Symptoms.—Local pain in the muscles, sharp or dull, aching constant, or caused by certain movements and is usually relieved by pressure. It lasts from a few days to several weeks and frequently recurs. The common forms are: Lumbago. This affects the muscles of the back, and usually comes on suddenly with a sharp stich-like pain, and is chiefly seen in those who labor hard, often completely disabling them for a time.
Torticollis (stiff or wry neck).—It is usually on the side or back of the neck. Comes from a draught of cold wind on the neck, etc.
Pleurodynia, pain in the chest muscles, etc.—With pain in all movements of the chest, resembling intercostal neuralgia or pleurisy.
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Diet for Rheumatism from the Head Nurse of a Prominent Hospital:—
May Take—
Soups.—Mutton broth, chicken or beef tea, in small quantities.
Fish.—Raw clams or oysters, fresh fish (whiter kinds) boiled.
Meats.—Chicken, calf 's head, sweetbread, tripe, broiled fat bacon or broiled ham (all sparingly).
Farinaceous.—Whole wheat, corn or brown bread, arrowroot, rice, dry toast, milk toast.