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Symptoms

Central Sensitization Is Common in Axial Spondyloarthritis, Which Could Explain Why Up to 40% of Patients on Biologics Still Have High Levels of Chronic Pain

June 18, 2020

Could pain symptoms be improved in researchers assess patients’ pain perception as part of their treatment plan?

by Barbara Brody

Coronavirus, Living with Arthritis, Navigating Arthritis Treatments During COVID-19

The Steroid Dexamethasone May Increase COVID-19 Survival: What Arthritis Patients Should Know

June 17, 2020

This commonly prescribed steroid might be lifesaving for critically ill coronavirus patients.

by Barbara Brody

About Arthritis, Gout, Gout Treatment & Care

Taking Methotrexate with Pegloticase (Krystexxa) for Gout May Make Treatment More Effective

June 17, 2020

In uncontrolled gout, the infused treatment pegloticase is more tolerable and effective if methotrexate is given before and during treatment, new research shows.

by Susan Ince

Mental Health

Here Are 5 Things That Helped Me Reframe My Negative Attitude About Rheumatoid Arthritis

June 17, 2020

‘I’m no Perfect Pollyanna. But I just don’t want the experience of living with a chronic illness — I’ve had RA for more than a decade — to be negative 24/7.’

by Dibs Baer

Symptoms

Few Non-Radiographic Axial Spondyloarthritis Patients End Up with Spine Damage

June 16, 2020

In a new study, hardly anyone who had nr-axSpA at baseline developed spinal damage within two years.

by Barbara Brody

Lifestyle

How to Talk to a New Dating Partner About Your Chronic Illness and Disabilities, According to Health Psychologists

June 16, 2020

Plus, the signs they’re a keeper based on how they respond.

by Kelsey Kloss

About Arthritis, Psoriatic Arthritis, Psoriatic Arthritis Patient Perspectives

The Surprising Lesson the Movie ‘Beaches’ Recently Taught Me About Parenting with an Autoimmune Disease

June 16, 2020

Thanks to the coronavirus pandemic and a psoriatic arthritis flare that isn’t responding to medication, writer Deanna Kizis is struggling with how to talk about her health problems with her young daughter.

by Deanna Kizis

About Arthritis, Gout, Gout Overview

When It Comes to Gout Risk, Genetic Factors Might Matter More Than Weight

June 16, 2020

Some disease risk factors can’t be changed and certain people inherit a strong predisposition to developing gout.

by Barbara Brody

Living with Arthritis

Working at Home with Arthritis: 5 Important Tips for Less Pain

June 15, 2020

If you live with chronic pain, it’s important to arrange your temporary workspace in a way that protects your joints and muscles.

by Kelsey Kloss

Diet & Exercise

How a Personalized Exercise Program Helped Reduce Fatigue, Inflammation, Body Fat, and Brain Fog in Rheumatoid Arthritis Patients

June 13, 2020

People who were randomly assigned to a workout program based on their “baseline cardiovascular fitness, strength, and perceived ability” improved their physical and mental health compared with people who were just told to exercise more by their doctor.

by Barbara Brody

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

Central Sensitization Is Common in Axial Spondyloarthritis, Which Could Explain Why Up to 40% of Patients on Biologics Still Have High Levels of Chronic Pain

The Steroid Dexamethasone May Increase COVID-19 Survival: What Arthritis Patients Should Know

Taking Methotrexate with Pegloticase (Krystexxa) for Gout May Make Treatment More Effective

Here Are 5 Things That Helped Me Reframe My Negative Attitude About Rheumatoid Arthritis

Few Non-Radiographic Axial Spondyloarthritis Patients End Up with Spine Damage

How to Talk to a New Dating Partner About Your Chronic Illness and Disabilities, According to Health Psychologists

The Surprising Lesson the Movie ‘Beaches’ Recently Taught Me About Parenting with an Autoimmune Disease

When It Comes to Gout Risk, Genetic Factors Might Matter More Than Weight

Working at Home with Arthritis: 5 Important Tips for Less Pain

How a Personalized Exercise Program Helped Reduce Fatigue, Inflammation, Body Fat, and Brain Fog in Rheumatoid Arthritis Patients

What It Means When I’m in a Rheumatoid Arthritis Flare

Eileen Davidson

How to Know When You’re Overdoing It with Rheumatoid Arthritis

Eileen Davidson

But Am I Disabled Enough? Battling Feelings of Self-Doubt

Angie Ebba

New Poll Results: Vaccine Confidence in the Chronic Illness Community

Zoe Rothblatt