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Well, yes, A is for apples, but in pain, A is for:
Arthritis: Arthritis is the umbrella term for several diseases, such as rheumatoid arthritis and osteoarthritis, but also for ankylosing spondylitis. It is the most common cause of disability in the United States. Here are some good […]
As part of my blogging and writing about pain for this blog and pregnancy for Womb Within, I get to review books and products that I can recommend (if I like them) and sometimes offer as give aways to my readers.
I have a book here called The Art of Body Maintenance: Winner’s Guide to […]
And now… please put your hands together for…. the CREAKY JOINTS!!!!!
Ok, maybe Creaky Joints isn’t the follow-up to the aging Rolling Stones, but it is a great website for people who do have creaky joints and do have chronic pain.
I received an email today from someone who works with CreakyJoints.org. She wrote, […]
Do you take your medications as prescribed?
As much as I can, yes.
Most of the time, yes.
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According to an article on CTV.ca, people in Canada with arthritis are not taking their medications: Arthritis patients don’t take medicine, survey says.
In fact, almost 90% of patients aren’t taking the medications as prescribed. It doesn’t make […]
Living with chronic pain can be a nightmare for seniors, especially if they’re alone. Those who have little help may not get the right treatment they need either because they can’t get to the doctor or they can’t get their doctor to listen to them.
As the baby boomers are aging, this could become even […]
According to the results of two studies, published in the Annals of the Rheumatic Diseases, your daily drink just may be keeping your joints healthy.
Of course, the researchers do caution about excessive alcohol intake. You can read more about the findings in the article Alcohol ‘cuts risk of arthritis’.
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Some of the most useful medications for arthritis treatment are now undergoing a review, according to an FDA announcement. These medications, Enbrel, Humira (Press release: FDA Approves HUMIRA (adalimumab) for Juvenile Arthritis), Remicade, and Cimzia are also used for the treatment of Crohn’s disease because of their effect on reducing inflammation. The drugs are very […]
May seems to be a popular month for health observances. I found quite a few and here are the ones that I think fit into this blog:
American Stroke Month by the American Heart Association.
ALS Awareness Month, visit the Muscular Dystrophy Association’s ALS site
Better Sleep Month by the Better Sleep Council.
Lupus Awareness Month by the […]
You know the saying, “if you want something done right, you have to do it yourself”? In my mind, that’s particularly true in health care and for those who suffer from chronic illness or chronic pain.
While we do need healthcare professionals to help with with treatment plans and prescriptions, we can’t just hand over the […]
I know - if your joints are aching and you are stiff and sore, one of the last things that might cross your mind is to get some exercise. But, as odd as it sounds, physical activity may actually reduce or relieve arthritis pain.
First - always check with your doctor before starting any exercise program […]
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