Say study authors: ‘Patient–reported joint assessment may aid in capturing flares between routine clinical visits.’ No one knows how you’re feeling better than you, but do your symptoms actually correlate to objective measures of disease…
Arthritis
A comprehensive guide to Arthritis, exploring its symptoms, types, causes, and effective treatment options to manage joint pain and improve mobility.
More Than One-Third of Axial Spondyloarthritis Patients Develop Peripheral Arthritis
Introduction Axial spondyloarthritis (axSpA) is a chronic inflammatory disease that primarily affects the spine and the sacroiliac joints, causing persistent back pain, stiffness, and reduced mobility. It is most commonly associated with inflammation in the…
Is Your Jaw Pain Because of Arthritis? The Signs Your Arthritis Is Affecting Your Jaw
Introduction Jaw pain is often associated with dental problems, teeth grinding, or disorders affecting the temporomandibular joint (TMJ). However, many people are surprised to learn that arthritis can also affect the jaw. Just like the…
Arthritis in Your Neck: Signs of Neck Arthritis, and What to Do About It
When you think of arthritis, you might think of creaky knees or painful, swollen fingers. But if your neck is feeling stiff or you have pain when you turn your head, this neck pain may…
Arthritis in the Ankle: Treatments, Exercises, and Home Remedies
Ankle arthritis can make even the simplest daily activities feel challenging. Every step, climb up the stairs, or walk around the neighborhood may become painful as the joint loses its smooth movement and flexibility. Although…
Does Rheumatoid Arthritis Cause Weight Loss?
You haven’t intentionally changed your diet or started a new exercise routine, yet your pants are getting looser and the number on the scale keeps going down. Should you celebrate — or start to worry?…
Trouble Making a Fist? It Could Mean You’re Developing Rheumatoid Arthritis
Introduction Have you ever woken up in the morning and noticed that closing your hand into a fist feels unusually difficult? Perhaps your fingers feel stiff, swollen, or painful, making simple tasks like holding a…
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome vs. Arthritis: What’s the Difference?
Hand pain, numbness, stiffness, and weakness are common complaints that can interfere with everyday activities, from typing on a keyboard and cooking meals to driving a car or holding a coffee mug. Two of the…
Butt Pain and Arthritis: Symptoms, Causes, and Treatments
Introduction Butt pain is a common complaint that can range from mild discomfort to severe, debilitating pain that interferes with walking, sitting, exercising, and even sleeping. While muscle strains, nerve compression, and injuries are often…
What Is Dactylitis? The ‘Sausage Finger’ Swelling You Should Know About
Imagine waking up one morning and noticing that one of your fingers or toes has become so swollen that it resembles a small sausage. The swelling may extend from the base of the digit all…