Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) can be notoriously tricky to diagnose, thanks to the fact that while certain blood tests, imaging tests, and a physical exam and symptoms can provide clues, a doctor really needs to look at the whole picture to…
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Knowing the factors that contribute to RA risk can help you mitigate them.
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If you get frequent gout attacks or have evidence that the disease has caused a visible buildup of uric acid crystals (tophi), then your doctor has likely recommended taking a preventive gout medication to protect your joints. Two options —…
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This steroid is commonly prescribed to help with RA flares. Here’s what you need to know before you start it.
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These supplements and spices are becoming more and more popular, but are they worth a try?
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Strengthening the muscles around your hip joint is key to keeping them strong and mobile with age.
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As you go through the process of getting diagnosed with an autoimmune disease, you’ll be confronted with a slew of tests — most of which you’d probably never heard of before. Rheumatoid arthritis and other types of inflammatory, autoimmune arthritis…
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Heart failure was of particular concern.
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You’ll likely get this blood test if your doctor suspects you have an autoimmune, inflammatory disease.
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Raise your hand if you dread laundry day. Or if the thought of scrubbing your bathtub makes you feel anxious. When you have osteoarthritis or inflammatory arthritis, the daily and weekly chores everyone finds annoying can feel even more burdensome,…
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