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2012/04/120402162555.htm To the surprise of investigating researchers, an animal model of Epstein Barr virus protected lupus-prone mice against development of the autoimmune disease. Earlier work had suggested that EBV might promote the development of autoimmunity. Mon, 02 Apr 2012 16:25:25 EDT http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2012/04/120402162555.htm http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2012/04/120402094341.htm Estrogen causes wounds in women to heal slower than in men -- who have lower levels of estrogen -- says a new study. Researchers provide the first evidence that mild injury response in the eye is fundamentally different in males and females because of estrogen. Mon, 02 Apr 2012 09:43:43 EDT http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2012/04/120402094341.htm http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2012/03/120316094452.htm The northeastern US should prepare for a surge in Lyme disease this spring. And we can blame fluctuations in acorns and mouse populations, not the mild winter. Fri, 16 Mar 2012 09:44:44 EDT http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2012/03/120316094452.htm http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2012/03/120305223610.htm Researchers are watching as ticks that carry Lyme disease colonize Canada, but their research aims to predict the communities most likely to be hit by this sickness. Mon, 05 Mar 2012 22:36:36 EST http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2012/03/120305223610.htm http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2012/01/120104174814.htm A new article assesses the potential reasons for the continued lack of success in prevention and control of Lyme disease and identifies areas where additional knowledge could be used to improve Lyme disease prevention and control strategies. Wed, 04 Jan 2012 17:48:48 EST http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2012/01/120104174814.htm http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2011/12/111219101830.htm They come out in the spring, and each year they spread further – the ticks. Thirty percent of them transmit borrelia pathogens, the causative agent of Lyme borreliosis that can damage joints and organs. The disease often goes undetected. In the future, a new type of gel is intended to prevent an infection – if applied after a tick bite. Mon, 19 Dec 2011 10:18:18 EST http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2011/12/111219101830.htm http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2011/11/111122113000.htm A recent trial shows cognitive-behavioral therapy reduces functional disability and depressive symptoms in adolescents with juvenile fibromyalgia. The psychological intervention was found to be safe and effective, and proved to be superior to disease management education. Tue, 22 Nov 2011 11:30:30 EST http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2011/11/111122113000.htm http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2011/11/111116174744.htm A new large, international study finds that the immunosuppressant drug mycophenolate mofetil is superior to azathioprine, an older immunosuppressant, as a maintenance therapy for lupus nephritis. Wed, 16 Nov 2011 17:47:47 EST http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2011/11/111116174744.htm http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2011/11/111114173959.htm Telephone-delivered cognitive behavioral therapy and an exercise program, both separately and combined, are associated with short-term positive outcomes for patients with chronic widespread pain, and may offer benefits for patients diagnosed with fibromyalgia, according to a new report. Mon, 14 Nov 2011 17:39:39 EST http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2011/11/111114173959.htm http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2011/11/111114095717.htm Researchers from Norway have uncovered an association between sleep problems and increased risk of fibromyalgia in women. The risk of fibromyalgia increased with severity of sleep problems, and the association was stronger among middle-aged and older women than among younger women. Mon, 14 Nov 2011 09:57:57 EST http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2011/11/111114095717.htm http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2011/11/111111095515.htm Researchers exploring why some women who take a common breast cancer drug develop serious joint pain have eliminated two possible causes: Inflammatory arthritis and autoimmune disease. Because of these findings, researchers say women should be encouraged to continue taking the medication to gain its full benefit. Fri, 11 Nov 2011 09:55:55 EST http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2011/11/111111095515.htm http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2011/11/111107033946.htm Newly published research shows that more patients with end-stage renal disease caused by lupus nephritis choose hemodialysis as their initial kidney replacement therapy over peritoneal dialysis and preemptive kidney transplantation. Results of the study also found that African-Americans, Medicaid recipients, those without health insurance, and the unemployed had significantly reduced initiation of peritoneal dialysis. Mon, 07 Nov 2011 03:39:39 EST http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2011/11/111107033946.htm http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2011/11/111106151159.htm The first step towards successful medical care is to see a physician, but for some patients this isn't as simple or easy as it may sound. A new study finds that many lupus patients with low socioeconomic status are unable to attend scheduled appointments with physicians due to daily obstacles. Sun, 06 Nov 2011 15:11:11 EST http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2011/11/111106151159.htm http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2011/11/111106151157.htm Promising research may offer hope for women with lupus who once thought that pregnancy was too risky. Sun, 06 Nov 2011 15:11:11 EST http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2011/11/111106151157.htm http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2011/11/111106151153.htm Women under 50 with rheumatoid arthritis are at greater risk of breaking bones than women without the condition, according to a new study. Sun, 06 Nov 2011 15:11:11 EST http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2011/11/111106151153.htm http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2011/10/111027083041.htm Atorvastatin therapy was found to be ineffective in reducing atherosclerosis progression in children and adolescents with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE). Results of the Atherosclerosis Prevention in Pediatric Lupus Erythematosus Trial show that the statin therapy did trend toward positive effect of treatment and may benefit patients with more severe SLE who were not included in the trial. Thu, 27 Oct 2011 08:30:30 EDT http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2011/10/111027083041.htm http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2011/10/111012153755.htm New research shows one in four people with psoriasis may have undiagnosed psoriatic arthritis, in addition to the up to 2 million people already diagnosed with the disease. Also, there's a significant delay of diagnosis for psoriatic arthritis. Wed, 12 Oct 2011 15:37:37 EDT http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2011/10/111012153755.htm http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2011/10/111011101953.htm An estimated 1.3 million people in the United States suffer from rheumatoid arthritis. The causes behind this chronic disease -- which can exhibit itself as pain, swelling, stiffness, deformation, and loss of function in the joints -- have eluded scientists for centuries. A new study offers tantalizing glimmers about the roles of a gene called CCR2, an immune system cell called Th17 cell, and a missing monocyte. Tue, 11 Oct 2011 10:19:19 EDT http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2011/10/111011101953.htm http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2011/09/110928125401.htm Kentucky women who smoke heavily may experience more chronic musculoskeletal pain, suggests a new study. Wed, 28 Sep 2011 12:54:54 EDT http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2011/09/110928125401.htm http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2011/09/110920173347.htm Researchers have shown that close supervision by rheumatologists and the use of immunosuppressant drugs improve the survival of lupus patients with end-stage kidney disease -- a finding that could reverse long-standing clinical practice. Tue, 20 Sep 2011 17:33:33 EDT http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2011/09/110920173347.htm http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2011/09/110919113947.htm Researchers have revealed the genetic underpinnings of cells -- called Foxp3-expressing regulatory T cells or Tregs -- that can prevent the immune response from turning cannibalistic. Their finding lends insight into these key cells, which are currently being tested as treatments for diseases such as Type 1 diabetes, arthritis and lupus. Mon, 19 Sep 2011 11:39:39 EDT http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2011/09/110919113947.htm http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2011/09/110915113634.htm Blood-sucking ticks are not just a nuisance, they can also transmit dangerous diseases. One of them is Lyme disease, which is caused by bacteria of the genus Borrelia, and requires a course of treatment with antibiotics lasting several weeks. Researchers have come up with a quicker alternative. Thu, 15 Sep 2011 11:36:36 EDT http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2011/09/110915113634.htm http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2011/09/110908145337.htm Experts argue that patients should be diligent in demanding proof of safety and benefit before beginning chronic pain treatment, as some medications have little evidence that they alleviate conditions for which they are prescribed. The experts dispel myths surrounding chronic Lyme disease, using it as an example of why patients ensure that diagnostic and treatment tools are approved by the FDA and not just recommended by other patients and physicians. Thu, 08 Sep 2011 14:53:53 EDT http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2011/09/110908145337.htm http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2011/09/110907124616.htm Researchers have discovered why immune cells of people with rheumatoid arthritis become hyperactive and attack the joints and bones. The cells have lost their bouncer, the burly protein that keeps them in line the way a bouncer in a nightclub controls rowdy patrons. The protein, called P21, prevents immune cells from their destructive rampage. When the scientists injected a mimic of P21 into an animal model of arthritis, the disease process was halted. Wed, 07 Sep 2011 12:46:46 EDT http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2011/09/110907124616.htm http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2011/08/110825091924.htm Researchers report that patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) who have higher levels of self-efficacy for physical activity are more likely to achieve their physical activity goals. According to the study, achievement of physical activity goals is associated with lower self-reported arthritis pain and increased health-related quality of life (HRQOL). Thu, 25 Aug 2011 09:19:19 EDT http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2011/08/110825091924.htm http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2011/08/110816111303.htm Researchers in Belgium have shown that a defective gene can contribute to the onset of rheumatoid arthritis, an often-crippling inflammation of the joints that afflicts about one percent of the world's population. Tue, 16 Aug 2011 11:13:13 EDT http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2011/08/110816111303.htm http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2011/08/110814223811.htm Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) sufferers are at an increased risk of dying due to cardiovascular disease. A new five-year study showed that the risk of cardiovascular disease for people with RA is due to disease-related inflammation as well as the risk factors which affect the general population. Treatment of arthritis with disease modifying anti-rheumatic drugs also reduced the patient's risk of heart disease. Sun, 14 Aug 2011 22:38:38 EDT http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2011/08/110814223811.htm http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2011/08/110804133606.htm Researchers report the discovery of a new type of cell that makes autoantibodies, which attack the body's own tissues. It is more common in elderly female mice and humans with autoimmune disease. An application for a patent has been made for a method to treat autoimmune disease by depleting these cells. Thu, 04 Aug 2011 13:36:36 EDT http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2011/08/110804133606.htm http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2011/07/110727131421.htm A new study finds that practicing yoga reduces the physical and psychological symptoms of chronic pain in women with fibromyalgia. The study is the first to look at the effects of yoga on cortisol levels in women with fibromyalgia. Participants' saliva revealed elevated levels of total cortisol following a program of 75 minutes of hatha yoga twice weekly over the course of eight weeks. Wed, 27 Jul 2011 13:14:14 EDT http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2011/07/110727131421.htm http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2011/07/110711081419.htm New research reports a high prevalence of vitamin D insufficiency and deficiency among patients with psoriatic arthritis. Seasonal variation in vitamin D levels was not observed in patients in southern or northern locations. The findings also show no association between disease activity and vitamin D level. Mon, 11 Jul 2011 08:14:14 EDT http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2011/07/110711081419.htm http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2011/06/110624111932.htm Researchers have found four new genetic variants in the major histocompatibility complex (MHC) that confer a higher risk of systemic lupus erythemathosus ("lupus") in African American women. The study is believed to be the first to comprehensively assess the association between genetic variants in the MHC region and risk of lupus in African American women. Fri, 24 Jun 2011 11:19:19 EDT http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2011/06/110624111932.htm http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2011/06/110621131328.htm A new study offers a detailed look at the status of Lyme disease in Central Illinois and suggests that deer ticks and the Lyme disease bacteria they host are more adaptable to new habitats than previously appreciated. Tue, 21 Jun 2011 13:13:13 EDT http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2011/06/110621131328.htm http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2011/06/110617081548.htm A multicenter pilot study of etanercept for treatment of dermatomyositis found no major safety concerns and many patients treated with the drug were successfully weaned from steroid therapy. These results are encouraging, but larger studies are needed to further investigate the safety and efficacy of etanercept. Fri, 17 Jun 2011 08:15:15 EDT http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2011/06/110617081548.htm http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2011/06/110616193911.htm The bacteria that cause Lyme disease appear to hide out in the lymph nodes, triggering a significant immune response, but one that is not strong enough to rout the infection, report researchers. Thu, 16 Jun 2011 19:39:39 EDT http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2011/06/110616193911.htm http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2011/05/110526091248.htm Researchers have shown that music therapy combined with other relaxation techniques based on guided imagery significantly reduces pain, depression and anxiety, and improves sleep among patients suffering from fibromyalgia. Thus, this therapy enhances patients' quality of life. This experimental study has shown that these two techniques enhance the well-being and personal power of patients with fibromyalgia. Thu, 26 May 2011 09:12:12 EDT http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2011/05/110526091248.htm http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2011/05/110526064755.htm The human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine, Gardasil, does not increase the incidence of flares (unpredictable worsening of symptoms signaling increased disease activity) in patients with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE), or lupus, and has a tolerable safety profile, according to new research. Thu, 26 May 2011 06:47:47 EDT http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2011/05/110526064755.htm http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2011/05/110526064641.htm Individuals with rheumatoid arthritis who practice yoga showed statistically significant improvements in disease activity, according to a small study. Thu, 26 May 2011 06:46:46 EDT http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2011/05/110526064641.htm http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2011/05/110519090136.htm New research shows that African-Americans with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) had a higher antibody response to influenza vaccination than European American patients. Treatment with prednisone, a history of hemolytic anemia, and increased disease flares were also linked to low antibody response in SLE patients who received the flu vaccine according to the study. Thu, 19 May 2011 09:01:01 EDT http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2011/05/110519090136.htm http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2011/05/110516201053.htm T'ai chi has particular health benefits for older people, including helping to prevent falls and improving mental wellbeing, reveals a new review. Mon, 16 May 2011 20:10:10 EDT http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2011/05/110516201053.htm http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2011/05/110516121732.htm Childhood physical abuse is associated with significantly elevated rates of functional somatic syndromes such as chronic fatigue syndrome, fibromyalgia and multiple chemical sensitivities among women, according to new findings. Mon, 16 May 2011 12:17:17 EDT http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2011/05/110516121732.htm http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2011/05/110516121425.htm By analyzing complex interactions of the immune system in an animal study, pediatric researchers have found potential tools for controlling a life-threatening condition called a cytokine storm that may strike children who have juvenile arthritis and other autoimmune diseases. The study is a first step toward developing new treatments for a condition called macrophage activation syndrome. Mon, 16 May 2011 12:14:14 EDT http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2011/05/110516121425.htm http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2011/05/110512103941.htm New research shows that polymerase chain reaction (PCR) testing for Borrelia burgdorferi DNA--the spirochetal bacteria transmitted by deer ticks--in joint fluid may confirm the diagnosis of Lyme arthritis, but is not a reliable indicator for active joint infection in patients whose arthritis persists after antibiotic therapy. Thu, 12 May 2011 10:39:39 EDT http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2011/05/110512103941.htm http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2011/04/110425120349.htm Researchers have discovered that human proteins with an affinity for dermatan sulfate (DS) have the propensity to become autoantigens. In a companion article, the researchers also found that DS physically interacts with dead cells and that the resulting DS-autoantigen complexes drive autoreactive B-1a cell responses and autoantibody production both in-vitro and in mouse models. Mon, 25 Apr 2011 12:03:03 EDT http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2011/04/110425120349.htm http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2011/04/110418152338.htm Immediate treatment by a physiotherapist, bypassing a waiting list, can reduce problems with recurring low back pain, new research suggests. Mon, 18 Apr 2011 15:23:23 EDT http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2011/04/110418152338.htm http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2011/03/110328092417.htm New research documenting changes in the incidence and outcomes of end-stage renal disease (ESRD) in the US between 1995 and 2006, found a significant increase in incidence rates among patients 5 to 39 years of age and in African Americans. A second related study revealed high rates of adverse outcomes among children with ESRD due to lupus nephritis. Mon, 28 Mar 2011 09:24:24 EDT http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2011/03/110328092417.htm http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2011/03/110321093649.htm Individuals with poorer health or psychological issues may be prone to developing chronic widespread pain following a traumatic event. New research has found that the onset of chronic pain was more often reported following a traffic accident than from other physically traumatic triggers. Mon, 21 Mar 2011 09:36:36 EDT http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2011/03/110321093649.htm http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2011/03/110316134413.htm Clinical depression can exacerbate the symptoms of knee arthritis beyond what is evident on X-rays, according to a new study. Patients with mild to moderate knee arthritis are especially affected by depression, the study notes. Wed, 16 Mar 2011 13:44:44 EDT http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2011/03/110316134413.htm http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2011/03/110310093758.htm A new drug -- Benlysta (belimumab) -- has been approved by the US Food and Drug Administration. Benlysta, which treats the most common type of lupus, is the first in a new class of pharmaceuticals that prevents the body from attacking its own critical tissues. Thu, 10 Mar 2011 09:37:37 EST http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2011/03/110310093758.htm http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2011/03/110302131942.htm While lab tests and imaging can sometimes help diagnose juvenile idiopathic arthritis, a physical examination and thorough patient history are the most valuable tools in identifying this disease. Wed, 02 Mar 2011 13:19:19 EST http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2011/03/110302131942.htm http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2011/02/110203163811.htm Researchers have identified a regulatory defect that drives lupus. Correcting the defect may represent an effective therapeutic approach to systemic lupus erythematosus-like autoimmune disease, researchers suggest. Thu, 03 Feb 2011 16:38:38 EST http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2011/02/110203163811.htm http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2011/02/110203113804.htm The American College of Rheumatology has announced the release of two new provisional definitions of rheumatoid arthritis remission, which are to be applied to future RA clinical trials. Thu, 03 Feb 2011 11:38:38 EST http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2011/02/110203113804.htm http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2011/02/110202132605.htm Early, correct diagnosis is the best way to prevent the development of Lyme arthritis in individuals with the tick-borne illness, according to a new study. In patients who do develop the condition, most cases can be treated successfully with antibiotics, the review found. 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