Arthritis Foundation Malaysia
If you have arthritis there’s a lot you can do to help yourself, starting with the right sort of exercise. People with Arthritis are often confused by the conflicting advice they receive about exercise and rest. The Arthritis Foundation of Kuala Lumpur has prepared this leaflet to help you understand why, when, how and how…
Ankylosing spondylitis (AS) is a term used to describe a form of arthritis which mainly affects the joints in the spine. However, it may affect other parts of the body, for example the hips, shoulders, knees or ankles. AS is a chronic (i.e. continuing, long-lasting) condition. However, with early diagnosis and proper management, the pain…
An physically active twelve-year old girl felled by almost continuous fever for a month; an 11-year old boy whose feet and heels began to hurt, then swell, along with his knees. A 2 year old toddler who was often ill with fever, and then, began limping even before she could really even toddle. Disparate symptoms…
CARE FOR THE FEET Did you know: The foot is a complex structure with 26 bones and 33 joints layered with an intertwining web of 126 muscles, ligaments and nerves The average person spends 4 hours on their feet The foot takes an average of between 8,000 and 10,000 steps each day The foot takes…
Most medicines are created by combining chemicals. In the last century, scientists have produced a new breed of drugs that contain human or animal proteins. This class of drugs are called biologics, and have been used in the production of vaccines, cancer drugs and insulin. Over the last decade, biologics have emerged as a promising…
As arthritis, especially RA, affects many people in the prime of their lives, one of the major concerns of patients is whether they can lead a normal life and have a career like other people. Here are the answers to some of the most frequently asked questions: Can I work if I have arthritis? Yes,…
You’ve got arthritis? I know this really good sinseh who has cured hundreds of arthritic patients!? Surely this is not unfamiliar to people suffering from arthritis. From herbs prescribed by sinsehs to foot patches to homeopathy, alternative treatments have been around for as long as there is medicine. The question is, how safe and effective…