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Living with Rheumatoid Arthritis | 4 Ways to Improve Your Life

Arthritis Relief — Mon, 01 Oct 2018 16:00:45 +0000

How to Make a Simple and Comfortable Living with Rheumatoid Arthritis The world of a person suffering from rheumatoid arthritis is a tad more complicated than that of a healthy person. The impact of chronic and ongoing disease on the patient's life is limiting, to say the least. Luckily, the condition is one of the easiest to manage and live with despite its impact on relationships, work, and lifestyle. You may never need to worry about attracting unnecessary attention or answering questions about treatments and medications. If you are living with rheumatoid arthritis, read this article to discover simple but

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6 Common Types of Arthritis | Differing Symptoms and Causes

Arthritis Relief — Wed, 01 Aug 2018 16:00:43 +0000

The Main Types of Arthritis There are over 100 different types of arthritis and related diseases. Arthritis is a medical disease that causes symptoms such as joint pain, stiffness, swelling, warmth, redness, and issues with a joints range of motion. This disorder makes one feel that their joints have been overused. The common causes are old age and joint injuries. And at times obesity, which leads to extra pressure on your joints. The commonly affected joints are the ones that bear weight like your knees, spine, hips, and feet. Below is a vivid description of some of the main types

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When To See An Arthritis Specialist for Your Symptoms

Arthritis Relief — Wed, 01 Nov 2017 09:00:38 +0000

Many people will be surprised that arthritis is not a diagnosis of any one condition, but covers more than 100 different illnesses and conditions. Think of it as an umbrella term. Some types of arthritis will require contestant medical care and treatment, whereas other types are quite easily managed at home. What Are The Symptoms Of Arthritis? Knowing the type of arthritis you have or may be suffering from will help your physician or health care provider better help you with managing the symptoms associated with it. If you are experiencing joint pain or generalized aching around the joint, then

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Osteoarthritis vs Rheumatoid Arthritis

Arthritis Relief — Tue, 01 Nov 2016 09:00:58 +0000

Osteoarthritis is the most common form of all the arthritic diseases. It occurs for many people as a fairly natural part of the aging process. Over time, the cartilage cushioning the joints slowly breaks down, allowing the bones to rub against each other. This friction causes damage to the bones afflicted, and can be incredibly painful. Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), on the other hand, is a chronic inflammatory autoimmune disease that has a high potential to affect other parts of the body versus just bones and joints. This form of arthritic disease occurs when the immune system mistakenly attack's your body's

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Information on Rheumatoid Arthritis | What You Need to Know to Live a Fulfilling Life with RA

Arthritis Relief — Mon, 16 Nov 2015 03:23:57 +0000

General Information on Rheumatoid Arthritis Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) is a chronic inflammatory autoimmune disease. It occurs when the body mistakenly attacks your body's own tissues, which causes pain and swelling in the joints, erosion of bones, and, eventually, joint deformity. Signs and symptoms of RA are not specific to bones and joints, however, but can also be seen in the rest of your body, including mental health issues. Prevalence Information on Rheumatoid Arthritis shows the disease affects approximately 1.3 million individuals in the United States. Of these, 300,000 are children afflicted with a specific kind of RA called Juvenile Rheumatoid

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Information on Juvenile Rheumatoid Arthritis

Arthritis Relief — Mon, 16 Nov 2015 02:13:07 +0000

Oligoarthritis, also known as pauciarticular Juvenile Rheumatoid Arthritis, or simply JRA, is the most common form of arthritis in children under the age of seventeen. It affects approximately 300,000 children in the United States alone. JRA occurs when the body mistakenly recognizes it's own body tissues as foreign invaders. The immune system then attacks these tissues, which causes swelling or inflammation in the joint linings, and other parts of the body. This can be incredibly painful, and often causes issues like bone deformities or joints being pushed out of their proper alignments. Other issues can arise, but it depends on

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