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Osteoarthritis Versus Rheumatoid Arthritis
These forms of arthritis have different symptoms and treatments. Here’s what you can learn about osteoarthritis versus rheumatoid arthritis.
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Explaining Rheumatoid Arthritis to Family and Friends
Most people have good intentions and want to help when you’re not feeling well. It’s when you look perfectly fine, that they don’t understand and sometimes don’t believe you are in pain.
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Foods that Relieve Symptoms of RA and Lupus
RA and lupus can’t be cured, but medications help. Researchers have also found some foods that relieve symptoms of rheumatoid arthritis and symptoms of lupus.
Rheumatoid Arthritis Quiz
Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a chronic disease that affects 1.5 million Americans. It has no cure, but it can be controlled by a range of treatments. Learn more about RA by taking this quiz. It's based on information from the National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases.
1. One characteristic of RA is that it usually affects the same joints on both sides of the body. If one hand is involved, the other one is, too.
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RA often affects the wrists and fingers. It also affects the neck, shoulders, elbows, hips, knees, ankles, and feet.
How to Protect Your Hearing if You Have Rheumatoid Arthritis
Rheumatoid arthritis can harm more than joints – it can damage your hearing, too.
What Does Arthritis Feel Like?
What does arthritis feel like? On a scale of 1 being the lowest and 10 being the highest, a number of people rate their pain at 7 or higher.
Natural Remedies for Arthritis
It may sound like a contradiction, but exercise and weight loss top the list of the best natural remedies for arthritis pain. Learn more.
A “Special Soul”
#IGiveBeyond: Autoimmune diseases like rheumatoid arthritis tend to travel in packs. What Jillian Reid taught her father about inner strength.
Rheumatoid Arthritis Symptoms
Sadness, extreme fatigue, and coughing are common rheumatoid arthritis symptoms that could indicate complications requiring medical care. Learn more.
Charcandrick West: The Comeback Kid
Charcandrick West pushes through the debilitating disease or rheumatoid arthritis to become an NFL star running back for the Kansas City Chiefs.
Exercises for Hand Pain
Simple movements may even calm arthritis.
How to Cope with Arthritis
Learning about the disease, exercise, and a healthy diet all help.
Foods That Cause Inflammation
You may have heard that inflammation is at the root of many ailments. To help minimize its effects, avoid foods that cause inflammation.
More Americans Will Take Drugs by Injection or Infusion
As we age, we’re more likely to develop chronic conditions. And the pricey category of “specialty medications” is growing fast to treat them.
Why Does My Knee Hurt?
There are many situations when you’ll find yourself scratching your head, wondering “Why does my knee hurt?” But, often pain is not a sign of a serious problem.
Healthy Fats and How to Eat More of Them
Why you need more fat in your diet and how to make sure you’re getting the right kind.
Are Tomatoes Bad for Arthritis? and Other Myths
Yes, you can eat tomatoes.
The Best Low-Impact Exercises for Seniors
If you have rheumatoid arthritis, or basically a bad back that always seems to be on the verge of being thrown, you may be surprised at how much exercise you can still do.