Stomach 'Bugs' Linked to Bowel Diseases Oct 6, 2008
"Given the previously recognized association between travelers' diarrhea and reactive arthritis and irritable bowel syndrome ... clinicians should begin to consider travelers diarrhea as more than a self-limited disease," the researcher said. Porter believes that preventative antibiotics may be warranted for people at high risk for stomach infections, such as travelers and deployed military personnel. (Newsmax)
One woman's battle with the effects of salmonella Aug 17, 2008
Within six weeks, Havel said, the inflammation caused by her reactive arthritis had been reduced by half, simply by sprinkling turmeric on her food at mealtime ... Though rare, salmonella can cause reactive arthritis, leaving patients in terrible pain, and virtually unable to get around. (Framingham TAB, MA)
Food poisoning can be long-term problem Jan 23, 2008
A small number of people develop what's called reactive arthritis six months or longer after a bout of salmonella ... Certain strains of shigella and yersinia bacteria, far more common abroad than in the U.S., trigger this reactive arthritis, too, Tauxe says. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
The practice giving disease a bad name Jan 23, 2008
Although many doctors still refer to Reiter's syndrome, some journals and textbooks now call it reactive arthritis. The movement against Wegener is beginning to gather momentum. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
Johns, Imbruglia divorce Jan 5, 2008
Natalie Imbruglia and Daniel Johns to divorce. January 04, 2008 10:10pm. (NEWS.com.au)
Undersheriff says ex-anchorman Dague threatened to use a gun Nov 3, 2007
Dague told the Times Union then that he suffered nearly constant pain from reactive arthritis and a related condition called ankylosing spondylitis, a degenerative rheumatic disease that affects joints, tendons and ligaments, mainly in the neck, back and hips. His joints and spine have been calcifying and fusing for years. (Albany Times Union)
Try before you trash, Mr Cave Oct 25, 2007
I was straight to my feet, clapping my hands raw and screaming with delight when Silverchair made their comeback with The Greatest View after Daniel Johns' year-long battle with reactive arthritis. Who didn't shed a tear when Delta Goodrem walked that red carpet three years ago in the middle of her cancer treatment. (Daily Telegraph)
Why DoD likely will lose authority to rate disabilities Oct 16, 2007
Parker, who suffers from a disease called reactive arthritis, likely triggered by contaminated drinking water, went through a medical evaluation board and, not long before he retired with 21 years served, a physical evaluation board. He was found fit. (Petersburg Progress Index, VA)
Welcome to Johnstown Sep 1, 2007
After the epic grandeur of 2002's Diorama had confused the Americans, Johns battle with reactive arthritis left him unable to perform live. The band -- who'd sold a million copies of their 1995 debut Frogstomp in the US -- were put in the too-hard basket. (Melbourne Herald Sun)
Daniel Johns wows fans with buff bod Aug 6, 2007
It's a far cry from his appearance in 2002, when the Newcastle-born singer was left frail and debilitated by an eating disorder and reactive arthritis. The band will return to Australia later this month for the 'Across the Great Divide tour' with Powderfinger. (Ninemsn)
Growing up in public Jul 27, 2007
Johns had developed reactive arthritis, hastened, he believes, by the anorexia. "It was definitely brought on because of stress. But I think it was present in my body because of all the damage I did over five years of not eating. . . . By the end I couldn't move. That was not a very fun two years.". (Boston Globe)
A sound education Jul 23, 2007
Before making it, Johns was battling anorexia, afterwards he was stricken with reactive arthritis and during he was fighting the band's US label over his artistic choices. "I was really surprised how open Daniel was," Creswell says. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
A 19-Year-Old College Student with Fever and Joint Pain Jun 21, 2007
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The Spondyloarthropathies May 8, 2007
Autoimmune Joint and Spine Disorders. the sacroiliac joint that attaches the lower back and the pelvis. (Suite101.com)
More » Apr 29, 2007
The spondyloarthropothies include alkylosing spondylitis, ulcerative colitis, psoriatic arthritis, reactive arthritis and undifferentiated spondylitis. The meeting is from 6:30-8 p.m. Monday, May 7, at St. Luke s Meridian Medical Offices, 520 S. Eagle Road, in the Lemhi Room. (Nampa Idaho Press-Tribune, ID)
Living with HIV Apr 4, 2007
In 1995, Adams was diagnosed with reactive arthritis, a rare and severe form of the condition that can occur after HIV has weakened the immune system. Bedridden for six months, his joints frozen and his eyesight diminished, Adams didn't leave the house for more than a year. (Palo Alto Online, CA)
And the band plays on Apr 1, 2007
Gone, too, is the musician who throughout 2002 feared that the severe effects of reactive arthritis would end his career. A few minutes later, his back to the bright afternoon light bouncing off the water, Johns smiles warmly as he puts a bottle of one of those blue isotonic drinks on the table. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
Should vaccines be required? Feb 28, 2007
According to the Merck product manufacturer insert, there was 1 case of juvenile arthritis, 2 cases of rheumatoid arthritis, 5 cases of arthritis, and 1 case of reactive arthritis out of 11,813 Gardasil recipients plus 1 case of lupus and 2 cases of arthritis out of 9,701 participants primarily receiving an aluminum containing placebo. Clinical trial investigators dismissed most of the 102 Gardasil and placebo associated serious adverse events, including 17 deaths, that occurred in the clinical... (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Metro)
