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Video: Perspectives on Arthritis
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Take Control of ArthritisWhat you can do
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Physical Therapy Can HelpHow it strengthens joints
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The New Drugs WorkRA is treatable now
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Healing Ups and DownsHow you may feel
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Yes, You Can Have an Active Sex Life With Arthritis
Ways to stay intimate, stay active, and even relieve pain
"Young women, middle-aged women, older women—they develop arthritis and all of a sudden they see themselves as not sexually attractive," says James McKoy, MD, chief of the pain service division at Kaiser Permanente in Hawaii. Dr. McKoy explains how he helps his patients with arthritis reclaim their sex lives... Read More
Why You Should Exercise and Lose Weight to Alleviate Arthritis Pain
Getting moving sounds painful, but it is one of the best ways to find relief
Exercise and losing weight are the most important things an arthritis patient can do, says Bernard Rubin, DO, director of the rheumatology fellowship at the University of North Texas Health Science Center in Fort Worth. But he finds most of his patients don't see getting in shape as part of their treatment plan... Read More
ONLINE RESOURCES
Editors' Picks for the Best Arthritis Websites
- Site: Arthritis Foundation
- Who it's for: Patients and advocates
- Why we like it: This site offers the latest in arthritis news and research, in addition to opportunities to become involved. Donate to the cause or find out about an awareness event near you. Take advantage of the "Questions & Answers" section, where you can email an arthritis expert.
Why I Chose a Double Hip Replacement and How I Bounced Back
One man shares his journey through major surgery to major relief
Glenn was a longtime fitness buff who developed unbearable pain in both of his hips. Knowing that he'd have to replace them, he made the bold decision to have double hip replacement surgery, a choice that made his recovery significantly more challenging... Read More
