Fibromyalgia Pain: Symptoms, Triggers & Management Strategies

Have Asthma or COPD? You Could Have a Higher Risk of Rheumatoid Arthritis

Researchers hope that identifying the link between respiratory issues and RA will result in better ways to prevent or screen for rheumatoid arthritis in people with lung disease. You may…

chronicwoman 03/31/2021

Arthritis Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Rheumatoid Arthritis

If You’re in Remission on a DMARD for Rheumatoid Arthritis, Should You Taper? Here’s What New Research Says

New data compares what happens when the dosage of DMARDs such as methotrexate is tapered or kept steady. For most rheumatoid arthritis (RA) patients, sustained remission (inactive disease) is the…

chronicwoman 03/31/2021

Arthritis Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Rheumatoid Arthritis

If Rheumatoid Arthritis Inflammation Is Improving, Be Patient: Less Pain and Fatigue May Be Coming

Knowing there could be a lag between objective measures of improvement and patient-reported outcomes could help prevent over-treatment. When a rheumatologist measures disease activity in a patient with rheumatoid arthritis…

chronicwoman 03/31/2021

Arthritis

Here’s More Data That Suggests We Shouldn’t Use Opioids to Treat Osteoarthritis Pain

Surprisingly, stronger opioids were the worst at relieving pain in a new multi-study analysis. Despite concerns about safety and addiction, lots of people with osteoarthritis (OA) take opioids to address…

chronicwoman 03/31/2021

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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…

chronicwoman 03/31/2021

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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

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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 03/31/2021

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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 03/31/2021

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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 03/31/2021

Fibromyalgia

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 03/31/2021