Polymyalgia Rheumatica - Arthritis Foundation
By Linda Rath | Sept. 13, 2024 Polymyalgia rheumatica (PMR) is a form of inflammatory arthritis that mainly affects the shoulders, arms, hips and low back.
Is There a Cure for Arthritis? | Arthritis Foundation
By Linda Rath | Sept. 23, 2022 Billions of dollars spent in arthritis research annually in the U.S. — an estimated $9 billion on rheumatoid arthritis (RA) alone — have led to many new treatments and significant advances in the last 30 years. There still is no cure, but the Arthritis Foundation is committed to advancing research to discover more and better treatments — and cures for the ...
Osteoarthritis: Symptoms, Diagnosis, and Treatment - Arthritis …
Osteoarthritis is a degenerative joint disease that can affect the many tissues of the joint. It is by far the most common form of arthritis, affecting more than 32.5 million adults in the United States, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
4 Phases Stages of Gout | Arthritis Foundation
By Mary Anne Dunkin | Dec. 6, 2022 The most common form of inflammatory arthritis, gout occurs when uric acid forms needlelike crystals that collect in joints and other tissues, causing intense pain, redness and swelling.
Exercise and Strength Training With Arthritis
Apr 30, 2024 · Exercise is essential for managing arthritis and many people can safely opt for a variety of workouts — even those that were once off-limits.
Treatments for Rheumatoid Arthritis
By Mary Anne Dunkin | June 12, 2022. Getting control of rheumatoid arthritis (RA) and the inflammation that fuels it involves medication, physical activity and living a healthy lifestyle. You should work closely with your doctor and other health care professionals to create a treatment plan that works well for you.
Information for Osteoarthritis Patients | Arthritis Foundation
Traditionally thought of as a disease related to aging and "wear and tear," osteoarthritis (OA) is now recognized as a disease of the whole joint. By far the most common form of arthritis, OA does not yet have any drugs that can slow or modify …
Gout: Symptoms, Diagnosis, and Treatment - Arthritis Foundation
Risk Factors. You’re more likely to develop gout if you: Eat lots of purine-rich foods, including red meat and some kinds of fish, especially scallops, sardines and tuna, though the health benefits of eating fish likely outweigh any gout risk.; Consume food and drinks sweetened with high-fructose corn syrup or drink excessive amounts of alcohol, especially beer.
Finding the Best Joint Pain Relief for You: 24 Treatment Options
Oral, Injected and Topical Medications . 1. Disease-modifying medications. If you have an inflammatory form of arthritis such as rheumatoid arthritis (RA) or psoriatic arthritis, an important route to relieving pain is controlling the underlying disease. Fortunately, a variety of medications — many developed in recent decades or years — make disease control possible.
HLA-B27 Gene and Arthritis | Arthritis Foundation
The Link Between HLA-B27 and Arthritis. HLA-B27 is a common gene in people with certain types of arthritis and other inflammatory diseases.