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Nondrug Approaches to Osteoarthritis

Dr Lisa Vasanth reports on the latest insights into nonoperative, nonpharmacologic treatment options for osteoarthritis from the 2014 American College of Rheumatology meeting.

Holiday Exercise Tips for People with Arthritis

The holidays (Thanksgiving through New Years) is a stressful time for everyone.One important activity that often gets overlooked is exercise.Don't let your exercise program become a casualty!

How to Recognize Psoriatic Arthritis

Psoriatic arthritis is a type of arthritis, or inflammation of the joints, that is characterized by swollen, painful or tender joints, a limited range of motion, and stiffness, as well as symptoms that affect the nails and eyes. Psoriasis is an autoimmune disease in which thickened skin, dry scales

New Twist on Prednisone for RA

A new prednisone pill works overnight to ease morning joint stiffness in rheumatoid arthritis patients, say German and Polish researchers.

Foods That Cause Joint Pain to Better Stay Away From

Joint pains are caused from a variety of things; this could relate back many years through some injury or using your joints and muscles in an unusual way at work or sport etc. One of the major causes of joint pain is arthritis. There are over 100 forms of arthritis, and every one of them can affect

Are NSAIDs Safe for You?

NSAID's can help relieve the pain of rheumatoid arthritis, but one should no the potential risks the drugs pose before taking them.

What Is Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation (TENS)?

Transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS) is used to treat chronic pain, such as osteoarthitis. The effectiveness of transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation as a treatment option for chronic pain relief has been questioned by researchers.

This Man's Victory Over a Dreaded Disease Called Rheumatoid Arthritis

Chances are, since you are reading this article today, that either you, or someone dear to you is looking for answers as to how to overcome a very dreaded disease called rheumatoid arthritis, often simply referred to as RA. I have very good news for you! There are answers for RA.

Ankylosing Spondylitis

Find WebMD's comprehensive coverage of ankylosing spondylitis including medical reference, news, pictures, videos, and more.

Caffeine May Trigger Gout Attacks

An extra jolt or two of caffeine may potentially trigger a gout attack among people with the painful and often disabling arthritic condition, preliminary research suggests.

Finding Good Joint Relief

As we grow older our joints just do not want to take the punishment we inflect on them. Arthritis starts to set in the knees and shoulders. Feeling stiff and achy even waking up in the morning, this is age creeping up and it just does not feel good. One just wants to be able to walk down the path wi