Arthritis can make hooking a bra impossible some days. Here are better bra options for supporting your girls.
By Showering and Bathing with Arthritis: 18 Tips to Make It Easier
Here’s how to enjoy your tub time without struggling to squeeze shampoo bottles or worrying about slips and falls.
By What’s a Real Day in the Life with Rheumatoid Arthritis? Here’s a Look at Mine
‘Basically, it’s like running a marathon with the flu while in an existential crisis.’
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.
Medication changes are common when you’re managing a chronic disease like arthritis. Here’s how to navigate them like a pro.
These Factors Predict Which Non-Radiographic Axial Spondyloarthritis Patients Will Hit Remission on Humira
A certain subset of people was more likely to achieve and stay in remission after starting the anti TNF biologic adalimumab.
Dupuytren’s Contracture: Treatment Options You Need to Know About
If you have trigger finger from Dupuytren’s, here’s what you should know about your treatment options to feel better and improve your quality of life.
Some arthritis patients swear that ditching gluten has helped their joint pain; others haven’t seen any impact. So what does the research say about gluten, inflammation, and arthritis?
By Weight Lifting with Arthritis: Is It Good or Bad for You?
Weight lifting when you have joint pain may sound like a bad idea, but it’s actually an important way to manage and relieve arthritis pain.
Cycling and Arthritis: Why Cycling Is Good for Your Joints, and How to Get Started
Bike riding is a great form of exercise for people with arthritis. Here’s why, and how to cycle safely.
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.
By 20 Things Rheumatology Nurses Wish Patients Knew
Rheumatology nurses are a wealth of information, both practical and medical. Time to take advantage of it.
Not sure where to go from here? These tips from fellow patients will make you feel less overwhelmed.
By Is It a Bunion or Something Else? 6 Health Problems You Might Mistake for Bunions
If you have a painful bump on your big toe, it might not necessarily be the bunion you think it is.
By Susan Ince
Joint Count Test for Arthritis: What Is It?
Here’s what happens during a joint count test — and how doctors use the results to guide your arthritis treatment.
If you’ve been experiencing pain in your wrist, you may be wondering if arthritis could be to blame. Here’s how to know, and what to do next.
These Factors Appear to Make Fatigue Worse in Psoriatic Arthritis
Nearly half of PsA patients reported high levels of fatigue in a recent study. Here’s what they had in common.
Patient Self-Reports of Rheumatoid Arthritis Hand Flares Match Ultrasound Findings
Say study authors: ‘Patient-reported joint assessment may aid in capturing flares between routine clinical visits.’
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.
