Ask An Expert: Arthritis

I have been taking 1000 mg of glucosamine daily for at least a couple of years. It has done wonders for my cartilage trouble and now I do not get water on the knee. Do I have to stop taking it?

Does the lactose in dairy products cause pain and stiffness in the joints of people with arthritis?

What is the best natural way to combat the aches and pains of arthritis?

Does a lack of vitamins B12, B6 or folic acid have an effect on arthritis?

What can I take for pain when I am on prednisone? Can I take over-the-counter medicine like Advil, Tylenol, or Motrin?

Are there vision disorders associated with rheumatoid arthritis?

Why are men who take methotrexate told not to father a child until 3 to 6 months after stopping the medication?

I had arthroscopic knee surgery, developed a knee infection and had to repeat the surgery. Now I've been diagnosed with septic arthritis. What is septic arthritis and how is it treated?

Within the past couple of weeks I have developed costochondritis. Is this common? What can I do for the pain? How long does costochondritis last?

I was diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis almost 4 years ago. Multiple treatments have been ineffective. I just changed doctors and the new team of specialists mentioned "mixed connective tissue disease" as a possible diagnosis. Can you tell me more about this and its relationship to rheumatoid arthritis?