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Gastroesophageal reflux disease, or GERD is a chronic, but very common disorder that affects 1 in 5 adult men and women in the U.S. Chronic heartburn is one of the classic symptoms, but it is not the only one. GERD is caused is when the lower esophageal sphincter (LES) allows stomach contents back into the …
Does your morning routine with Rheumatoid Arthritis have you frustrated? If you are a part of the 1.5 millions of Americans that have Rheumatoid Arthritis, getting ready in the morning can be a literal pain. Rheumatoid Arthritis, or RA is an auto immune disease where the body’s immune system mistakenly attacks its joints. That in …
We are covering some big topics this May. With those big topics, come some BIG names. Polymyalgia Rheumatica (pol-e-my-AL-juh rue-MAT-ih-kuh) is this month’s topic. PMR is an inflammatory disorder that causes muscle pain and stiffness in mainly the shoulders, but can cause aches in your neck, hips, thighs, buttocks, and upper arms as well. Quick …
Ankylosing Spondylitis. Yowzers! That is a mouthful. This often-painful condition is no laughing matter for the approximate 2.7 million people affected by AS. If you suspect that your back pain may be Ankylosing Spondylitis, keep reading for a symptoms list, and helpful suggestions in taking the next step on the road to a possible diagnosis. …
May is Arthritis Awareness Month so we’re bringing attention to the leading cause of disability amongst adults in the United States by serving up the ABC’s of arthritis. What is it? Arthritis, in all of its forms, causes pain in the joints and body. Pain can also come from parts of your joint other …
Problematic Arthritis Is Never-ending Joint Pain – one of the leading complaints in patients with arthritis, and although it’s not the only symptom, it definitely doesn’t go unnoticed. Without a cure, un-treated arthritis is in a category of never-ending pain and discomfort for nearly 40 million people in the United States. LIFE WITH ARTHRITIS Think …
Gastroesophageal reflux disease, or GERD, is a chronic digestive disease that occurs stomach acid frequently flows back into the tube connecting your mouth and stomach (esophagus). GERD is mild acid reflux that occurs at least twice a week, or moderate to severe acid reflux that occurs at least once a week.[1] According to the International …
According to the Lupus Foundation of America, there are approximately 1.5 million Americans living with some form of lupus. There are estimated to be 16,000 new cases of lupus per year, with the those falling in the childbearing age group being most affected. While anyone can lupus, about 90 percent of people with lupus are …
Summer is finally on its way, which means so is the sun! Everyone is excited to get outside and the feel the warmth again, but if you have psoriasis there could be some added benefits to getting out more. Keep reading to find out some of those benefits. UV Rays have immunosuppressive effects Psoriasis is …
Did you know that not all psoriasis is the same, and psoriasis affects different people in different ways? In fact, there are five types of psoriasis: Plaque psoriasis, Guttate, Inverse, Pustular, and Erythrodermic.[1] Let’s take a look at each one in a little more detail. Plaque Psoriasis Plaque psoriasis is the most common form of …
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