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What Is Sacroiliitis, and How Does It Affect Arthritis?

March 18, 2019

Sacroiliitis is inflammation of one or both of your sacroiliac joints. Called SI joints for short, they are situated on each side of your spine, and connect the sacrum (or base of your spine) to the ilium (the top part…

by Teresa Dumain

Support

Loneliness and Chronic Illness: The Inspiring Ways 8 Patients Cope With It

March 15, 2019

Loneliness kills. Feeling lonely on a regular basis can shorten your lifespan by 26 percent, making it deadlier than obesity or alcoholism, according to a study published in the journal Perspectives on Psychology. One of the biggest risk factors for…

by Charlotte Hilton Andersen

Education, Rheumatoid Arthritis Treatment & Care

Arthritis in Your Shoulders: Clear Signs Your Shoulder Pain Could Be Arthritis, and What to Do About It

March 15, 2019

Experiencing pain or limited range of motion in your shoulder? Here’s what could be causing the problem.

by Jessica Brown

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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…

by Karyn Repinski

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.

by Marissa Laliberte

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.

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.

by CreakyStaff