Joints

Ankylosing Spondylitis (AS) is the most common form of spondyloarthritis, a type of arthritis that can cause pain and inflammation in and around joints in the spine, hips, chest wall, and anywhere ligaments and tendons join to the bone (such as the heel). AS mainly affects the spine, although other joints can be affected. One […] Read More

You can’t cure adult-onset Still’s disease, but staying on top of your treatment can help keep your symptoms under control and prevent complications. For about one-third of people with the disease, symptoms continue for a long time and become chronic arthritis. Early diagnosis and treatment can help make the future brighter. Read More

There are things you can do to help manage your disease. These include: Follow your treatment plan. Keep taking your medications, even if you aren’t having symptoms. You’ll help lower your chances of inflammation and prevent further problems. Ask about supplements. On top of your healthy, well-balanced diet, you may need a vitamin D and […] Read More

There are several medications that can help with your symptoms. Your doctor will choose the best options for you depending on how severe your disease is and the side effects that you feel. These medicines include: Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs). You can try over-the-counter options to help with joint pain and inflammation. Your doctor can […] Read More

In adult-onset Still’s disease, symptoms typically come and go in episodes. For some, these go on for about a year, and then the disease goes away. For others, the episodes come on randomly, going away for weeks or months and then coming back. You may also have chronic adult-onset Still’s disease, where your symptoms are […] Read More

There is no single test your doctor can do to confirm that you have Still’s disease. Instead, they’ll gather information using: Your symptoms; Physical exams; Blood tests to see if you have other issues like infection or cancer; Ultrasound of your abdomen; CT scan; X-ray. Imaging tests like ultrasounds, X-rays, and CT scans can help […] Read More

Research suggests that infection or toxic substances in your body can trigger it. Your immune system overreacts to these triggers and sets off the disease. Experts consider adult-onset Still’s disease an auto-inflammatory condition because the immune system plays a role in its symptoms. At birth, you have an innate immune system. As you age, you […] Read More

Adult-onset Still’s disease is a rare type of arthritis that starts in adulthood. It can cause: Fever; Rash; Joint pain. Adult-onset Still’s disease is the adult form of a subtype of arthritis in kids called systemic juvenile idiopathic arthritis (SJIA). Adult-onset Still’s disease typically affects adults under age 35. Fewer than 1 in 100,000 people […] Read More

You’ll play a big role in getting your disease under control and staying as healthy as possible. The term is called self-management. Self-management is about making healthy lifestyle choices and learning to manage the physical and emotional effects of arthritis. It may feel a little like you’re going back to school but take it one […] Read More

The patient is the most important member of the health care team. He or she can contribute to the success of a treatment plan by: learning about arthritis; following through with treatment; reporting progress and setbacks to health team; keeping a positive attitude; developing relationships with the rest of the health care team. Keeping a […] Read More