Columbus, Ohio (PRWEB) January 19, 2012

My Pain Diary: Chronic Pain Management (MPD) is used by thousands of patients and e-Patients around the world to track and manage a variety of chronic conditions such as: Rheumatoid Arthritis, Fibromyalgia, Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy, Menopause and Depression.

MPD takes the traditional practice of documenting the severity and frequency of one’s pain and marries it with the iPhone, taking full advantage of the technology therein.

The new weather tracking feature uses the device’s current location to associate local temperature, humidity, pressure, precipitation and cloud cover with each diary entry.

This weather data can be plotted and analyzed with the new Graphs feature. The interactive graph can plot and compare up to three custom metrics and one weather metric at one time, allowing the patient and doctor to identify patterns, triggers and remedies.

The new photo attachment feature was added at the request of a user, who wanted to document the swelling in the hands of her two year old daughter — who suffered from Juvenile Rheumatoid Arthritis.

And the reporting feature outputs an optimized PDF file containing a custom subset of the user’s diary entries, photos, weather data, and notes. The PDF report is suitable for print or email.

ABOUT MY PAIN DIARY: CHRONIC PAIN MANAGEMENT

MPD was created to help patients track chronic pain, document triggers and remedies, and report the data to healthcare professionals. MPD is repeatedly lauded as the best pain management/tracking app in the App Store by its users.

Created and actively maintained by a chronic pain sufferer, My Pain Diary for iOS simplifies the process of keeping a pain diary and communicating the information with healthcare professionals.

Visit ChronicPainApp.com for a full list of features, the User Guide, and more.

ABOUT DAMON LYNN

‘a damon lynn app’ is the moniker for apps developed by, you guessed it, Damon Lynn. Damon has been involved in interactive media for the last decade. Before falling for the iPhone, Damon built a successful career in web design & development, Flash development, multimedia production and entrepreneurial innovationism. When Damon is not hard at work improving My Pain Diary, he is spending time with his family, developing casual games, and making up words like ?innovationism?.

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Question by : Is arthritis curable. How would you know when you are diagnosed with arthritis and what type do you have?
Tell me about rheumatoid arthritis, what are symptons and what can you do to treat it, more especially in winter.

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Answer by Kerry
There are two types of arthiritis.

1) Osteoarthiritis- wear and tear of the cartilage (cartilage is like a cover, it allows the bones in joint to slide past one another without grinding the bones together)

2) Rheumatoid Arthiritis- this is a disease cause by you’re own immune system.

Rheumatoid arthirtis is believed to be triggered by an infection. On the bacteria that caused the infection are sequences which antibodies recognise. To fight the infection the antibodies increase in number and suppress the disease. By chance, the subunit on the bacteria that the antibodies recognise may be very similar to a subunit that makes up your bone. So, because of the increased number of antibodies, your body attacks the bone believing it is the bacterial infection leading to bone degradation.

Symptoms- inflammation and swelling of the joints. stiffness. Gentle excersise in the morning can relieve these symptoms if the disease is in it’s early form.

Treatment- there is no cure, however use of anti-inflammatory drugs can reduce swelling and discomfort. Physical therapy and joint replacement surgery are also options.

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Question by Chay: What natural remedies are good for arthritis?
I have inflamatory oesteo arthritis and it is very painful. Any suggestions for some natural remedies?

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Answer by nurse_bennett
Try glucosamine…. works for me.

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(PRWEB) December 17, 2011

The 2012 ?New Years Resolution Survey? found that Americans? top four resolutions this year are to: 1) Get more physically fit, 2) Improve financial condition, 3) Improve health, and 4) Lose weight. The Camp Chino Hills personal trainer can help out on all these fronts. Not only will individuals get in the best shape of their lives, but they will also be able to save money on the cost of personal training by getting more one-on-one interaction for the cost of a group class.

Participants begin their Chino Hills personal trainer odyssey by calling to set up an appointment to meet with one of The Camp?s personal trainers. The trainer will ask questions about the participant?s goals, health background and fitness / dietary preferences. From there, the trainer will draw up a customized road map for success that includes a monthly meal plan and workout regimen. After this initial meeting, the participant will receive a schedule of classes and begin a free one-week trial.

Chino Hills personal trainer group classes generally meet three times a week, every other day, for one hour. People of all ages, shapes, sizes and conditions come in, but most people have about 10-40 pounds to lose and trouble staying motivated with fitness programs on their own. The added accountability and scheduling helps keep them on track with their New Years? resolutions in the beginning. Over time, participants say they become addicted to the great feeling they get after a rigorous workout, motivated by the progress they see and inspired by their certified fitness professionals.

Exercises at The Camp Chino Hills boot camp include everything from lunges, squats and jumping jacks to mountain climbers, burpees and wall-sits. Most exercises use the body?s natural weight to provide resistance and incorporate all major muscle groups. Obstacle courses and quick interval training sessions mix things up and keep participants interested from start to finish. Classes are straightforward and easy-to-follow and based upon proven scientific studies to provide real results in a short period of time.

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Carmel, NY (PRWEB) December 07, 2011

More than 800,000 joint replacement procedures are done in the United States every year, according to the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons. Total joint replacements, which are done most frequently to relieve the pain and disability caused by severe arthritis, are performed most often on knee and hip joints but also on joints in the ankle, shoulder, fingers, and elbow. ?The risk of postoperative infection is present in all surgical procedures but it can be particularly serious in joint replacement,? says Dr. Joel Buchalter of Somers Orthopaedic Surgery & Sports Medicine. ?While the infection rate for joint replacement has been reduced to 1-2%, our goal is zero infections. And because airborne contaminants in the operating room are the primary cause of infection, creating an ?ultra clean air? environment is an important weapon in our fight against infection.?

Postoperative infection is particularly troublesome in joint replacement because the implant procedure introduces foreign material into the patient’s body. Bacteria are usually well controlled by the body’s own immune system; when an infection is detected, the immune system responds quickly and attacks the infecting bacteria. But an implanted prosthetic joint cannot defend itself against infection the way other tissues can. When bacteria gain access to the area around the prosthesis, it is harder for the immune system to clear the infection with a foreign body amidst the tissues. If an infected implant persists, the problem can worsen and sometimes the implant may need to be removed in order to cure the infection.

Preventing infection requires careful attention prior to surgery, during surgery and after surgery. Prior to surgery, patients and their doctors must ensure that conditions that might introduce bacteria into the body ? such as skin conditions, problems of the teeth and gums, and urinary tract infections ? are treated. These bacteria can be carried by the blood from distant sources in the body to the prosthesis. Similarly, after surgery patients must be attentive to treating cuts promptly and consider taking prophylactic antibiotics before invasive dental work or other procedures.

?But blood-borne bacteria do not pose the greatest risk in joint replacement procedures,? Dr. Buchalter says. ?The majority of infections are caused by airborne particles that are either present in the operating room ? from skin cells shed by the operating room staff and the patient. ? or are introduced through the ventilation system or through infiltration (e.g via a door being opened and closed). That’s why the most advanced facilities use specialized ?clean air? distribution systems that remove these contaminants to reduce the risk of infection.?

Air distribution in a hospital operating room is more complex than in a typical office building, where the primary objective is to quickly mix the air introduced into the room with the air already in the room in order to maintain a comfortable temperature without a draft. In the operating room, this typical system would spread an unacceptable level of airborne contaminants. Clean air environments were developed initially for semiconductor manufacturing and subsequently adapted to operating rooms. They utilize a specialized air distribution system comprised of several components that remove particulate matter from different sources:

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Question by cyndee_45: How bad does my arthritis have to get before I can claim disability?
I have osteoarthritis in my neck, lower back, wrists and ankles. I take prescription anti inflamitories and muscle relaxers in order to go to work. I work 10 hrs a day on my feet constantly moving, stretching and bending. While this movement is good for my arthritis, it can get really painful by the end of the day. I feel like I am up a creek without a paddle most of the time, especially after a 3 day workout. Then I just totally crash. I am tired of waking up with swollen hands, having a crick in my back and limping for a while after sitting down for 30 minutes.

Best answer:

Answer by mlgable
This is something you need to discuss with your doctor. Only he or she can decide if you might qaulify for disability. Please keep in mind that disablility is not all it is cracked up to be and you will not get anywhere near the amount of money each month that you make working. Your best option right now since you can still work is to cut back on hours and find a different job that is better suited to your problems. Go in and talk to your doctor about all of this though.

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Question by Rosebloom: How can I help with my dogs arthritis?
I have a Yorkie/mix terrier who is 10 years old. He has started to suffer arthritis in one back leg. Is their anything in herbs,food, doggy vits to help him? and do you have any advice on how to deal with arthritis

Thanks everyone!!
Thanks everyone for all your advice, all great answers!

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Answer by april
I had an old dog that got arthritis in her back legs and hip so bad I had to assist her going outside to potty. My vet gave rimadyl and she was like a different dog. I heard derramax works good too. They’re a little pricey, but worth it to make your baby feel better.

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Question by Ziah: How to relieve arthritis of the arms during the night time?
My mom suffers from severe arthritis from her hands all the way to her elbows, she can’t sleep comfortably. Is there a way to relieve these symptoms so that she can get a good nights sleep??
Maybe a heated sleeve??

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Answer by Ginny Jin
A sling with padding in it possibly.

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Question by Missy154: What are the signs of arthritis and is it preventable?
I had a serious wreck 10yrs ago and fractured my hip in several places and had to have major surgery. The doctor told me that I would be more suceptable to arthritis. I am now 32 and have been having for the last few yrs or so pain in my arms and legs but only at night when I am trying to sleep. Could this be the onset of arthritis? What are the signs? Thanks!

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Answer by sokokl
One of the signs of arthritis is when one has pain when they know the weather is going to change such as when it rains. Stiffness such as during cold weather can also be a symptom of arthritis. Some people notice their pain worse during the day and others at night too. This can often tie in to the weather as well. Sometimes swelling and redness can be symptoms of arthritis.

As to how to prevent it once it starts the only thing that can be done is to minimize the amount of pain thru medication and other forms of treatment and sometimes exercise.

Sometimes pain in the muscles can be a sign of arthritis too. When I first started out I didn’t have the classic symptoms of arthritis. My problem was muscle pain in my thigh area. Whenever my arthritis acts up and I know it’s going to be a bad flare I will often feel it in my thigh first and one way I’ll know it is when I start to feel a burning sensation in that area and then the pain comes next.

To learn even more about arthritis please check out: http://www.arthritis.about.com and http://www.osteoarthritis.about.com

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San Mateo, CA (PRWEB) November 03, 2011

Winster.com recently conducted a survey to its gaming community of baby boomers and seniors, and discovered some atypical gaming behavior and lifestyle trends, which help to explain the immense growth of social media usage among 50-plus adults.

With three million registered players, Winster.com is the ‘Club Penguin’ for older adults (average player is 50 years old). The social game website offers a variety of free, multi-player casual games that encourages collaboration, instead of competition, strengthening social networks while promoting positive social interaction.

The survey received over 8,000 responses from Winster players. Highlights from the survey:

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