Studies show that people with RA (rheumatoid arthritis), are more likely to have stomach problems than the general population. The gastrointestinal (GI) tract has an upper and lower section, and RA can affect either one. Research shows that people with RA are about 70% more likely to develop a gastrointestinal problem than people without RA. […]
Are NSAIDS Safe for Arthritis Pain?
I have had low blood pressure for most of my life. I was lucky because I had no diet restrictions or any medications that I had to take to maintain that low reading. When I went to the doctor for my annual physical, the doctor would always remark that I must be doing everything right. […]
Reduce Arthritis Pain with Compression Socks
Easy Tips for Wearing Compression Socks. If you have to wear compression socks, you know that they are a pain in the rear and hard to keep up on your legs. Pair that with a hot day, and you feel like a sweaty mess. Compression socks are elastic garments worn around the leg, compressing […]
Help Kids Succeed with Positive Affirmations
We’re all busy with work, taking kids back and forth to school, keeping the house clean, and preparing foods that the family enjoys, while dealing with chronic arthritis pain. It’s easy to let things slip, and there are many nights I am just too tired to wash the dishes or fold the clothes. If you […]
Reduce Arthritis Pain with a Plant-Based Diet
Arthritis is one of the most common health conditions in the United States, affecting approximately one in four adults. Of course, genetics have to be taken into consideration, but changing to a plant-based diet can also help reduce arthritis pain. According to the Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine, a 2015 study found that people eating […]
Tackle Arthritis Pain with a Footrest
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, there are 54 million adults in the U.S., or 23% of people, who have arthritis. Sometimes when my pain is at its worst, I feel like I am the only one that is suffering. I am using a lot of arthritis aids. A lumbar cushion is […]
Living Well with Chronic Kidney Disease
I finally made a return doctor’s appointment. On my last visit, I had two high blood pressure readings, and now I needed to see if I was just nervous the previous time or if I would need blood pressure medication. Yes, it was time for a small dose of blood pressure pills, and since […]
Take a Mental Health Day
Dealing with arthritis pain is enough to ruin your day, so you don’t need some drama queens at your job trying to stir up trouble. When I was in the workforce, there were days that were so stressful I was about to snap. I worked the phones for a large insurance company, and guess who […]
Itchy Skin Driving You Crazy?
My skin has been so itchy lately. It itches on my forehead, my nose, and the top of my cheeks. My back and neck itch, my legs itch, and I am always scratching the skin on my arms and shoulders. So why is your skin so itchy? As you age, you may see visible lines […]
Try Cortisone Injections for Back Arthritis
I have tried so many things to relieve my chronic back arthritis pain. I’ve had physical therapy, done exercises on my own, taken different medications, used TENS, heating pads, ice packs, massage, and worn a back brace. When I paid my annual visit to the doctor, I was having arthritis pain in my lower back as […]
