Ask An Expert: Alzheimers

I have gout and am taking allopurinol daily. I also am taking meloxicam daily for arthritis in the hip. Since gout is a form of arthritis, can I stop taking the allopurinol and use the meloxicam to treat both the gout and the hip pain?

Do pain medications prevent arthritis from worsening, directly or indirectly? If I choose not to take medications for chronic arthritis pain due to a concern about potential side effects, am I allowing the arthritis to worsen?

Can trauma to a joint cause arthritis?

Can arthritis in neck and shoulders be the cause of "positional vertigo?" In the past, when I've experienced vertigo symptoms, I've visited my chiropractor for an adjustment that would successfully relieve my misalignment, which was pinching a nerve in my neck and causing the dizziness. My last episode was not as successful, though.

Is there any connection between rheumatoid arthritis and alcohol consumption? Does a prior history of waterborne hepatitis predispose a person to RA?

Can rheumatoid arthritis cause degenerative bone cysts?

I have a strong family history of arthritis. Are there steps I can take now to prevent arthritis or at least delay onset?

What are the side effects of Plaquenil?

What is the best exercise for relieving pain in the hip joint?