Introduction It is not uncommon to hear someone ask, “Do you know anyone who has fibromyalgia or polymyalgia?” These two conditions are often mentioned in conversations about chronic pain, stiffness, and fatigue, especially among middle-aged…
Rheumatoid Arthritis
A detailed guide to Rheumatoid Arthritis, exploring its symptoms, causes, diagnosis, and effective treatments to manage joint inflammation and improve quality of life.
MRE Could Provide a Definitive Diagnosis for People With Muscle Pain, Study Shows
A New Step Forward in Understanding Muscle Pain Muscle pain is one of the most common reasons people seek medical care. Whether it appears after physical activity, develops gradually over time, or persists without an…
Vagus Nerve Stimulation: A New Way to Treat Rheumatoid Arthritis
Introduction Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a chronic autoimmune disease that affects millions of people worldwide. Unlike osteoarthritis, which results from the gradual wear and tear of joints, rheumatoid arthritis occurs when the body’s immune system…
Taking Hydroxychloroquine for RA or Fibromyalgia Can Reduce Heart Risk by 17%
Introduction Hydroxychloroquine has long been recognized as an important medication in the treatment of autoimmune diseases, particularly rheumatoid arthritis (RA) and systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE). Over the years, researchers have also explored its potential effects…
Have Asthma or Fibromyalgia? You Could Have a Higher Risk of Rheumatoid Arthritis
Introduction Chronic health conditions often exist in isolation, but researchers are increasingly discovering that many diseases share common biological pathways. Conditions that once seemed completely unrelated may actually be connected through the immune system, genetics,…
If You’re in Remission on a DMARD for Rheumatoid Arthritis, Should You Taper? Here’s What New Research Says
For many people living with rheumatoid arthritis (RA), achieving remission is a significant milestone. After months or even years of managing joint pain, swelling, stiffness, and fatigue, reaching a point where disease activity is minimal…
If Rheumatoid Arthritis Inflammation Is Improving, Be Patient: Less Pain and Fatigue May Be Coming
Introduction Receiving a diagnosis of rheumatoid arthritis (RA) can be overwhelming. The condition is more than just joint pain—it is a chronic autoimmune disease that can affect nearly every aspect of a person’s life. From…
This Is Important for RA Patients to Know: Taming Inflammation Doesn’t Always Alleviate Pain
“This may have implications for management decisions beyond treating to disease activity targets alone.” Pain and inflammation often go hand in hand, especially for people with inflammatory conditions like rheumatoid arthritis (RA). So it logically…
Nearly 20% of People with Spondyloarthritis Also Have Fibromyalgia, New Data Show
Spondyloarthritis is a group of inflammatory rheumatic diseases that primarily affect the spine, joints, and entheses—the sites where tendons and ligaments attach to bone. Conditions within this spectrum include ankylosing spondylitis, psoriatic arthritis, reactive arthritis,…
30% of RA Patients Don’t See Fatigue Improve After Starting Treatment
Understanding the Hidden Burden of Fatigue in Rheumatoid Arthritis Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is widely recognized as a chronic autoimmune condition that primarily affects the joints, causing pain, swelling, stiffness, and progressive joint damage if left…