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 …
As the temperatures quickly drop with the approach of fall, your sense of dread rises. Thinking about icy wind hitting your joints, while frigid cold water soaks up your socks, makes your knees ache in anticipation. Any joy you may have felt about sweaters and pumpkin spice is completely overshadowed by your Osteoarthritis (OA) pain. …
Ankylosing Spondylitis (AS) is a type of inflammatory arthritis that affects the spine. Symptoms typically develop in younger people, especially men. Reduced flexibility in the spine is usually one of the first symptoms, eventually resulting in a hunched-forward posture. Joints other than the spine can become involved causing chronic pain and discomfort. Telling someone you …
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 …
As this year’s Master’s Tournament wraps up, you may be itching to get out and play nine holes. Fortunately, an osteoarthritis(OA) diagnosis doesn’t have to stop you. While OA is a chronic joint disease that causes pain and stiffness, some simple adjustments can be made to help keep you in the game. Golf is associated …
Rheumatoid Arthritis(RA) is a chronic inflammatory disorder that wreaks havoc on the body’s immune system and joints. RA is marked by painful swelling in the joints, most commonly the hands and feet. Eventually, joint deformities can occur along with bone erosion. Many people with RA are battling constant pain or discomfort, which can lead to …
Lupus is often times referred to as an “invisible illness” because many of the symptoms can’t be “seen.” This however does not make lupus any less real or painful for those affected. Just because those suffering from lupus may not “look” sick, they may in fact feel very sick. Lupus is associated with symptoms like …
February is American Heart Month. It’s a time to remind us to focus on the importance of heart health and encourage our friends and families to do the same. Cardiovascular diseases claim 2,300 Americans each day. The heart does more work than any other physical muscle in the body, pumping over 2,000 gallons of blood …
High blood pressure, also known as hypertension or HBP, happens when blood moves through your arteries at a higher pressure than normal. Many people with high blood pressure don’t have any symptoms, but those who do, typically do so after blood pressure has reached a dangerously high level over time. Keep reading to find out …
