Fibromyalgia: Symptoms, Causes & Treatment

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

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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

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

Chronic Awareness Fibromyalgia

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

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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 03/31/2021

Arthritis Fibromyalgia Rheumatoid Arthritis

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 03/31/2021

Arthritis Chronic Fatigue Syndrome

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 03/31/2021

Arthritis Chronic Awareness Rheumatoid Arthritis

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…

chronicwoman 03/31/2021