RESEARCH - RA severity reduced by alcohol

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Rheumatoid Arthritis Severity Reduced By Alcohol

MedicalNewsToday.com

Article Date: 28 Jul 2010 - 4:00 PDT

Drinking alcohol may reduce the severity of rheumatoid arthritis

according to new research justg published. It is the first time that

this effect has been shown in humans. The study also finds that

alcohol consumption reduces the risk of developing the disease,

confirming the results of previous studies.

The study which is published online in the journal Rheumatology,

looked at 873 patients with rheumatoid arthritis and compared them

with 1004 people without RA (the control group). The researchers, led

by Gerry , Professor of Rheumatology at the University of

Sheffield (Sheffield, UK), asked the two groups how frequently they

had drunk alcohol in the month preceding their inclusion in the study.

The study participants completed a detailed questionnaire, had x-rays

and blood tests, and an experienced research nurse examined their

joints.

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Not an MD

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Why couldn't our symptoms be reduced by ice cream???

Maggi

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> Rheumatoid Arthritis Severity Reduced By Alcohol

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> MedicalNewsToday.com

> Article Date: 28 Jul 2010 - 4:00 PDT

>

>

> Drinking alcohol may reduce the severity of rheumatoid arthritis

> according to new research justg published. It is the first time that

> this effect has been shown in humans. The study also finds that

> alcohol consumption reduces the risk of developing the disease,

> confirming the results of previous studies.

>

> The study which is published online in the journal Rheumatology,

> looked at 873 patients with rheumatoid arthritis and compared them

> with 1004 people without RA (the control group). The researchers, led

> by Gerry , Professor of Rheumatology at the University of

> Sheffield (Sheffield, UK), asked the two groups how frequently they

> had drunk alcohol in the month preceding their inclusion in the study.

> The study participants completed a detailed questionnaire, had x-rays

> and blood tests, and an experienced research nurse examined their

> joints.

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> Read the entire article here:

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> http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/196094.php

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> Not an MD

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I heard a rumour years ago that there was a certain well-known rock and roller

who got sober in middle age. He discovered that he'd had RA for years but had

stayed pretty well intoxicated or high for so long he'd been basically

anesthetized and didn't realize what shape he was in. Of course this could be

apocryphal like most, but it's a good story.

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> Rheumatoid Arthritis Severity Reduced By Alcohol

>

>

> MedicalNewsToday.com

> Article Date: 28 Jul 2010 - 4:00 PDT

>

>

> Drinking alcohol may reduce the severity of rheumatoid arthritis

> according to new research justg published. It is the first time that

> this effect has been shown in humans. The study also finds that

> alcohol consumption reduces the risk of developing the disease,

> confirming the results of previous studies.

>

> The study which is published online in the journal Rheumatology,

> looked at 873 patients with rheumatoid arthritis and compared them

> with 1004 people without RA (the control group). The researchers, led

> by Gerry , Professor of Rheumatology at the University of

> Sheffield (Sheffield, UK), asked the two groups how frequently they

> had drunk alcohol in the month preceding their inclusion in the study.

> The study participants completed a detailed questionnaire, had x-rays

> and blood tests, and an experienced research nurse examined their

> joints.

>

> **********************************************

> Read the entire article here:

>

> http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/196094.php

>

>

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> Not an MD

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It would be a much better story if you told us who the rocker was. LOL.

Sue

On Aug 2, 2010, at 3:50 PM, jane wrote:

> I heard a rumour years ago that there was a certain well-known rock

> and roller who got sober in middle age. He discovered that he'd had

> RA for years but had stayed pretty well intoxicated or high for so

> long he'd been basically anesthetized and didn't realize what shape

> he was in. Of course this could be apocryphal like most, but it's a

> good story.

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I'm waiting on a wine/chocolate cure!

Candace

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Only joys to surround you

Many friends to love you

God himself to bless you

These are my wishes for you,

For today, tomorrow & everyday.

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On Aug 1, 2010, at 7:46 PM, " maggiemac52 " <maggiemac52@...> wrote:

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> Why couldn't our symptoms be reduced by ice cream???