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…
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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…
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…