Rheumatology (including Arthritis)/Expert Profile

Rusty Ford

U.S.
On Vacation
returns 01/01/2010
Expertise

I can answer questions about most types of arthritis and the drugs and procedures used to treat them.

Experience in the area

I manage the one of largest arthritis websites on the internet http://arthritis-symptom.com/ I have been involved with publishing artritis research for 15 years and aswering questions related to almost any type of arthitis.

Organizations

Arthritis-Symptom.com
Arthritis Foundation

Publications

HealingWell.com
naturalhealthweb.com

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john03/21/0910101010the best!
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Recent Answers from Rusty Ford

2009-04-10 Extreme Pain in Right Arm:

Eugene, This does not sound like any form of arthritis. There are several things that can cause this. The best thing to do is to get her to a doctor. There are some serious things such as problems with

2009-04-09 Bump on middle knuckle:

Janet, This is not the first sign of osteoarthritis. It is not a sign of osteoarthritis at all. I am surprised that your doctor recommended taking a supplement to prevent the advancement of arthritis

2009-04-07 Left Ring finger Joint:

Ella, Sorry to take so long getting back to you. I was ill the last couple of days and did not get on the computer. You are never to young for the symptoms you describe. This is something worth

2009-03-26 Lab Results / Rhuematologist:

Donna, Yes, all of these things can be caused by a couple of different types of autoimmune arthritis. Psoriasis and lupus can cases both joint pain and skin conditions. They results of your tests are

2009-03-26 Joint pain upon waking:

There is really not such thing as weather related arthritis. If you have arthritis then changes in the weather can effect it. Age related arthritis is osteoarthritis. It is diagnosed with x-rays that show

 

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