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Rocky Raccoon: Have to grab my ankle with my teeth to move it forward, then again and again...Slow going!
Then suddenly he stopped and ambled away...
Morning calisthenics?
On - fortunately - rare days, my cat's hip joints give her a hard time. She then hardly eats and probably also has pain when walking. Today was one of those days. It seems that old cats, like humans, also react with increased joint pain when the weather changes.
Only the males have antlers, which start growing in the spring and are shed each winter. The largest antlers may be 1.2 m (4 ft) long and weigh 18 kg (40 lb). Antlers are made of bone which can grow at a rate of 2.5 cm (1 inch) per day. While actively growing, the antlers are covered with and protected by a soft layer of highly vascularised skin known as velvet. The velvet is shed in the summer when the antlers have fully developed.
Elk Antler Velvet is a natural remedy for Arthritis - it reduces inflammation, influences body metabolism, supports immune function, protects damaged tissues and affects blood, liver and kidney function.
View large to see this bull's antler velvet.
Bow Valley Parkway between Banff and Johnston Canyon, Alberta, Canada
My wife, Linda, plays organ and piano beautifully, which is amazing because of the arthritis problem in her hands. This photo was taken at the funeral of a dear friend, Delia Grayum. Linda also plays at the senior center, weddings, church services, and accompanies singers at various social functions. I am incredibly proud of her.
I will be off Flickr for a week or so and will try to catch up when we return.
Can osteoarthritis be mistaken for rheumatoid arthritis?
Osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis can be mistaken for each other because both are characterized by swelling and inflammation. However, rheumatoid arthritis is different because in this condition, the body's immune system attacks the joints. This can happen suddenly and cause severe inflammation.
Does arthritis go away? No, but it can be managed. There is no cure for arthritis. However, treatment advances can help to minimize pain, improve range of motion, and prevent further damage.
Encroaching arthritis in my knee is making it increasing hard to carry a heavy camera and tripod as well as my clothes etc. I thought I would try using my smart phone as my camera and buying a much lighter tripod, and this is my first go at using the new rig. Personally, as I'm a bit of a nerd about technical quality, I don't think much of the results. But, hey, does anyone else notice the difference?
111010 -Do Blue for Arthritis – In observance of World Arthritis Day, the Arthritis Foundation is encouraging everyone to "Do Blue" on Tuesday, Oct. 12 – from lighting up national landmarks in blue, like Niagara Falls, to wearing blue shoes and other apparel. On this day our voices will not only be heard, but also will be seen
World Arthritis Day was first celebrated in 1996 by ARI (Arthritis Rheumatism International). It is being celebrated each year on October 12th.
The aims of World Arthritis Day are:
To raise awareness of arthritis in all its forms among the medical community, people with arthritis and the general public
To influence public policy by making decision-makers aware of the burden of arthritis and the steps which can be taken to ease it
To ensure all people with arthritis and their caregivers are aware of the vast support network available to them.
Dedicated to my mum xxx
Arthritis Awareness is a cause very close to my heart, as I have Rheumatoid Arthritis. For many years, I believed that arthritis mainly affected older people, and was the odd twinge in the joint. That was until my auntie had it at the age of 20- it's her hand on the right hand side. I started to understand then more about how a condition such as arthritis can have a profound impact upon your life.
Then it happened to me, aged 28 and I felt like my whole world as I knew it had ended, probably because it had. My life now is utterly different from my life before, and I have swung from being housebound, to being back at work, and now I am housebound once more and using a wheelchair.
You see, there is no cure all for arthritis, and it doesn't discriminate, young, old, tall, short, slim, fat, it's an equal opportunities destroyer. The great thing is that as we progress, we learn more about this condition and how best to treat it.
If you would like to understand more about arthritis and the effect that it can have, please read this post, it's a good starting point:
batsgirl.blogspot.co.uk/2008/04/gorilla-in-your-house.html
Arthritis can't kill you, but it can take your life.
World Arthritis Day has been celebrated 1996 by ARI (Arthritis Rheumatism International) first. It is being celebrated each year on October 12th.
Now, people with arthritis from around the world join together to make their voices heard on this day. You can join in and raise this voice also!
The aims of World Arthritis Day are:
To raise awareness of arthritis in all its forms among the medical community, people with arthritis and the general public
To influence public policy by making decision-makers aware of the burden of arthritis and the steps which can be taken to ease it
To ensure all people with arthritis and their caregivers are aware of the vast support network available to them.
More info here
I live with chronic 'invisible' illness, there is no cure, but I can manage the symptoms. Through various places I have met lots of friends who also have chronic illnesses, many have forms of arthritis (please remember, there are many different forms). I am always amazed by the strength they have, how brave they are.
Today is World Arthritis Day, I wanted my photo to represent that. Heres some more info for you:
World Arthritis Day has been celebrated 1996 by ARI (Arthritis Rheumatism International) first. It is being celebrated each year on October 12th.
Now, people with arthritis from around the world join together to make their voices heard on this day. You can join in and raise this voice also!
The aims of World Arthritis Day are:
To raise awareness of arthritis in all its forms among the medical community, people with arthritis and the general public
To influence public policy by making decision-makers aware of the burden of arthritis and the steps which can be taken to ease it
To ensure all people with arthritis and their caregivers are aware of the vast support network available to them.
More info here
www.arthritiscare.org.uk/NewsRoom/Latestnewsstories/DSRp
Arthritis cant kill you but it can take your life.
Edited to add this article, which highlights what it can be like to live with such an illness: www.butyoudontlooksick.com/articles/written-by-christine/...
remember the other day i said i rarely wear a skirt? well this is my usual garment of choice, although as a rule i do elect to wear a top with them ;-D
i've been looking at everyone's 'blue' pictures today for world arthritis day with a lot of interest, especially from those who are personally effected.
i spend a fair percentage of my time whinging about my flabby stomach, or my too broad shoulders, or my peculiar shaped nose...and then i read stories from carey and jaime and feel throughly ashamed of myself. and wonder what the bloody hell i'm complaining about. so this (heavily processed as i'm still a bit shy) tribute is for you :-)
Do Blue for Arthritis – In observance of World Arthritis Day, the Arthritis Foundation is encouraging everyone to "Do Blue" on Tuesday, Oct. 12 – from lighting up national landmarks in blue, like Niagara Falls, to wearing blue shoes and other apparel. On this day our voices will not only be heard, but also will be seen
Arthritis can't kill you but it can take your life....
Please join me today in celebrating World Arthritis Day, where today our voices will not only be heard but will also be seen.
The aims of World Arthritis Day are:
To raise awareness of arthritis in all its forms among the medical community, people with arthritis and the general public
To influence public policy by making decision-makers aware of the burden of arthritis and the steps which can be taken to ease it
To ensure all people with arthritis and their caregivers are aware of the vast support network available to them.
Thank you xx
Cynthia is constantly beading. Making necklaces and earrings and such. She says it's good for her arthritis. Recently I found her sorting some of the necklaces. I don't think I fully realized how many she had made. And these are not even all of them.
World Arthritis Day has been celebrated 1996 by ARI (Arthritis Rheumatism International) first. It is being celebrated each year on October 12th.
Now, people with arthritis from around the world join together to make their voices heard on this day. You can join in and raise this voice also!
The aims of World Arthritis Day are:
To raise awareness of arthritis in all its forms among the medical community, people with arthritis and the general public
To influence public policy by making decision-makers aware of the burden of arthritis and the steps which can be taken to ease it
To ensure all people with arthritis and their caregivers are aware of the vast support network available to them.
More info here
www.arthritiscare.org.uk/NewsRoom/Latestnewsstories/DSRp
Arthritis cant kill you but it can take your life
I've always loved my father's hands, not just for their looks but for the work they did. Now he's 87 and terribly arthritic. Still love his hands!
This woman faithfully writes letters to those she loves, despite the crippling arthritis in her hands. These hand shots were part of a slide show on the "hands of heaven on earth".
Specifically, "Double Balls of Roaring Dragon and Singing Phoenix". Being demonstrated by a patient having used these as therapy to recover from a lengthy illness. The lacquered metallic balls are hollow and contain a sounding mechanism that causes them to ring and slightly vibrate as they are rolled in the palm of the hand. Used as a medical appliance in China going back to the Ming Dynasty (1368-1644 A.D.), it has many purported heath benefits: Stimulating circulation and relaxing muscles and joints useful for treating numbness (carpal tunnel), trembling of hands (Parkinson's Disease), arthritis of fingers and wrists. The method of playing involves holding two balls in one hand, moving them with the five fingers clockwise or counterclockwise repeatedly. Benefits may even extend to the central nervous system, helping with relaxation (as an aid to treating anxiety), improving ones focus (memory).
This guy had the sharpest 55 Chevy truck in town. I shot the reflection in his glasses because the quality of the truck reflected his workmanship. Sadly, the picture doesn't do the truck justice.
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Swelling and deformity of the DIP joint - the end joint of the finger. This is the most common place for osteoarthritis in the hand.
Radiograph of thumb arthritis showing bone spurs and near dislocation of the worn out CMC joint of the thumb.
The MP joint in the middle of the thumb is hyperextended. It loosens up over the years as the next joint towards the wrist (the CMC joint) wears out and stiffens up. This is very advanced osteoarthritis of the thumb.