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Fibromyalgia vs. Lupus: What’s the Difference?

Fibromyalgia and lupus are both chronic diseases with no cure, can both cause some similar symptoms, and can both take a long time to get the right diagnosis. But fibromyalgia…

chronicwoman March 31, 2021

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Fibromyalgia Symptoms: 10 Clues You Might Be Ignoring

If you’ve had a nagging sore throat, your doctor may take a swab to check for strep. If you’re suffering from a high fever and bad cough, your doctor may…

chronicwoman March 31, 2021

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Arthritis in Your Toes: Signs of Toe Arthritis, and What to Do About It

When you think of arthritis, you might think of creaky knees, stiff hips, or painful, swollen fingers. Yes, arthritis commonly attacks joints in the hands, knees, and hips. But it…

chronicwoman March 31, 2021

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Does Fibromyalgia Cause Back Pain?

Fibromyalgia — a disorder that causes widespread chronic pain and tenderness — affects 2 to 4 percent of women and men in the United States (women ages 20 to 50…

chronicwoman March 31, 2021

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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…

chronicwoman March 31, 2021

Fibromyalgia Multiple Sclerosis

Fibromyalgia vs. Multiple Sclerosis (MS): Differences in Signs & Symptoms

Fibromyalgia and multiple sclerosis are both chronic diseases with no cure. Fibromyalgia and multiple sclerosis can both cause some of the same symptoms. They can both take a long time…

chronicwoman March 31, 2021

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Arthritis in Your Wrist: Signs of Wrist 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 wrist is feeling swollen and stiff, this wrist pain may be caused…

chronicwoman March 31, 2021

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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…

chronicwoman March 31, 2021

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More Than One-Third of Axial Spondyloarthritis Patients Develop Peripheral Arthritis

Doctors and patients need to be on the lookout for these additional symptoms. Axial spondyloarthritis (axSpA) is often described as an inflammatory form of arthritis that causes low back pain.…

chronicwoman March 31, 2021

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Is Your Jaw Pain Because of Arthritis? The Signs Your Arthritis Is Affecting Your Jaw

The connection between arthritis and jaw pain might not be immediately apparent because we often associate arthritis with pain and stiffness in the hands, elbows, or knees. But if you’ve…

chronicwoman March 31, 2021