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Introduction
Do you know the facts about arthritis? Try this quiz to test your knowledge.
True or False
False. More than half of people affected by arthritis are under age 65 and many are under age 45. Rheumatoid arthritis can affect people of all ages, even children.
True. If the lining of the joint becomes inflamed, you may have rheumatoid arthritis. If the cushioning cartilage in the joint becomes damaged, you may have osteoarthritis or “wear and tear” arthritis.
False. Interventions to prevent or reduce arthritis-related pain include: gentle chiropractic manipulation, weight control, physical activity, massage therapy, herbs and supplements, hydrotherapy, acupuncture and acupressure, decreasing food sensitivities, diet therapy, prayer and spirituality, etc.
True. Post-traumatic arthritis can develop after an injury. This type of arthritis is similar to osteoarthritis and may develop years after a fracture or ligament injury.
True. Sudden onset is possible, but, generally, the pain develops gradually. A joint may become stiff and swollen, making it difficult to bend. Pain and swelling are worse in the morning after sleeping or after a period of inactivity. Pain also may increase after walking, stair climbing or kneeling.
False. Researchers are making progress in finding the underlying causes for the major types of arthritis.
True. However, it can occur in other joints, also. Arthritis occurs more in women than in men and usually after the age of 40-45.
False. Rheumatoid arthritis is not an inherited disease.
True. However, research is underway to develop techniques to replace or “grow” cartilage in areas where it has been worn away.
False. Regular exercise strengthens bones, increases muscle mass and reduces joint and muscle pain.
Please review the symptom check list below and indicate any symptoms you are experiencing.
Symptom |
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moderate |
severe |
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Hot Flashes |
Low Estrogen |
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Incontinence |
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Irregular Periods |
Estrogen Dominance |
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Uterine Fibroids |
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Water Retention |
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Tender Breasts |
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Fibrocystic Breasts |
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Increased Forgetfulness |
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Foggy Thinking |
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Tearful |
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Depressed |
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Mood Swings |
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Stress |
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Morning Fatigue |
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Difficulty Sleeping |
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Decreased Stamina |
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Anxious |
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Irritable |
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Nervous |
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Fibromyalgia |
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Allergies |
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Headaches |
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Sugar Cravings |
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Dizzy Spells |
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Cold Body Temperature |
Thyroid |
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Goiter |
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Hoarseness |
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Hair Dry or Brittle |
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Nails Breaking or Brittle |
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Constipation |
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Slow Pulse Rate |
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Rapid Heartbeat |
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Heart Palpitations |
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Infertility Problems |
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Acne |
Metabolic Syndrome High Androgens |
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Increased Facial/Body Hair |
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Scalp Hair Loss |
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Weight Gain – Hips |
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Weight Gain – Waist |
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High Cholesterol |
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Elevated Triglycerides |
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Decreased Libido |
Low Androgens/ Other |
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Decreased Muscle Size |
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Thinning Skin |
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Ringing in Ears |
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Rapid Aging |
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Aches and Pains |
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Bone Loss |
Please review the symptom check list below and indicate any symptoms you are experiencing.
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moderate |
severe |
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Decreased Urine Flow |
Estrogen Dominance |
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Increased Urinary Urge |
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Weight Gain – Chest / Hips |
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Weight Gain – Waist |
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Decreased Libido |
Metabolic Syndrome/ Low Androgens |
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Decreased Erections |
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Ringing in Ears |
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High Cholesterol |
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Elevated Triglycerides |
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Hot Flashes |
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Night Sweats |
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Decreased Mental Sharpness |
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Increased Forgetfulness |
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Decreased Muscle Size |
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Decreased Flexibility |
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Sore Muscles |
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Increased Joint Pain |
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Bone Loss |
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Rapid Aging |
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Thinning Skin |
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Decreased Stamina |
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Burned Out Feeling |
Adrenals |
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Nervous |
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Headaches |
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Sugar Cravings |
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Dizzy Spells |
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Cold Body Temperature |
Thyroid/ Other |
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Goiter |
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Hoarseness |
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Hair Dry or Brittle |
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Slow Pulse Rate |
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Rapid Heartbeat |
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Heart Palpitations |
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Infertility problems |
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Allergies |
How Old is Your Spine?
Did you know that your spine may be “older” than you are? Depending on how you use or “abuse” your spine and what accidents or medical conditions you have had, your spine may be wearing out faster than the rest of your body. Answering these questions may help you understand the stresses that may be taking “years” off your spine, leading to spinal degeneration.
Answer the following questions and then send your responses to us. . . We will contact you with suggestions!
Do you repeatedly:
YES NO
___ ___ Hold your head to one side to cradle the telephone?
___ ___ Slouch when you’re reading or writing?
___ ___ Keep your legs straight when you’re bending or lifting?
___ ___ Twist when lifting something?
___ ___ Sleep on your stomach or on a poor mattress or a couch?
Have you ever:
YES NO
___ ___ Had a childhood fall or sports injury?
___ ___ Had a whiplash from an accident?
___ ___ Been knocked unconscious?
Have you ever been told you have:
YES NO
___ ___ Scoliosis (sideways curvature of the spine)?
___ ___ Spondylolisthesis (forward misalignment of one vertebra over another)?
___ ___ A hemivertebra (underdeveloped vertebra on one side)?
___ ___ Other back problems or spinal malformations?
Do you:
YES NO
___ ___ Work long hours without breaks?
___ ___ Let things “stress you out”?
___ ___ Eat fast/junk food?
___ ___ Skip exercising because you’re too busy?
The more times you answered yes, the more likely it is that your spine is degenerating.
Now it’s time to learn about your spine so you can maintain or improve its health.
POINT SCALE
0= never or almost never have the symptom
1= occasionally have it, effect is not severe
2= occasionally have it, effect is severe
3= frequently have it, effect is not severe
4= frequently have it, effect is severe
DIGESTIVE
___ Nausea or vomiting
___ Diarrhea
___ Constipation
___ Bloated feeling
___ Belching, passing gas
___ Heartburn
___ TOTAL
EARS
___ Itchy ears
___ Earaches, ear infection
___ Drainage from ear
___ Ringing in ears, hearing loss
___ TOTAL
EMOTIONS
___ Mood swings
___ Anxiety, fear, nervousness
___ Anger, irritability
___ Depression
___ TOTAL
ENERGY/ACTIVITY
___ Fatigue, sluggishness
___ Apathy, lethargy
___ Hyperactivity
___ Restlessness
___ TOTAL
EYES
___ Watery, itchy eyes
___ Swollen, reddened or sticky eyelids
___ Dark circles under eyes
___ Blurred/tunnel vision
___ TOTAL
HEAD
___ Headaches
___ Faintness
___ Dizziness
___ Insomnia
___ TOTAL
LUNGS
___ Chest congestion
___ Asthma, bronchitis
___ Shortness of breath
___ Difficulty breathing
___ TOTAL
MIND
___ Poor memory
___ Confusion
___ Poor concentration
___ Poor coordination
___ Difficulty making decisions
___ Stuttering, stammering
___ Slurred speech
___ Learning disabilities
___ TOTAL
MOUTH/THROAT
___ Chronic coughing
___ Gagging, frequent need to clear throat
___ Sore throat, hoarse
___ Swollen or discolored tongue, gums, lips
___ Canker sores
___ TOTAL
NOSE
___ Stuffy nose
___ Sinus problems
___ Hay fever
___ Sneezing attacks
___ Excessive mucus
___ TOTAL
SKIN
___ Acne
___ Hives, rashes, dry skin
___ Hair loss
___ Flushing or hot flashes
___ Excessive sweating
___ TOTAL
HEART
___ Skipped heartbeats
___ Rapid heartbeats
___ Chest pain
___ TOTAL
JOINTS/MUSCLES
___ Pain or aches in joints
___ Arthritis
___ Stiffness, limited movement
___ Pain, aches in muscles
___ Feeling of weakness or tiredness
___ TOTAL
WEIGHT
___ Binge eating/drinking
___ Craving certain foods
___ Excessive weight
___ Compulsive eating
___ Water retention
___ Underweight
___ TOTAL
OTHER
___ Frequent illness
___ Frequent or urgent urination
___ Genital itch, discharge
___ TOTAL
______GRAND TOTAL
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Thank you for taking the time to read these reviews.
Dr. Rosenfeld is a great teaching Doctor.
"I was in a car accident and had a back and neck injury. In addition, I had pain in my hip and tingling in my cheeks. A long time ago (before my accident) I had visited a physical therapist that hooked me up to electrical stimulation and put heat on me for weeks. Over time I got better. I found Dr. Rosenfeld through my PPO Blue Cross list of providers. The first couple of weeks were learning new habits and each time and each visit I have learned more of what I can do to maintain the relief that Dr. Rosenfeld has brought me. I am able to work without pain for days at a time and I know I can return to Dr. Rosenfeld's office and get support for continuing recovery. I am still working on permanent neck pain relief but my lower back, hip and cheek tingling are gone! Wonderful. Dr. Rosenfeld helps me and motivates me to keep coming in! Her office staff is completely supportive and knowledgeable too. Dr. Rosenfeld is a great teaching Doctor."
Dr. Rosenfeld is a very loving and generous doctor.
"Dr. Rosenfeld is a very loving and generous doctor. I highly recommend her. She is always studying and learning new ways to help her clients. Dr. Rosenfeld has a very long list of techniques that she can offer to help. Dr. Rosenfeld is high energy and fun and an inspiration. I am grateful that my 19 yo son is her patient since I want him to meet motivated professionals."
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"About 3 months ago, started having worsening pain in my thighs and calves when walking. It had gotten so bad that when walking more than a few houses, I had to stop because of the severe pain. Had an MRI and was diagnosed with spinal stenosis, severe degenerative disc disease and protruding discs. Since I wanted to avoid surgery, I decided to try Spinal Decompression treatments from Dr. Iris, twice a week for 5 weeks. Now am able to walk a mile or more with NO PAIN, NO NUMBNESS and my NEUROPATHY IS GONE! My advice..just try the Spinal Decompression Therapy!"
She and her staff go out of their way to try to fit you in for an appointment even if they are very busy
"Dr. Iris has been treating several members of my family for over a year now and we highly recommend her. I have been having chronic neck and back pain for several years and feel so much better after every adjustment. I also appreciate that Dr. Iris will recommend and provide vitamins or natural treatments for other health issues. She and her staff go out of their way to try to fit you in for an appointment even if they are very busy. She is very patient-oriented and is a fun and caring person to be around."
My neck is feeling so much better
"I had neck pain that I had suffered from since a car accident in June of 2005. I suffered with this pain everyday - sometimes mildly and sometimes more severely. Also, my adrenal glands were shot and I was feeling a lot of stress. I had been seeing another chiropractor for about a year with little results. My pain never really went away despite facet blocks, trigger point injections and physical therapy. My mother told me about Dr. Rosenfeld and I made an appointment. My neck is feeling so much better. My flare-ups are few and when they do occur Dr. Rosenfeld resolves them quickly. The DSF supplement has helped me tremendously. I no longer feel frazzled or out of sorts. Thank you!!!"
A course of treatment for both of us eliminated our pain
"I was referred to Dr. Iris in 1996 from a psychologist who was seeing my son. As a computer user of thirty years I was in bad shape and had chronic pain. My son had constant back pain because his school backpack often weighed more than forty pounds. We both needed help… fast. Dr. Iris made time for us right away and even after the first visit we experienced some relief. A course of treatment for both of us eliminated our pain and Dr. Iris taught us stretching exercises that we use daily. We continue to visit Dr. Iris for maintenance regularly.
The results were truly outstanding after only a few weeks of treatment.
"I developed lower back pain following very light work in my garden! The condition had been underlying since a recent flight from New York. I had previously had a similar episode over 10 years ago. The back pain was preventing me from carrying out most of my daily living events. I needed immediate help on a Saturday morning and found Dr. Rosenfeld through a Google search on the internet. The results were truly outstanding after only a few weeks of treatment. I was well on the way to recovery assisted by a new "toolbox" of exercises provided by Dr. Rosenfeld. I am now fulfilling the majority of my daily living events - even cleaning my car. My goal is now to resume my jogging routine which my back condition has prevented me from doing."
I have actually been pain free more days than not and have been sleeping better.
"I had Sciatica and lower back problems with immense pain. I could not sit, stand or lay down without absolute pain. It had been ongoing for the past ten years and I think an old fall down the stairs started it. Basically I would only go to a doctor at the urgent care when it was severe enough. They gave me muscle relaxers and Vicodin. They helped but not for the long term. I was referred to Dr. Rosenfeld by Hilary Arnatt. The results have been amazing! I have actually been pain free more days than not and have been sleeping better. Thank you!"
Her patients come first there is no question about that.
"I have known Dr. Iris for over 15 years & in all that time she has never wavered from being not only a professional in her field, but treating you like a friend. She has always taken good care of me & made time to see me when I've needed her care. She is always on a quest to learn more & educate her patients so they can lead healthy lives. Her patients come first there is no question about that."
I am being treated by Dr. Rosenfeld for pain relief.
"I am a law enforcement officer. I had middle back pain like a pinch under the left shoulder blade area. This limited me from working out and running. I was very conscious at work with regard to my profession. I had heard from a friend that chiropractors thoroughly studied the spine, concentrated on one discipline as opposed to western medicine. I am being treated by Dr. Rosenfeld for pain relief. Because of the long hours of sitting in a radio car or long hours standing and the approximately fifty pounds of gear I wear on a daily basis, I don't have the small aches and pains I used to have. I have talked to several of my co-workers who complain of back pain and told them to consult a chiropractor. I have also told them about some of the other services Dr. Rosenfeld provides."