Search

...A few months ago, my ability to put my head in the sand about my osteoporosis came to a grinding halt. I fell and broke my hip in a classic...

...and screws in the joints. ...

...Ever wonder why the RA drugs you take only seem to affect certain joints?...

...Low air pressure results in reduced outside pressure of joints which allow joints to be swollen more easily....

...joints....

...Then, there are the times when I can't sleep because my joints hurt too much to lay still....

...Let’s be honest: there are days that my RA affects my body to the point that I am unable to physically leave my house....

...Along with the new neck, shoulder, and hand exercises, I feel like I have a much better routine for supporting these joints....

...A study in Arthritis Care and Research looked at and monitored the hand grip strength of individuals in the early stages of their RA. The study reports, “There was an...

...When I move to the couch, I am more comfortable, no doubt, but I’m also not sitting in an ideal way to support my joints....

...If you have had joint replacement surgery, what are some special or unexpected things you had to do before surgery?...

...The pain was mostly in my wrists and ankles but would travel to my larger joints when I didn’t treat it with anything....

...Some studies show a decrease in joint swelling score, joint tenderness score, and overall general health score for women who take oral contraceptive pills...

...Since my rheumatoid arthritis diagnosis and, shortly after, my osteoporosis diagnosis, I knew I had a) a high fall risk and b) a higher chance of complications if I fell...

...My friends ran to play outside, sled, and build snowmen, but I couldn’t ignore the excruciating pain in my joints....

...Fast forward to my teenage years, and it was time for new knees (but especially my left one) because of the pain and disability the joints gave me....

...Has there been anything you can point to that has improved your overall well-being in a way that surprised you?...