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ACR 2019, Medications

If You’re in Remission on a DMARD for Rheumatoid Arthritis, Should You Taper? Here’s What New Research Says

November 15, 2019

New data compares what happens when the dosage of DMARDs such as methotrexate is tapered or kept steady.

by Susan Ince

Diet & Exercise

Walking with Arthritis: Benefits, Tips, How to Prevent Pain

November 15, 2019

Walking is one of the best forms of exercise you can do when you have arthritis.

by Teresa Dumain

About Arthritis, Psoriatic Arthritis, Psoriatic Arthritis Treatment & Care

New Trial of Tremfya Shows Promising Results for Psoriatic Arthritis

November 14, 2019

Already approved for psoriasis, the IL-23 inhibitor is looking good for patients with psoriatic arthritis.

by Barbara Brody

Alternative Medicine

14 Things Massage Therapists Wish Arthritis Patients Knew

November 14, 2019

Regular massages can be a key part of your arthritis treatment and self-care. These tips can help ensure you get the right massage — and get the most out of it.

by Charlotte Hilton Andersen

ACR 2019, Symptoms

If Rheumatoid Arthritis Inflammation Is Improving, Be Patient: Less Pain and Fatigue May Be Coming

November 12, 2019

Knowing there could be a lag between objective measures of improvement and patient-reported outcomes could help prevent over-treatment.

by Barbara Brody

ACR 2019, Lifestyle

Good News for Pregnant Women with Arthritis: Most Babies Exposed to Biologics in Utero Don’t Get Serious Infections

November 12, 2019

Although biologics cross the placenta, research shows they lead to few infections in babies after they’re born.

by Susan Ince

About Arthritis, Osteoarthritis, Osteoarthritis Treatment & Care

Here’s More Data That Suggests We Shouldn’t Use Opioids to Treat Osteoarthritis Pain

November 12, 2019

Surprisingly, stronger opioids were the worst at relieving pain in a new multi-study analysis.

by Susan Ince

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Living with Arthritis

This Study Is Good News for Arthritis Patients Worried About Getting the Live Shingles Vaccine

November 11, 2019

People with inflammatory arthritis on TNF inhibitor biologics did not experience any incidence of shingles infection after getting the live vaccine for shingles.

by Susan Ince

ACR 2019, Symptoms

22% of U.S. Patients with Arthritis Have ‘High-Impact’ Chronic Pain — Here’s What That Means

November 11, 2019

New data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) suggests that arthritis might be a leading cause of chronic pain in the U.S.

by Joseph Coe

ACR 2019, Symptoms

This Is Important for RA Patients to Know: Taming Inflammation Doesn’t Always Alleviate Pain

November 11, 2019

“This may have implications for management decisions beyond treating to disease activity targets alone.”

by Barbara Brody

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

If You’re in Remission on a DMARD for Rheumatoid Arthritis, Should You Taper? Here’s What New Research Says

Walking with Arthritis: Benefits, Tips, How to Prevent Pain

New Trial of Tremfya Shows Promising Results for Psoriatic Arthritis

14 Things Massage Therapists Wish Arthritis Patients Knew

If Rheumatoid Arthritis Inflammation Is Improving, Be Patient: Less Pain and Fatigue May Be Coming

Good News for Pregnant Women with Arthritis: Most Babies Exposed to Biologics in Utero Don’t Get Serious Infections

Here’s More Data That Suggests We Shouldn’t Use Opioids to Treat Osteoarthritis Pain

This Study Is Good News for Arthritis Patients Worried About Getting the Live Shingles Vaccine

22% of U.S. Patients with Arthritis Have ‘High-Impact’ Chronic Pain — Here’s What That Means

This Is Important for RA Patients to Know: Taming Inflammation Doesn’t Always Alleviate Pain

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: Growing Concerns Over Vaccine Confidence and Access in the Chronic Illness Community

Zoe Rothblatt