Introduction Ankylosing spondylitis (AS) is a chronic inflammatory disease that primarily affects the spine and sacroiliac joints, leading to pain, stiffness, and progressive loss of spinal flexibility. It belongs to a broader category known as…
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…
Does Fibromyalgia Cause Back Pain?
Back pain is one of the most common health complaints worldwide, affecting people of all ages and backgrounds. For individuals living with fibromyalgia, back pain can be especially frustrating because it often occurs alongside widespread…
What Is Enthesitis? The Painful Arthritis Symptom You Should Know About
If you have ankylosing spondylitis or psoriatic arthritis, you may be familiar with the pain of enthesitis, an inflammation where tendons and ligaments attach to the bone — even if you aren’t aware it has…
Fibromyalgia vs. Multiple Sclerosis (MS): Differences in Signs & Symptoms
Understanding Two Conditions That Often Cause Confusion Fibromyalgia and Multiple Sclerosis (MS) are two distinct medical conditions that can share several symptoms, making them difficult to distinguish in some cases. Both can cause chronic pain,…
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…
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…