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A Day in the Life of Infusions
Editor’s note: This post is from a presentation Mira put together for her class at school and is her own words. It is published with written permission (posted on October 30, 2018). Mira is a junior ambassador for the Arthritis [...]
Don’t Shrug Off Shoulder Pain
The shoulder is one of the most complex joints in your body. Its motion allows you to change a light bulb, reach for plates in a cabinet, swing a golf club and even throw a ball. The shoulder also provides [...]
Anterior Hip Replacement Surgery: An Overview
By Dr. Walker Flannery, Orthopedic Surgeon The hip joint is the biggest joint in the body. It can also cause some of the biggest problems and pain in the body. Your hips are the center of movement. They allow for [...]
10 Foods for People with Arthritis
By Dr. Michael Avery, Rheumatologist My patients ask me if there’s anything they can do to make their arthritis better. Their faces light up when I say, ‘Yes, in fact there is.’ I am referring to their diet. Certain foods [...]
Medication for Rheumatoid Arthritis: Feeling Better with a Side of….?
By Dr. Paul Tuttle, Pediatric and Adult Rheumatologist Those who suffer with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) know the discomfort, pain, and debilitation it can cause. This inflammatory disease affects the joints, and it gets worse over time unless the inflammation is [...]
The Pain of Arthritis – It’s Real. In So Many Different Ways.
Just like the term “shoe” is an all-encompassing description of hundreds of types of footwear ranging from tennis to pumps, flats to sandals, cleats to horse, so is the term “arthritis.” Arthritis is the general term that describes varying diseases [...]
