A little stiffness getting out of bed, or a knee that aches after a long walk, most people write it off as a normal part of getting older. But when joint pain and stiffness stick around for weeks, come with swelling, or show up in the same joints on both sides of the body, it may be a sign of arthritis, not aging. The Sign Most People Miss Arthritis isn't one condition, it's an umbrella ...
Waking up with stiff, aching shoulders and hips is easy to write off as just getting older. But for many older adults, that pain and stiffness may point to something more specific: polymyalgia rheumatica, an inflammatory condition that can come on quickly and interfere with everyday movement, from getting out of bed to reaching overhead. What Most Patients Don't Know: Polymyalgia rheumatica is frequently mistaken for normal aging, osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, or fibromyalgia. Because the ...
That Swollen Finger Might Not Be an Injury: It Could Be an Early Warning Sign of Psoriatic Arthritis. Most people assume a puffy, swollen finger means they jammed it, slept on it wrong, or overdid it at the gym. But if you have psoriasis and notice that an entire finger or toe has swollen uniformly from tip to base, that is a different story entirely. That is something a rheumatologist needs to see. The Sign ...
Recognizing the signs your body may be trying to tell you If you have ever joked about always carrying water with you, or you keep eye drops in every bag, purse, and car you own, you might be managing more than just dry eyes and a dry mouth. You could be living with Sjögren's syndrome, a chronic autoimmune disease that is often overlooked for years. July 23 marks Sjögren's Disease Awareness Day, making this summer ...
