Learn about medications used to treat fibromyalgia symptoms and how they can help reduce pain and fatigue and improve sleep. The most helpful treatment approach for fibromyalgia is a combination of ...

These pain relief methods include creams, exercise, CAM therapies, footwear, nerve treatments and injections. According to the National Center for Health Statistics, 76.2 million, or 26% of Americans, ...

Living with the pain, stiffness and fatigue of arthritis plus the side effects of medication can be stressful. But it’s important to remember that stress itself can trigger arthritis symptoms. Here ...

Lots of things can contribute to a chronically dry mouth, but medications are the main culprit. More than 500 prescription and over-the-counter (OTC) drugs affect how your salivary glands work. If ...

JIA is the most common type of arthritis in kids and teens. Juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA) is the most common type of arthritis in kids and teens. It typically causes joint pain and inflammation ...

It’s one thing to be weak in the knees in the romantic sense – and quite another just to be weak in the knees. Show them some love with these exercises that target quadriceps, hamstrings and glutes – ...

In partnership with the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, the Arthritis Foundation has expanded its support to the more than 1 in 3 military and veteran service members battling doctor-diagnosed ...

The needs of arthritis patients anchor all our scientific endeavors. In 2023, the Arthritis Foundation DEI Science Summit brought together thought leaders and practitioners in clinical rheumatology, ...

Learn which grains may help reduce inflammation. Choosing which type of pasta to cook for dinner or what bread or cereal to have with breakfast doesn’t seem like a big decision, until you consider the ...

Get more information about treatment goals for inflammatory arthritis, which includes both pain management and the prevention of joint and organ damage. Learn how a physical therapist can help develop ...

Research is mixed on whether these supplements help with OA pain and stiffness, but they are safe to try. Glucosamine and chondroitin are popular supplements used to treat osteoarthritis (OA).

Reaching a healthy weight eases the pain of osteoarthritis and may even help slow the disease. If you’ve just been diagnosed with osteoarthritis (OA), there’s a lot you can do to ease your pain and ...