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Arthritis is one of the most commonly-cited causes of Social Security disability claims in the United States. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates that as many as 58 million Americans suffer from arthritis. More than 23 million American arthritis...
Persons who suffer from arthritis may suffer intense pain at night, disturbing their sleep cycle and causing fatigue and drowsiness the next day. One recent study with 133 subjects found that more than half of the arthritic patients reported suffering from lower...
May is National Arthritis Awareness Month. More than 50 million Americans suffer from arthritis. Did you know that there are several dozen different types of arthritis? Here are some more common, but surprising, facts about arthritis: There are more than 100 types of...
According to a new study, arthritis-related disabilities may begin before the person even receives a diagnosis of arthritis. This finding makes it even more imperative that you get joint pain and other symptoms checked out by a doctor as soon as they appear. According to the results of a new study published in Mayo Clinic Proceedings, functional disabilities or disabling…
Ignoring a sports injury, or returning to work too quickly after an injury, may actually increase a young person’s risk of developing arthritis later in life. In fact, according to recent research conducted by the University of Iowa, joint damage at the site of an injury may evolve into further problems and actually be a predictor for arthritis down the…
Rheumatoid arthritis is a painful condition and many victims who suffer from this debilitating disease apply for Social Security disability benefits every year. A person who suffers from rheumatoid arthritis may suffer from pain, severe inflammation, and stiffness in the joints combined with excessive fatigue. There are also several complications associated with rheumatoid arthritis, including osteoporosis, dry eyes, infections, carpal…
Research shows that stem cell therapy has many benefits for arthritis patients, especially those who suffer from advanced stages of the condition. According to ongoing studies, stem cell therapy may not promise a complete cure for arthritis, but could trigger the production of healthy cells that can replace damaged cells. These stem cell transplants are now being used to replace…
A recent study by leading researchers has found a potential connection between gum disease and rheumatoid arthritis. Beautiful, healthy gums mean not just a perfect smile, but could also mean healthier joints for you. Those findings came from a study that was published recently in the journal, Science Translational Medicine. Researchers from some of the best institutions in the United…
Osteoarthritis is a condition characterized by extreme pain, swelling and stiffness of the joints. The condition can make it difficult for a person to stand or walk for long periods of time, and often impairs their ability to work and earn a living. Osteoarthritis is the slow loss of cartilage from joints. The loss of the cartilage causes friction between…
Contrary to popular belief, running could actually be beneficial to knee health. According to a new study, recreational running does not have any link to the development of osteoarthritis, and may actually be beneficial to the knee joint. Earlier studies which have pointed to an association between running and knee arthritis usually focused on professional male runners. However, according to…