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A podcast that inspires and teaches you how to live a fuller life while safely managing pain.

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Join migraine patients as they explore the challenges, hopes, and triumphs of living with migraines.

Do You Know About IgG4-Related Disease?

Learn about this rare, multi-organ autoimmune disorder and hear inspiring stories from real patients.

Coronavirus, Daily Living During COVID-19, Living with Arthritis

Immunocompromised? What to Do If You Get Pushback for Wearing a Mask in Public

If someone gives you a hard time for wearing a mask, here’s how to react and protect yourself.

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Listen to the new season of "Thriving While Aching"

Listen to the 'Talking Head Pain' Podcast

Do You Know About IgG4-Related Disease?

Coronavirus, Daily Living During COVID-19, Living with Arthritis

Immunocompromised? What to Do If You Get Pushback for Wearing a Mask in Public

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Diet & Exercise

Yoga for Arthritis: 5 Gentle Postures That Feel Good

March 14, 2019

Relaxation can be a real catch-22 for people with arthritis. The nervous system is where pain signals occur, so relaxing the body can help reduce pain. But because having arthritis can lead to a hyper-aroused nervous system, it can sometimes…

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by Karyn Repinski

Pseudogout

About Arthritis, Gout, Gout Overview

Could Your Joint Pain Actually Be ‘Pseudogout?’ Here Are Some Clues

March 14, 2019

Don’t confuse pseudogout for gout. They’re not the same.

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by Marissa Laliberte

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Alternative Medicine

Apple Cider Vinegar for Arthritis: Will It Help?

March 13, 2019

Is a rheumatoid arthritis cure-all as close as your pantry shelf? Sorry — but probably not.

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by Susan Ince

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Alternative Medicine

Medical Marijuana Is Safe for Older Adults — and Can Even Help Wean People Off Opioids

March 13, 2019

Seniors who live with chronic pain, sleep problems, pain related to nerve damage (neuropathy), or anxiety felt better after incorporating medical marijuana into their treatment, according to a new review that will be presented at the American Academy of Neurology...Continue reading

by Barbara Brody

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Rheumatoid Arthritis Patient Perspectives, Support

When Rheumatoid Arthritis Made Things Feel Hopeless, Believing These 3 Principles Changed Everything

March 12, 2019

RA took away Eileen Davidson’s career and made being a single mother even more challenging. Here’s what helped changed her perspective on a devastating diagnosis.

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by CreakyStaff

Low Disease Activity in Psoriatic Arthritis

About Arthritis, Psoriatic Arthritis, Psoriatic Arthritis Treatment & Care

You’re Much More Likely to Hit Remission in Psoriatic Arthritis with This Kind of Treatment Plan

March 12, 2019

A ‘step-up’ approach, or starting with milder drugs first, seems to reduce your chances of hitting remission.

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by Barbara Brody

OTC Drugs

Navigating Healthcare

More Than Half of Patients Who Get a Prescription for a New Medication May Not Know How to Take It

March 11, 2019

Lack of time at the doctor’s office may be a big reason for the knowledge gap.

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by Barbara Brody

Ankylosing Spondylitis Side Effects Infographic

About Arthritis, Axial Spondyloarthritis, Axial Spondyloarthritis Symptoms & Complications

The 10 Worst Side Effects of Ankylosing Spondylitis, and How to Cope with Them

March 11, 2019

The list of AS symptoms is long, but these lifestyle adjustments can help you start to feel better.

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by Tina Donvito

Arthritis Art Knee Pain

Poets & Artists Corner

Arthritis Through Art: During a Knee Arthritis Flare, It Feels Like My Muscles Are Melting Away

March 8, 2019

“The pain was so intense that I just imagined the inflammation in my body kind of like sulfuric acid.”

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by CreakyStaff

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What Is Synovitis, and How Does It Affect Arthritis?

March 8, 2019

There may be no obvious sign of injury or swelling that’s causing the joint pain when you have synovitis.

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by Teresa Dumain