What can a person with rheumatoid arthritis do for the pain, and the disease itself? Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a chronic inflammatory condition that typically affects the synorial membranes in the joints of the hands, feet, wrists, ankles, and knees. Women with RA outnumber men 3:1 and the usual age of onset is between 20 [...]

Foot fungus has run in my family for years, and now that I’ve heard about Sporanox, it seems my prayers have been answered. The only problem is that the side effects — liver damage — seem to outweigh the benefits. Can you suggest another oral medication that would cure my problem without the terrible side [...]

For the past year and a half, I seem to be getting sick every month or so. The last time it was strep throat, and the time before that it was the common cold. I have had strep throat three times in the past 18 months. Should I be taking anything special to help combat [...]