Inflammation

Question 1

osteoarthritis

Answer 1

most common arthritis
degenerative joint disease
most frequently in the hands, hips, and knees.

Question 2

Osteoarthritis symptoms x5

Answer 2

Pain
Stiffness
Swelling
Decreased range of motion (or flexibility)
reduced function

Question 3

What causes OA?

Answer 3

damage or breakdown of joint cartilage between bones.

Question 4

Risk factors for OA x7

Answer 4

Joint injury or overuse
increases with age.
Women are more likely to develop OA than men, especially after age 50.
Obesity
Genetics
Race— Some Asian populations have lower risk for OA.

Question 5

Diagnosing OA

Answer 5

symptoms, physical examination, X-rays, and lab tests.

Question 6

Treating OA x6

Answer 6

Increasing physical activity.
Physical therapy 
Weight loss.
Medications
Supportive devices 
Surgery

Question 7

Managing OA x4

Answer 7

Self Management
Physical Activity
Talk to Doc for Treatment Plan
Lose Weight
Protect Joints

Question 8

rheumatoid arthritis (RA)

Answer 8

autoimmune/inflammatory disease

attacks lining of the joint = inflamed
Inflammation = damage to joint tissue.
damage = chronic pain, unsteadiness , deformity

RA can affect other tissues

Question 9

Signs and Symptoms of RA x7

Answer 9

Pain, Stiffness,
Tenderness OR swelling in more than one joint.
The same symptoms on both sides of the body
Weight loss.
Fever.
Fatigue, or tiredness.
Weakness.

Question 10

Cause of RA

Answer 10

immune response in which the body’s immune

system attacks its own healthy cells

Question 11

Risk factors for RA x6

Answer 11

increases with age.
2-3 X higher in women 
Genetics/inherited traits.
Smoking.
Women who have never given birth higher risk 
Early Life Exposures.
Obesity.

Question 12

Decreasing your risk

Answer 12

Breastfeeding

Question 13

Diagnosing RA

Answer 13

Rheumatologists
reviewing symptoms, conducting a physical examination,
and doing X-rays and lab tests.

Question 14

Treating RA x6

Answer 14

medication(s) 
 self-management strategies
Physical Activity 
Education/Classes/Support Group
Quit Smoking
Maintain a Healthy Weight.

Question 15

Complications of RA

Answer 15

Premature heart disease

RA who are obese have an increased risk of
developing heart disease risk factors

Question 16

Prevalence of Arthritis

Answer 16

1/4

Question 17

Arthritis Controllable Risk Factors x5

Answer 17

Weight - Exercise 
Infections
Joint Injuries
Occupation
Smoking

Question 18

Arthritis Risk Factors You Can’t Control

Answer 18

Age - increases
Gender = Women
Genetics *RA

Question 19

fibromyalgia

Answer 19

causes pain all over the body (also referred to as widespread pain),
sleep problems, fatigue, and often emotional and mental distress

2% of pop

Question 20

Symptoms of Fibromyalgia

Answer 20

Widespread Pain & stiffness 
Fatigue and tiredness.
Depression and anxiety.
Sleep problems.
Problems with thinking, memory, and concentration.
Headaches, including migraines.
TMJ
Tingling or numbness in hands and feet.
Digestive Distress - IBS etc

Question 21

risk factors for fibromyalgia x5

Answer 21

getting older
lupus or rheumatoid arthritis 
Women 2x  men.  
Stressful or traumatic events /PTSD
Repetitive injuries.
Illness (such as viral infections).
Family history.
Obesity.

Question 22

Diagnosing Fibromyalgia

Answer 22

patient’s history, physical examination, X-rays, and blood work.

Question 23

Treating Fibromyalgia x6

Answer 23

Medications, 
Aerobic exercise & strength
Patient education classes
Stress management - meditation, yoga, & massage.
Good Sleep Habits
Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT)

Question 24

Complications of Fibromyalgia

Answer 24

More hospitalizations
Lower quality of life
major depression.
suicide and injuries.
Higher rates of other rheumatic conditions - osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, systemic lupus erythematosus, and ankylosing spondylitis.

Question 25

Risk of Chronic Inflammation x6

Answer 25

coronary artery disease
Diabetes
Obesity
Arthritis
Cancer
Alzheimer Disease

Question 26

Preventing Inflammation

Answer 26

Dietary interventions
moderate exercise
effective stress management