Psoriatic Arthritis Diagnosis: How Doctors Diagnose Psoriatic Arthritis
May 7, 2019
Delays in getting diagnosed with psoriatic arthritis are all too common. Knowing what to expect may help speed up the process.
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Seeing a Rheumatologist for Rheumatoid Arthritis: What to Know Before Your First Visit
May 7, 2019
Getting diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis can be a challenging process, but being prepared can help.
Continue readingNew Study: Infertility and Anxiety about Diagnosis Diminish Family Size in Women with Arthritis
May 6, 2019
UPPER NYACK, N.Y.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Today, CreakyJoints®, a Global Healthy Living Foundation patient community, reported study results suggesting that infertility, alongside potentially outsized fear and anxiety related to their diagnoses, may affect the family sizes of women with inflammatory arthritis. “Pregnancy, Periods, and ‘The Pill’:...Continue reading
This Simple ‘Grind Test’ Can Predict If Your Knee Osteoarthritis Will Get Worse
May 6, 2019
Doctors might be able to use this simple office test to predict whose knee OA may need more serious treatment.
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How to Get a Better Night’s Sleep with Arthritis: 18 Tips that Patients Swear By
May 6, 2019
Painsomnia is real, but this advice can help you start sleeping well again.
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Sjögren’s Symptoms: 11 Clues You Might Be Ignoring
May 3, 2019
You might think of dry eyes or a parched mouth, but there are other subtle signs of Sjogren’s disease (formerly syndrome) you may be ignoring.
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9 Medical Tests You Need Before Starting a Biologic Drug
May 3, 2019
From tests to detect silent hepatitis to checking cholesterol and blood sugar, these are critical to make sure you stay healthy while using biologic drugs.
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Statins Reduce Heart Attacks in People with Rheumatoid Arthritis, But Not Everyone With RA Needs to Take Them
May 2, 2019
Should you take statins to help reduce your heart disease risk if you have RA? Here’s what a new study says about it.
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Rheumatoid Arthritis Symptoms: 15 Clues You Might Be Ignoring
May 2, 2019
You might be aware of joint pain, but it’s important to be aware of the other RA symptoms that can help clinch a diagnosis.
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Gout Flares: How to Treat Them (and Prevent Them in the Future)
May 1, 2019
The excruciating pain and swelling during a gout flare is pretty hard to ignore.
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