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…
chronic fatigue syndrome
A detailed guide to Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS), including its symptoms, causes, and effective treatment strategies to improve energy and well-being.
Good News for Pregnant Women with Arthritis: Most Babies Exposed to Biologics in Utero Don’t Get Serious Infections
Pregnancy is often a time filled with excitement, anticipation, and countless questions about protecting both the mother and the developing baby. For women living with chronic inflammatory conditions such as rheumatoid arthritis, psoriatic arthritis, ankylosing…
Here’s More Data That Suggests We Shouldn’t Use Opioids to Treat Osteoarthritis Pain
Introduction Osteoarthritis (OA) is the most common form of arthritis and one of the leading causes of chronic pain and disability worldwide. Affecting millions of people across all age groups—particularly older adults—it can significantly reduce…
22% of U.S. Patients with Arthritis & Fibromyalgia Have ‘High-Impact’ Chronic Pain — Here’s What That Means
Introduction Chronic pain is one of the most widespread and disabling health issues in the United States, affecting tens of millions of adults. Conditions such as arthritis and fibromyalgia are among the leading contributors. While…
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…
The 5 Ways My Artwork Helps Me Cope with My Multiple Chronic Diseases
Introduction Living with multiple chronic diseases changes the way everyday life feels in ways that are difficult to explain to someone who hasn’t experienced it firsthand. It is not just about pain, fatigue, medication schedules,…
Medical Marijuana for Arthritis: Does Legal Status Affect Whether Patients Use It — or Talk to Their Doctor About It?
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…
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…