No matter who you talk to in the chronic pain, arthritis, and musculoskeletal disease community — patients, clinicians, researchers, public health experts — medical marijuana is controversial. Is it safe? Is it effective for treating…
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.
These Are the Methotrexate Side Effects That Make Arthritis Patients Stop Taking It
Introduction Methotrexate is one of the most widely used and effective medications for inflammatory arthritis, especially rheumatoid arthritis. For many patients, it can dramatically reduce joint pain, swelling, stiffness, and long-term joint damage. In some…
The Arthritis Symptoms That Matter to Patients May Not Always Be the Ones They Discuss with Their Doctor
Introduction Arthritis is often described in clinical terms—joint swelling, inflammation markers, imaging findings, and measurable physical limitations. Yet for many people living with arthritis, the condition is experienced in a far more complex and personal…
Arthritis in Your Toes: Signs of Toe Arthritis, and What to Do About It
Introduction Your toes may be small, but they play a tremendous role in your everyday life. Every step you take, whether you’re walking across your home, climbing stairs, exercising, or simply standing, depends on the…
Arthritis in Your Wrist: Signs of Wrist Arthritis, and What to Do About It
Introduction Your wrists play an essential role in nearly every aspect of daily life. Whether you’re typing on a keyboard, lifting groceries, preparing meals, driving, writing, or simply opening a door, your wrists are constantly…
Patient Reports of Rheumatoid Arthritis Flares Match Ultrasound Findings
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 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…