People and Pets: Common Diseases – Arthritis

 

Osteoarthritis affects more than 20 million Americans and almost as many companion dogs. The similarities of symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment in humans and canines are great. Nancy Hampel, DVM shares her incredible medical journey with her dog, Cheyenne, in finding ways to alleviate the pain, repair the joints and improve the quality of life for “man’s best friend.” Series: “People & Pets: Common Diseases” [7/2003] [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 7676]

Can dogs have rheumatoid arthritis?

Can you answer dansand28′s question about Arthritis?:

people who have rheumatoid arthritis and kiss the dogs, can transmit that disease?

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Is there a organization that helps people with rheumatoid arthritis?

Can you answer KAREN’s question about Arthritis?:

I have a friend that has RA. She needs her medications, but the doctor she use to go to will not give her a prescription for it. She really needs HELP! Is there an organization for people that have rheumatoid arthritis?
She is on Medicare and Medicaid and totally disabled, with a fixed income.

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Will moving to a humid climate affect my Rheumatoid Arthritis symptoms?

Can you answer Carol S’s question about Arthritis?:

I have lived in the High Desert for 23 years and was diagnosed with RA 20 years ago. I am moving to Hawaii and I’m concerned as to how bad the humid weather is going to affect my Rheumatoid Arthritis symptoms. Any people with the same experience to share?

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What kind of exercises is good for people with rheumatoid arthritis?

Can you answer Stefbear’s question about Arthritis?:

I have Rheumatoid Arthuritis and I want to excercise to help my joints and to lose some weight. Anyone here know of any good prgrams to get involved in that I won’t suffer from for days after doing it?

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