Category: Arthritis

4 Tips for Self-Managing Arthritis Pain

September 21, 2020

Unfortunately, arthritis can mean living with pain. Fortunately, you can manage it. Here are four tips for self-managing your arthritis pain: 1) Take Your Meds After all, that’s what they’re there for. Prescription or over-the-counter medications recommended by your doctor go...

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Rheumatic diseases don’t stop during a pandemic.

May 15, 2020

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Categorized in: Ankylosing Spondylitis, Arthritis, COVID, Diagnosis / Treatments, Fibromyalgia, Gout, Lupus, Osteoarthritis, Osteoporosis, Pain Management, Psoriatic Arthritis, Raynaud’s Phenomenon, Rheumatoid Arthritis, Sjogren’s Syndrome

How arthritis affects your risk for heart attack and stroke

March 13, 2019

When you think of factors that increase your risk for heart attack and stroke, you probably think of smoking, high cholesterol and family history. But do you think of inflammatory arthritis? You should! Inflammatory arthritis makes you 1.5 times more likely to...

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Foods & Exercises to Reduce Your Arthritis Pain

with Jaimie A. Russell, MSN, APRN-NP

August 15, 2018

The pain and discomfort of arthritis can have a big effect of your quality of life. A good exercise program and a healthy diet have been shown to increase your mobility and provide medication free pain relief. There are foods...

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Arthritis Resources Put You in Control

April 19, 2018

Always remember that YOU are the most important member of your care team. In addition to our Ask the A-Team presentations, the information below can take you a long way toward understanding your arthritis and living better! Mayo Clinic All...

Categorized in: Arthritis, Gout

Managing the Symptoms of your Arthritic Condition

March 11, 2016

Anne Lorenz, APRN, hosted "Managing the Symptoms of your Arthritic Condition" during a free public seminar on Thursday, October 20, 2016. Arthritic conditions cannot be cured, but they can be managed to deliver the best quality of life possible. Anne discussed...

Categorized in: Arthritis, Diagnosis / Treatments, Pain Management

Symptoms of Arthritis

May 29, 2015

Different types of arthritis and rheumatic diseases have different signs and symptoms. In general, people who have arthritis feel pain and stiffness in the joints. Some of the more common symptoms are listed in the below. Early diagnosis and treatment...

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Arthritis: Managing pain and mobility

May 29, 2015

Pain is the way your body tells you that something is wrong. Most types of arthritis cause pain in your joints. You might have trouble moving around. Some kinds of arthritis can affect different parts of your body. So, along...

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Do infections cause arthritis?

with Dr. Melvin A. Churchill

March 23, 2015

Board Certified Rheumatologist, Dr. Melvin Churchill, hosted "Do infections cause arthritis?" This free public seminar was held September 17, 2015. Reactive arthritis is caused by an infection elsewhere in the body. Symptoms often include swelling and pain in the joints of...

Categorized in: Arthritis, Diagnosis / Treatments

Adaptive aids for Arthritis

March 23, 2015

These slides from a presentation by Dr. Alan Jacobs cover the purpose and use of a variety of aids such as canes, walkers, splints and braces. 2:20

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Baby, it’s cold outside!

with Kristin A. Twidwell, PA-C

March 23, 2015

Kristin Twidwell, PA-C, hosted "Baby, it's cold outside!'" during a free public seminar on Thursday, November 19, 2015. Cold temps and weather changes can negatively impact people dealing with arthritis. This seminar discussed ways to ease aching joints when weather...

Categorized in: Arthritis, Osteoarthritis, Rheumatoid Arthritis