Living with arthritis is hard. But this advice from fellow patients can make the going a little less tough.
I Have 6 Chronic Diseases, Including Rheumatoid Arthritis and Diabetes. This Is the Advice That Gets Me Through It.
‘Do up to 80 percent of what you think you are capable of and then stop.’
By Preventing Falls and Slips When You Have Arthritis: 15 Important Tips
Falling is both more common and more serious for people with arthritis — here’s what you can do today to lower your risk.
Selma Blair walked the 2019 Oscar red carpet with a cane in her first public appearance since sharing her multiple sclerosis diagnosis.
By If You Sleep Less Than 6 Hours a Night, Your Arteries Are More Likely to Be Clogged with Plaque
Clogged arteries from too-little sleep can raise your risk of stroke, peripheral artery disease, and other problems.
Sjögren’s Syndrome Can Increase Heart Disease Risk by 30% — Here’s What You Need to Know
Heart failure was of particular concern.
Fatigue is one of the most invisible and misunderstood parts of managing arthritis.
By Nearly Two-Thirds of Arthritis Patients Say They Take Fewer Vacations Because of Their Disease
Traveling can be a lot harder when you have chronic pain, fatigue, and a boatload of medication. Here’s what can help.
87% of Arthritis Patients Say Friends and Family Don’t Really Understand Their Disease
We know it’s hard for others without arthritis to ‘get it.’ Here’s what can help.
Steroid injections are given to relieve joint pain, but new research shows they were also associated with OA progression.
Ask a Pharmacist: What’s the Right Time to Take Your Arthritis Medication?
In our ‘Ask a Pharmacist’ column in partnership with AllianceRx Walgreens Prime, we get the facts about how to know the best time to take your medication. The short answer: It depends.
Inflammatory Arthritis Patients May Face Higher Risk of Alzheimer’s, But Anti-TNF Biologics May Offset It
Taking medication that directly targets the underlying inflammation seems to combat any increased risk for Alzheimer’s.
These not-so-scary veggies have gotten an unfair bad rap. Let’s clear up some things about nightshades and inflammation.
Eating More Protein from Plants Could Help You Live Longer — and Healthier
But you don’t have to go completely vegetarian or vegan to reap the benefits.
Low-Purine Diet for Gout: What to Eat, Sample Menu, and More
If you have gout, a painful type of arthritis, you may be trying to limit purines in your diet. Here’s what you need to know to get started.
Brain fog, fatigue, and chronic pain are a perfect storm for not remembering to take all your doses on time.
By Susan Ince
What Is a Rheumatologist? What They Treat and When You Need to See One
Whether a rheumatologist has been your partner in health for years or you’re pondering seeing one for the first time, here’s some things to know about these quite special specialists.
More Than Half of Patients Who Get a Prescription for a New Medication May Not Know How to Take It
Lack of time at the doctor’s office may be a big reason for the knowledge gap.
A recent study found that ultrasound tests may be an especially helpful imaging test for helping doctors figure out what’s causing your joint pain.
Fibromyalgia Tender Points: What and Where Are They?
And does counting tender points in fibromyalgia even still matter?
9 Diseases That Can Mimic Fibromyalgia (and Delay Your Diagnosis)
Fibromyalgia can be tricky to diagnose, which is why you may have one of these other conditions instead.
When you think ‘ankylosing spondylitis,’ you tend to think: lower back pain. But you can have pain in peripheral joints like the knees.
Arthritis in Your Toes: Signs of Toe Arthritis, and What to Do About It
If your toes hurt, you might not suspect arthritis as the culprit. But arthritis pain in toes is more common than you think.
Does Fibromyalgia Cause Back Pain?
Discover why fibromyalgia may cause your back to ache or whether another health problem could be the culprit — and what you can do about it.
Maintaining healthy insulin and blood sugar levels is so important.
11 Psoriatic Arthritis Complications You Need to Know About
The inflammatory arthritis psoriatic arthritis affects more than just your joints and skin. Learn more about common PsA comorbidities and how to prevent and manage them.
9 Ankylosing Spondylitis Complications You Need to Know About
The inflammatory arthritis ankylosing spondylitis can impact your entire body. Learn more about common ankylosing spondylitis comorbidities and how to prevent and manage them.
