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.’
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Myositis include different types of inflammatory conditions, but all of them involve muscle weakness.
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Taking medication that directly targets the underlying inflammation seems to combat any increased risk for Alzheimer’s.
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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.
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‘Mommy, you used to cry a lot when I was younger.’
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A new study demonstrated just how these insurance requirements have a negative impact on patient care.
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Continue readingAnkylosing Spondylitis: Can It Cause Knee Pain?
When you think ‘ankylosing spondylitis,’ you tend to think: lower back pain. But you can have pain in peripheral joints like the knees.
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