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Arthritis

Current topics:

• - Justifying yourself to other’s
  Does anybody seem to be justifying themselves to other people. As rheumatoid is unpredictable, it seems some people don’t understand.
• - 7 tips for sleeping with rheumatoid arthritis
  People with rheumatoid arthritis may find that pain or discomfort prevents them from falling asleep. Not sleeping well can have an impact on the severity of a person's symptoms, as well as their gener
• - suffering with rheumatoid arthritis
   I have been suffering with rheumatoid arthritis for at least 13 years now im only 25.

Current topics:

• - Your Rheumatologist
  What do you think about your Rheumatologist? Does he/she explain well the choice of treatment, the symptoms, etc? Does he/she answer all your questions and listen to your doubts? Share your thoughts a
• - Methotrexate
  Have you already been treated by methotrexate for your Rheumatoid Arthritis? If yes, tell other patients about your experience: what dosage were your prescribed, whether you have had any side effects,
• - What treatments do you/have you used? Success?
  Hello. There are many  levels of treatments for RA: NSAIDs, Steroids, DMARDs, and Biologic agents, and within each level, many different options. Please share what type of treatment you have used and

Current topics:

• - Anyone else taking Turmeric?
  I have been taking Turmeric for some 3 months now I have had arthritis for many years, and always suffered with a bloated stomach and terribly  belching, since taking the Turmeric, the bloating and t
• - Club Foot-I am looking for fellow clubbies?
  Good Morning, I am looking for others with club feet.  It does appear that there are only 6 of us on the whole of carenity so i am hoping i can bring us all together on this discussion. Thank you 
• - The 10 best foods for arthritis patients
  Arthritis in all its types causes pain and inflammation which can be controlled with medication and healthy lifestyle. For example, there are many foods that can ease inflammation and may help relieve

Current topics:

• - Rheumatoid Arthritis: Risks and Benefits of Chemotherapy Treatments
  Chemotherapy is most often associated with cancer treatment, but it is also used to treat rheumatoid arthritis. Rheumatoid arthritis is an autoimmune disorder in which your own body mounts an immune a
• - 9 Arthritis Pain Relief Tips for Winter Weather
  Many arthritis sufferers complain of aching joints during the cold season. Whether the joint pain/weather connection is scientifically true or not, you can still use these arthritis pain-relief tips w
• - 16 Tips for Traveling With Rheumatoid Arthritis
  Whether you travel for business or pleasure, you know rheumatoid arthritis is one thing that will always come with you. But you can still go wherever you need or want to go. Make it easier on yourself

Current topics:

• - Bone spurs: do you get them and where?
  Hello, Bone spurs (extra bits of bone, which feel like hard lumps, that form around the affected joint) are unfortunately a symptom of osteoarthritis that many people are impacted by. Do you get bone
• - Therapy lamp
  Hello, has anyone here used a 'therapy lamp' or have any input about them please? A Very Happy 2020 to you all 💖
• - Where is your osteoarthritis?
  Osteoarthritis is the most prevalent form of arthritis and it most commonly occurs in the spine, hands, hips, and knees. Where does your osteoarthritis affect you? Is it just one location or several

Current topics:

• - Weight management
  One of the treatments for osteoarthritis is weight management. Losing weight can decrease pressure on bones and cartilage, and thus reduce pain. Did you have to lose weight in order to improve your
• - Surgery for osteoarthritis
  Surgery can be an option for those patients with osteoarthritis who have shown no signs of improvement after being treated by pain medication, physical therapy, natural remedies, weight loss and exerc
• - Osteoarthritis and biologics
   hi, I wanted to know if anyone has tried biologic injections for osteoarthritis? Is it even available in the UK?

Current topics:

• - 5 exercises for osteoarthritis in the hands
  Exercise is one of the best ways to manage osteoarthritis. Exercise strengthens your muscles, to reduce pressure made on joints, and helps joints move easier and remain lubricated. If you have osteoa
• - 12 Pain Relief Tips for Knee Osteoarthritis
  Medications — such as anti-inflammatories, intra-articular steroids, and hyaluronate injections — are often prescribed to treat osteoarthritis knee pain. However, natural remedies can also help pr
• - 9 Ways You Can Sleep Better with Osteoarthritis
  Osteoarthritis can cause pain at night as well as during the day, which can wake you up and make your sleep pattern irregular, which in its turn causes fatigue, more pain, etc. Good news, there are th