Arthritis Blog

The sac that surrounds the heart is called the pericardium. If excess fluid collects in the pericardium, the condition is known as pericardial effusion. Rheumatoid arthritis and lupus are two ... Read More

Opioid analgesics, medications that are commonly prescribed to treat chronic pain conditions including arthritis and related diseases, may cause sleep apnea. Researchers found that sleep-disordered breathing was a common side ... Read More

Static magnets are widely marketed as being effective for relieving pain. About 28 percent of patients with rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis, or fibromyalgia use magnets or wear copper bracelets for ... Read More

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It's a fact - some arthritis patients do not feel refreshed in the morning despite adequate amounts of sleep. Some people with arthritis can sleep 8 or 10 ... Read More

Gout is one of the most painful rheumatic conditions. For many people, the first gout attack occurs in the big toe, but many other joints can be affected by gout ... Read More

Depression, in addition to arthritis or other chronic illnesses, is more damaging to a person's health than the disease alone. According to a report in The Lancet, researchers looked at ... Read More

Early arthritis symptoms can be vague and confusing, but they are important to recognize. Newly diagnosed patients quickly realize that early symptoms are just the first layer to be uncovered ... Read More

Regular exercise and weight control is the route to better health. That's common advice for the general population. For people with arthritis, exercise can exacerbate pain. Gentle, range-of-motion exercise ... Read More

Researchers report that two genetic mutations raise the risk of rheumatoid arthritis. People who have two copies of one gene, found in the region referred to as STAT4, had a ... Read More

Malaise is a hard-to-explain symptom which is associated with many chronic types of arthritis, as well as other medical conditions. Side effects of drugs also can cause malaise. Among the ... Read More

Knee arthritis may be the first sign of non-small cell lung cancer. Researchers reviewed case notes of 6,500 patients who were evaluated at a clinic between 2000-2006. There were ... Read More

Osteoarthritis is by far the most prevalent type of arthritis. According to the National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases, it is estimated that nearly 1 in 8 ... Read More

Daily stress is common in patients with lupus, an autoimmune disease with an unpredictable disease course. Lupus affects more than 5 million people worldwide. Lupus disease is more common in ... Read More

Aspirin is sold over-the-counter to treat fever, pain, and inflammation. Aspirin safety is important for arthritis patients. Aspirin must be taken according to directions. Aspirin is classified as one of ... Read More