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Joint Pain That Won’t Go Away? It Might Not Be “Just Getting Older”

2026-09-29T08:10:59-07:00September 29th, 2026|Rheumatology|

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 ...

Sudden Shoulder and Hip Pain? It Could Be Polymyalgia Rheumatica

2026-09-09T17:54:02-07:00September 9th, 2026|Rheumatology|

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 ...