By If you haven’t heard of ‘coban wrap,’ compression clothing, or an ‘SI band’ — listen up.
By Tina Donvito
Using a Cane for Arthritis: What to Know Before You Buy One
Here’s how to know when it’s time to invest in canes or other assistive device to manage arthritis pain.
By Susan Ince
Alcohol and Arthritis: How Drinking Affects Your Joints, and 4 Tips for Imbibing Safely
Must arthritis mean the end to happy hour? The short answer: Probably not.
By Clogged arteries from too-little sleep can raise your risk of stroke, peripheral artery disease, and other problems.
By Sjögren’s Syndrome Can Increase Heart Disease Risk by 30% — Here’s What You Need to Know
Heart failure was of particular concern.
Lupus Is Linked to Higher Odds of 16 Types of Cancer — But Here’s How Doctors Help Patients Manage This Risk
A new study’s findings sound alarming, but doctors don’t want patients to overly worry.
By Think you shouldn’t exercise because it could make your arthritis symptoms worse? Most of the time, that’s just not the case.
By The Reassuring News About Vaccines You Need to Read Now
There’s so much misunderstanding and confusion about vaccines, especially if you’re immune-compromised because of inflammatory arthritis. But this statistic is encouraging.
The Urgent Question About Mental Health People with Arthritis Need to Ask Their Rheumatologist
Arthritis and depression commonly occur together, but a critical conversation about mental health isn’t happening at doctor visits.
By Some are available over the counter; some by prescription only. Here’s how your doctor thinks through which NSAID is best for your health needs.
By 9 Common Questions About Taking NSAIDs for Arthritis
Just because some kinds of NSAIDs are available over the counter doesn’t mean they don’t have important side effects to be aware of.
By You’re More Likely to Take Opioids for Chronic Arthritis Pain If You Live in These States
Rates of prescription opioid use among chronic pain patients use should be similar across the country. But it’s not, according to a recent study.
By When it comes to whether eating fish can reduce the risk of arthritis, there’s some conflict among different studies.
Wait: Is the Ketogenic Diet Good for Gout?
You’re not alone if you have a lot of questions about the ketogenic (keto) diet — it was the most Googled diet of 2018. But can eating a keto diet help control the symptoms of gout, as some recent headlines...
By Knee Exercises to Ease Arthritis Pain: How Exercise Helps Your Knees, and 7 Daily Exercises to Try
These knee-friendly exercises can help you feel better.
By Dibs Baer
This doctor-patient relationship has a huge impact on your well-being. Make sure it’s a good one.
By 20 Things Arthritis Patients Wish Rheumatologists Knew
“It’s hard to plan for my life when no one will tell me the hard truth.”
17 Things Your Rheumatologist Wishes You’d Stop Doing Already
Quit these habits and you’ll be a lot healthier — and happier.
Trying-to-conceive and expectant moms should read this.
#HolidaysAreHard with Chronic Illness, So Here Are 31 Stress-Relieving Tips to Get You Through December
You want it to be the most wonderful time of the year, but fatigue. And pain. And brain fog. These stress-soothing tips can help you have a healthier and happier holiday season in spite of chronic illness.
By Is It Growing Pains or Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis? Key Ways Parents Can Tell the Difference
You expect your child to complain of aches and pains when they have a cold or the flu, or even after a particularly active day. But what if there’s no obvious cause for their pain? In many cases, these symptoms...
By If you’re an arthritis patient like me, you probably want to see more effective treatments, at lower costs, with fewer side effects. And you might like a way to prevent your loved ones from having to deal with serious rheumatological…
By Fertility and Pregnancy Can Be Complicated and Confusing for People with Rheumatic Diseases — New Reproductive Health Guidelines Will Help
At its recent annual meeting in Chicago, the American College of Rheumatology (ACR) presented a draft of the first evidence-based guidelines designed to help rheumatologists and obstetrician/gynecologists (ob-gyns) advise patients with rheumatic disease about their reproductive choices. Although the guidelines...
Psoriatic Arthritis Patients May Do as Well with an Anti-TNF Drug Alone Instead of with Methotrexate
People with psoriatic arthritis (PsA) are often prescribed methotrexate, an anti-TNF drug like etanercept (Enbrel), or a combination of both. Which option is most effective?
