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There's no question that arthritis can get in the way of work and play, but here are ways to enjoy an active life.
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When it comes to arthritis pain, age has very little to do with it. Even young people can get this disabling condition. Has arthritis got you aching for relief? Learn more about easing the discomfort.
Condition
Osteoarthritis (OA) is a joint disease that causes the cartilage to break down and bone to overgrow or form cysts. Cartilage is a smooth, shiny material that lines the joints – allowing them to glide easily as you move. It is a type of resilient connective tissue that covers and protects the e...
Medication
Abatacept belongs to a group of medications called selective co-stimulation modulators. It is used alone or with other medications to reduce signs and symptoms of rheumatoid arthritis and psoriatic arthritis. Abatacept is used long-term to treat moderate-to-severe rheumatoid arthr...
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Arthritis can be a painful condition, with symptoms ranging from mildly irritating to severely interfering with daily life. Get the most out of your pain relief options.
Medication
Tofacitinib belongs to the class of medications called immunomodulators or selective immunosuppressants. It is usually used in combination with methotrexate to decrease the inflammation and joint damage that is experienced with rheumatoid arthritis when methotrexate and at l...
Condition
Bursitis is an inflammation of a bursa, which is a fluid-filled sac located near the bones around the joints and between muscle attachments at a joint. They cushion and lubricate the movement of tendons and muscle over bone. Bursitis is not arthritis; arthritis is a change within the joint and bu...
Medication
Tocilizumab belongs to the class of medications called biological response modifiers or interleukin receptor blockers. For adults, tocilizumab is used in combination with other medications to treat moderate-to-severe rheumatoid arthritis. It is also used for the treatment of...
Medication
Secukinumab is used to treat moderate-to-severe plaque psoriasis for adults and for children and adolescents 6 years of age and older, whose specialists have determined that systemic or phototherapy may be beneficial. It is also used to treat active psoriatic arthritis,&nbsp...
Condition
Ankylosing spondylitis (AS) is a type of arthritis that causes inflammation in the joints of the spine. The most common areas affected are the sacroiliac joints, which are the joints at the base of the spine that connect the spine and the pelvis, as well as the joints between the vertebrae...