Tag: arthritis
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Symptom of the Week: Arthritis
Arthritis is a common disorder, particularly among older adults. The pain of arthritis can range from uncomfortable to debilitating. Many who suffer from arthritis use painkillers regularly to manage their condition, but research shows these drugs may be unsafe for long-term use. The term arthritis encompasses a range of conditions that affect the joints. The…
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Symptom of the Week: Arthritis
Arthritis (“arth” meaning joint, “itis” meaning inflammation) Arthritis is a common disorder, particularly among older adults. The pain of arthritis can range from uncomfortable to debilitating. Many who suffer from arthritis use painkillers regularly to manage their condition, but research shows these drugs may be unsafe for long-term use. The term arthritis encompasses a range…
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Success story of the week!
I’ve been very active over the years. I competed as an athlete for 4-5 years before becoming a gymnastics coach. Gradually over the years after being diagnosed with a growing arthritic problem, the pains were gradually getting worse in my right knee and hands and more recently I was getting further shooting pains in my…