Chronic Pain: Causes, Symptoms & Effective Management

30% of RA Patients Don’t See Fatigue Improve After Starting Treatment

And a few factors seemed to be responsible, including being obese and also having fibromyalgia. When most people think about rheumatoid arthritis (RA), they focus on joint pain, swelling, and…

chronicwoman 03/31/2021

Chronic Awareness Chronic Fatigue Syndrome

The 5 Ways My Artwork Helps Me Cope with My Multiple Chronic Diseases

‘Art enables me to face my body and my life with courage.’ Chronic 24/7 pain, fatigue, swelling, and a host of other symptoms are all part of my journey with…

chronicwoman 03/31/2021

Arthritis Fibromyalgia Rheumatoid Arthritis

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?…

chronicwoman 03/31/2021

Arthritis Rheumatoid Arthritis

These Are the Methotrexate Side Effects That Make Arthritis Patients Stop Taking It

Methotrexate (MTX) is considered a “first-line” therapy for rheumatoid arthritis (RA) and is also used to treat psoriatic arthritis (PsA). But despite the well-known benefits of helping to reduce symptoms…

chronicwoman 03/31/2021

Arthritis Rheumatoid Arthritis

The Arthritis Symptoms That Matter to Patients May Not Always Be the Ones They Discuss with Their Doctor

One of the main reasons people with arthritis visit the rheumatologist frequently — every three months is common among patients with inflammatory arthritis — is for doctors and patients to…

chronicwoman 03/31/2021

Chronic Awareness Fibromyalgia Lupus

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 03/31/2021

Chronic Awareness Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Fibromyalgia

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 03/31/2021

Arthritis Chronic Awareness

Is There a Difference Between Having Ankylosing Spondylitis with Psoriasis and Psoriatic Arthritis with Back Pain? A New Study Says Yes

Having AS with psoriasis may have some things in common with psoriatic arthritis, but research shows these are two distinct conditions. About 25% of people who have an autoimmune condition…

chronicwoman 03/31/2021

Fibromyalgia

Ankylosing Spondylitis: Can It Cause Knee Pain?

When you’re dealing with knee pain that won’t go away, you might blame it on overuse or age-related wear and tear. But in some cases, knee pain can come from…

chronicwoman 03/31/2021

Arthritis Rheumatoid Arthritis

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 03/31/2021