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How can I exercise safely with ankylosing spondylitis?
By AGE2B
November 16, 2021
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When ankylosing spondylitis — a type of arthritis that affects the spine — is causing your back to feel painful and stiff, exercise might seem impossible. But exercise plays an important part in preserving your range of motion and managing your symptoms — even when your medications are already working well. Exercise helps strengthen your […]
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When should I see a doctor?
By AGE2B
November 16, 2021
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Seek medical attention if you have low back or buttock pain that came on slowly, is worse in the morning, or awakens you from your sleep in the second half of the night — particularly if this pain improves with exercise and worsens with rest. See an eye specialist immediately if you develop a painful […]
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What are the symptoms of ankylosing spondylitis?
By AGE2B
November 16, 2021
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Early signs and symptoms of ankylosing spondylitis might include pain and stiffness in your lower back and hips, especially in the morning and after periods of inactivity. Neck pain and fatigue also are common. Over time, symptoms might worsen, improve or stop at irregular intervals. The areas most commonly affected are: The joint between the […]
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What are the symptoms of adult-onset Still’s disease?
By AGE2B
November 16, 2021
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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 […]
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What is called “self-management” during arthritis treatment?
By AGE2B
November 16, 2021
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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 […]
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What is osteoarthritis?
By AGE2B
November 16, 2021
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The most common type of arthritis is osteoarthritis. It affects many of us as we grow older. It is sometimes called degenerative arthritis because it involves the breakdown of cartilage and bones. This causes pain and stiffness. Osteoarthritis usually affects fingers and weight-bearing joints including knees, feet, hips, and back. It affects both men and […]
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February 4, 2022
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Symptoms. Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) Injury
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Anterior cruciate ligament injury symptoms People who have an anterior cruciate ligament injury or tear have varying symptoms. Sometimes people hear a “pop” or feel a popping sensation in their knee when the ACL injury or tear occurs. Within a short amount of time, the knee usually swells. The torn blood vessels in the injured […]
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January 15, 2022
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Condition. Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) Injury
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If you suffer an ACL injury, it means the anterior cruciate ligament located inside of your knee joint has torn or ruptured. The anterior cruciate ligament is commonly known as the ACL. An ACL injury is most likely when a person is participating in a sport that requires frequent and sudden stops with changes in […]
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February 22, 2022
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Treatment. Metatarsalgia
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Metatarsalgia diagnosis The symptoms of metatarsalgia can be very similar to symptoms caused by other foot disorders. To help determine if a metatarsalgia diagnosis or other condition is causing foot pain, doctors first examine a patient’s foot and obtain a medical history. Sometimes X-rays are obtained to help rule out other problems, like stress fractures […]
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December 26, 2021
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Condition. Metatarsalgia
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What is metatarsalgia? Metatarsalgia is a condition in which the ball portion of the foot becomes inflamed and painful (metatarsal foot pain).Activities like jumping and running can lead to metatarsalgia, or it can be caused by wearing shoes that do not fit correctly. Other factors can lead to the condition as well. Metatarsalgia is usually […]
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