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Tips for Living with Chronic Pain
Living with chronic pain feels like a never-ending battle for the 20% of adults who suffer. But there are strategies for managing the discomfort and improving your quality of life. In this blog post, we'll explore practical tips for living with chronic pain that will...
What is a Lupus Flare & How Do You Manage It?
Lupus is an autoimmune disease in which your body’s immune system attacks healthy tissues or organs in your body and causes widespread inflammation. Inflammation from lupus can affect many different parts of the body, including joints, skin, organs, etc. In addition,...
5 Foods that Help with Inflammation
Generally speaking, inflammation is your body’s signal that there is a problem - injury, invading virus, foreign bacteria, exposure to harmful chemicals or allergens, etc. If you have an autoimmune illness, however, inflammation can come from your immune system’s...
When do I need to see a Rheumatologist?
Are you experiencing pain and discomfort in your joints, muscles, bones, or tendons? You may be suffering from a condition where your body's immune system is causing inflammation. While disorders like these can range from mild to severe, it is always best to get...
Help Find Better Sjögren’s Syndrome Treatment: Participate in a Research Study
NEPTUNUS-2 Sjögren’s Syndrome Study Sjögren’s Syndrome (pronounced show-grins) is a slowly progressing autoimmune disorder in which abnormal proteins in the blood cause the immune system to attack the mucous membranes and moisture-secreting glands in the eyes and...
Changes in the Weather and RA Flare-Ups
Winter weather can be enjoyable, but for people with Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), the cold weather may signal inflammation and flare-ups. If you find that your RA symptoms tend to worsen with changes in the weather, you're not alone. We all probably know at least one...
New Year’s Resolutions for Managing Chronic Pain
The start of a new year is a great time to take a look at what’s working well in your life and also at areas you would like to improve. Many people make New Year’s resolutions to help them set goals and make positive changes such as: Eating healthier Exercising more...
What Causes Osteoporosis?
The human body is truly amazing. Every single second of every single day, it is hard at work, undergoing processes that we don’t even realize are happening inside of us. One of these such processes is the absorption and replacement of bone tissues. The body is...
How To Improve The Symptoms Of Polymyalgia Rheumatica
If you're one of the estimated 700,000 Americans suffering from polymyalgia rheumatica, you know that this debilitating condition can make even simple tasks a real challenge. Polymyalgia rheumatica affects the muscles and causes severe pain. While there is no cure,...
The Connection Between Giant Cell Arteritis and Vision Loss
Giant cell arteritis is an inflammation of the lining of medium-to-large arteries. Since this condition most often affects arteries in the head, especially near the temples, it is sometimes called temporal arteritis. Although the cause is unknown, doctors think it...
