Doctors once thought diffuse idiopathic skeletal hyperostosis (DISH), also known as “Forestier’s Disease”, didn’t cause symptoms for most people, so it wasn’t discussed much. But Simon Helfgott, MD, a ...

Arthritis pain interferes with everyday activities like doing chores, walking or going up and down stairs. Get expert tips, strategies and support to help you manage your arthritis pain and lead a ...

We’re all spending more time at home these days. Whether you have osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis or psoriatic arthritis, a few simple adjustments can make cooking, bathing, doing laundry and ...

Learn what medical treatments to expect when you’ve been diagnosed with gout, and what you can do for yourself. Controlling gout may involve medication, physical therapy, a healthy diet and a healthy ...

Here’s what you should know if you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant and breastfeed. The decision to have a baby is one of the most important ones you and your partner will ever make. But if ...

Learn about medications used to treat fibromyalgia symptoms and how they can help reduce pain and fatigue and improve sleep. The most helpful treatment approach for fibromyalgia is a combination of ...

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Medications for rheumatoid arthritis can make you more sensitive to the sun. Learn how to protect yourself. Question: Can RA and my RA medications make me more susceptible to sun exposure? Answer: ...

Although the exact cause of juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA) is unknown, doctors know that the immune system plays an important role. Researchers are trying to better understand that role, which ...

Looking for a natural way to get your joints moving in the morning? Close the medicine cabinet and try an age-old remedy that has stood the test of time: heat. If you have a chronic condition like ...

Information about symptoms, health and lifestyle habits will help determine the type of arthritis you have. It’s not unusual to have aches and pains occasionally. When pain doesn’t subside on its own ...

Two 500-mg pills every 6 hours, no more than six pills (3,000 mg) daily. Do not use with any other products containing acetaminophen. Too much acetaminophen can cause serious liver damage or death.