There are several misconceptions about osteoarthritis (OA) out there and unfortunately misconceptions lead to misunderstanding. There are misconceptions about what causes osteoarthritis, treatment, and how it progresses, just to name a few. Let’s take a look. Osteoarthritis affects more than 27 million people in the United States, making it the most common form of arthritis. It’s …
Osteoarthritis (OA) is the most common form of arthritis and has been deemed the “wear and tear” arthritis due to its degenerative nature. Millions of people are affected by the joint pain and stiffness associated with OA, but living with OA doesn’t have to be an uphill battle. It’s important to recognize how certain habits …
According to the Lupus Foundation of America, approximately 1.5 million Americans have some form of lupus, with about 16,000 new cases presenting each year. While that may seem shocking to some, for others lupus is a part of daily life. While living with lupus is challenging, learning to cope and manage symptoms is key. Lupus …
If you have osteoarthritis (OA), you know that winter weather is not your friend. The cold temperatures can intensify your pain leaving you feeling miserable. You don’t have to spend the long winter months in discomfort; incorporating a few simple tips can go a long way when it comes to managing your OA pain. One …
Muscle pain and stiffness, party of one. Name? Polymyalgia Rheumatica. Polymyalgia Rheumatica, often times referred to as PMR, is an inflammatory condition that causes widespread muscle pain and stiffness, most commonly occurring in people over the age of 50. PMR symptoms typically develop quickly and are more severe during the morning, after hours of inactivity. …
Psoriasis is one of the most widely misunderstood skin conditions. According to WebMD, psoriasis is a chronic skin condition caused by an overactive immune system. When you have psoriasis, you often notice raised, red, scaly patches appear on the skin which can be itchy and dry. These patches most commonly appear on the elbows, knees, …
Lupus can affect just about any part of the body. It affects different people in different ways, which is something that can make lupus hard to diagnose. Technically speaking, lupus is an inflammatory disease that causes the immune system to attack its own tissues. Often times, those suffering with the disease don’t have any visible …
If you’re among the millions struggling with osteoarthritis (OA) pain, your shoe choice can have a big impact when it comes to the way you feel. Recent studies have shown that only about a quarter of people are wearing the right shoe size. This can not only lead to OA pain – but for those …
I knew for months that something was wrong, but just could not bring myself to visit the doctor. Constant swelling and joint pain finally convinced me to seek help. Much to my surprise, I was diagnosed with Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA). Living with this knowledge for the past few months, I learned vital information that has …
Being diagnosed with Lupus was shocking, to say the least. I had no idea that getting the flu so many times would be because my own body was attacking itself. My doctor told me that lupus is an autoimmune disease, meaning my immune system couldn’t tell the difference between my healthy tissue and any germs or …
