1. Osteoporosis - Treatment Overview
(Health A-Z/Osteoporosis)

... for osteoporosis includes eating a diet rich in calcium and vitamin D, getting regular exercise, and taking medication to reduce bone loss and increase bone thickness. It's important to t...

2. Depression - Medications
(Health A-Z/Depression)

...n determine which medication is right for you. You may start to feel better within 1 to 3 weeks of taking antidepressant medicine. But it can take as many as 6 to 8 weeks to see more im...

3. Alternative Treatments for Arthritis
(Guide/Osteoarthritis)

...and improves function for patients with knee osteoarthritis who have moderate or more severe pain despite taking pain medication. However, a more recent study published in the same journal in Jul...

4. Arthritis: Anti-Inflammatory Painkiller Drugs and Arthritis
(Guide/Osteoarthritis)

...NSAIDs are safest when low doses are taken for brief periods. Side effects most commonly occur if you are taking large doses over a prolonged time (months or years). Some side effects are mild and go ...

5. National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases
(Guide/Osteoarthritis)

...other medical problems the patient and close family members have and about any medications the patient is taking. Accurate answers to these questions can help the doctor make a diagnosis and understan...

6. Osteoporosis - Medications
(Health A-Z/Osteoporosis)

...treat osteoporosis in women who have gone through menopause and do not have a uterus. Because taking estrogen alone increases the risk of developing cancer of the lining of the ...

7. Treating Rheumatoid Arthritis With Disease-Modifying Drugs (DMARDs)
(Guide/Rheumatoid Arthritis)

...defects. In rare cases, it can also cause shortness of breath.  Regular blood work is necessary when taking methotrexate.  Taking folic acid helps reduce some of the side effects. Methotrexa...

8. Arthritis Diets & Supplements: Do They Work?
(Guide/Osteoarthritis)

...bsp; Pain from arthritis might lead you to try anything to relieve it, including a change in diet or taking supplements. Make sure you know what works first. By presidential proc...

9. Arthritis: Arthritis Supplements
(Guide/Osteoarthritis)

...with your doctor before starting any new treatments. Your doctor can review the other medications you are taking and help you decide whether or not these arthritis supplements are right for you. In ad...

10. Depression - Treatment Overview
(Health A-Z/Depression)

...on and type of counseling that work best for you. You may start to feel better within 1 to 3 weeks of taking antidepressant medicine. But it can take as many as 6 to 8 weeks to see more im...

11. Depression - Other Treatment
(Health A-Z/Depression)

...cations have been discovered.9 Make sure your doctor has a complete list of all the medicines you are taking. Let your health professional know if you are using St. John's wort, esp...

12. Biologics for Rheumatoid Arthritis Treatment
(Guide/Rheumatoid Arthritis)

...ect can also weaken the immune system. Although rare, some people have developed serious infections while taking Enbrel. Anyone with a serious infection should stop taking Enbrel and resume it after b...

13. Osteoarthritis: Joint Pain Not Inevitable With Age
(Guide/Osteoarthritis)

...arthritis. Yet nearly half said they didn't know what caused their pain. The vast majority (84%) were taking over-the-counter drugs for their pain. "The problem is, we're used to the bo...

14. Baby Health: Advice for Expectant Fathers
(Guide/Baby Health)

...e deeply worried about the family's finances, especially if their wives have been working and will be taking time off. "A lot of guys take on extra jobs or work overtime when their wives beco...

15. A Couples Guide: Trying To Conceive---Charting Your Fertility Cycle
(Guide/ Infertility and Reproduction)

... of a few different things every day, you can improve the odds of becoming pregnant. Charting involves: Taking your basal body temperature. Examining your cervical mucus. Noting when your ...

16. Infertility & Reproduction: Fertility Tests for Men
(Guide/ Infertility and Reproduction)

... of drugs, alcohol, or tobacco. Smoking tobacco, using drugs such as marijuana and cocaine, and taking steroids can reduce sperm counts. Exposure to toxins and environmental hazards. Pe...

17. Actionsets
(Static Content)

...omeone you care for take an active role in managing a health condition. Managing a health condition means taking a set of actions to better control the condition's effect on you and to prevent lon...

18. Osteoporosis - Home Treatment
(Health A-Z/Osteoporosis)

...lements are recommended if you have been diagnosed with osteoporosis. For more information, see: Taking calcium for osteoporosis. Get enough vitamin D. Getting enough vitamin D...

19. Rheumatoid Arthritis - Living With Rheumatoid Arthritis
(Health A-Z/Rheumatoid Arthritis)

...s often means making changes to your lifestyle. You can do things at home, such as staying active and taking medications, to help relieve your symptoms and prevent the disease from getting ...

20. Rheumatoid Arthritis: Keeping a Positive Outlook
(Guide/Rheumatoid Arthritis)

...ouldn't think of skipping her medications. All this adds to her quality of life, experts say. By taking care of herself and staying emotionally strong -- taking things in stride -- she's ...