Think rheumatoid arthritis and osteoarthritis (also commonly known as arthritis) are the same things? Spoiler alert! They aren’t. Arthritis is a general term used to classify over 100 joint diseases. The common symptoms among these joint diseases are joint pain, swelling, stiffness, and a loss in the range of motion, but you guessed it, there …
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 …
Local physicians are evaluating new cutting-edge options for patients with arthritis. BRIDGEPORT, CT – Arthritis impacts the lives of millions across the world each year. Prior injuries, genetics, unrelated health issues, diet and exercise, can all play a part in bone and joint health. According to Mayo Clinic, arthritis is primarily the inflammation of …
It’s Healthy Aging Month and there’s no better time to get started on better health practices! As we get older, we’re more susceptible to developing conditions like arthritis which can cause pain and stiffness in the joints. The goal of Healthy Aging Month is to focus on the positive aspects of getting older. For seniors, …
Osteoarthritis, or OA, affects more than 27 million Americans making it the most common form of arthritis. Known as the “wear and tear” arthritis, it occurs when the cushioning (cartilage) between the joints breaks down causing symptoms like pain, swelling, and stiffness. Many factors come in to play when it comes to determining whether or …
It’s a common belief that psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis go hand in hand. While the two diseases share genetic similarities, they are two different chronic diseases. Psoriasis is an immune system disorder that affects your skin and psoriatic arthritis is an inflammatory form of arthritis. People who develop psoriatic arthritis almost always have psoriasis first …
With summer fast approaching many of us are gearing up for warmer weather, longer days, and those long-awaited summer vacations! While traveling can be stressful and challenging at times, adding a chronic illness, like psoriatic arthritis, to the mix sure doesn’t help. Though it certainly doesn’t have to stop you! Traveling can be good for …
Arthritis can be a pain…literally. From trouble walking or opening jars to joint pain in general, symptoms can greatly affect daily life in a big way. And with 1 in 5 adults and 300,000 kids – yes, kids! – struggling with some type of arthritis, it has quickly become the nation’s number 1 cause of …
Most of us hate it, but all of us know that exercise is super important when it comes to leading a healthy lifestyle. After a diagnosis with Psoriatic Arthritis (PsA), exercise may not be the first thing on your mind, but low-impact exercise and anything that gets your heart rate up and joints moving can …
While no one really looks forward to cleaning, something about ‘spring cleaning’ seems to give us all a sense of refreshment. Everything from deep cleaning to simple organizing and de-cluttering can pick us up and help us feel more satisfied and motivated. Add in the birds chirping and the flowers starting to bloom and it …
