Oct 15, 2021 · Rheumatoid arthritis is an inflammatory, autoimmune condition that can affect the joints and organs. Read important information about rheumatoid arthritis.

Take Medicine You Have on Hand. Start treatment immediately with over-the-counter ibuprofen (Motrin, Advil) or naproxen (Aleve), but never take aspirin, which can worsen a flare.If you have had a flare before and your doctor has prescribed an anti-inflammatory medication like colchicine to take in the event of another, take your prescribed medication as your doctor directed.

Risk Factors. You’re more likely to develop gout if you: Eat lots of purine-rich foods, including red meat and some kinds of fish, especially scallops, sardines and tuna, though the health benefits of eating fish likely outweigh any gout risk.; Consume food and drinks sweetened with high-fructose corn syrup or drink excessive amounts of alcohol, especially beer.

By Mary Anne Dunkin | June 15, 2022. Managing osteoarthritis (OA) pain and maintaining your ability to do daily activities involves physical activity and exercise, weight loss, healthy lifestyle changes and over-the-counter (OTC) or prescription medications. When these don’t sufficiently relieve pain, surgery may be an option. Work closely …

By Mary Anne Dunkin | Dec. 6, 2022 The most common form of inflammatory arthritis, gout occurs when uric acid forms needlelike crystals that collect in joints and other tissues, causing intense pain, redness and swelling.

By Amy Paturel One of the most common questions people with arthritis ask is, “Is there a special arthritis diet?” While there’s no miracle diet for arthritis, many foods can help fight inflammation and improve joint pain and other symptoms.. For starters, a diet rich in whole foods, including fruits, vegetables, fish, nuts and beans, but low processed foods and saturated fat, is not ...

By Mary Anne Dunkin | June 12, 2022. Getting control of rheumatoid arthritis (RA) and the inflammation that fuels it involves medication, physical activity and living a healthy lifestyle. You should work closely with your doctor and other health care professionals to create a treatment plan that works well for you.

Osteoarthritis is a degenerative joint disease that can affect the many tissues of the joint. It is by far the most common form of arthritis, affecting more than 32.5 million adults in the United States, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

Juvenile arthritis affects hundreds of thousands of kids and teens in the United States. Juvenile arthritis (JA), also known as pediatric rheumatic disease, isn’t a specific disease. It’s an umbrella term to describe the inflammatory and rheumatic diseases that develop in …

Several nutritional supplements have shown promise for relieving pain, stiffness and other arthritis symptoms. Glucosamine and chondroitin, omega-3 fatty acids, SAM-e and curcumin are just some of the natural products researchers have studied for …