Read on for our top tips and useful products for people with joint pain and stiffness that makes hand care difficult Top tips for caring for stiff and painful hands Keep nails short so they are easier to maintain. Massage hands to improve circulation and flexibility. Do hand exercises to maintain mobility. Use a hand […] The post Hand care for people with arthritis appeared first on Arthritis Digest ..read more

I was diagnosed with lupus at the age of 25 years old. Unlike many, who wait an average of seven years according to a survey of LUPUS UK members, I was fortunate to receive my own diagnosis within a few months. Unfortunately, my mother wasn’t as lucky, experiencing a similar diagnosis in her twenties but […] The post Precision medicine research offers hope that future patients will be placed on the most effective medication to alleviate their symptoms explains Ricky Chotai appeared first on Arthritis Digest ..read more

Women with high ultra-processed food intake have a higher lupus risk compared to those who avoid such foods, says data in Arthritis Care & Research. And sugary or artificially sweetened beverages are most strongly associated with lupus. Ultra-processed foods in this study include: ready-to-eat products; packaged savoury snacks, sweets and puddings; and sugar-sweetened and artificially […] The post Sugar and artificially sweetened drinks associated with lupus appeared first on Arthritis Digest ..read more

Nearly 30% of people with autoimmune disease seem to be affected by long COVID after infection, says data in The Journal of Rheumatology. Joint pain, brain fog and fatigue are the most common symptoms reported. A team recruited 1,615 adults with autoimmune diseases who had received at least one COVID vaccine. Questionnaires assessed the persistence […] The post Long COVID more likely in autoimmune disease patients appeared first on Arthritis Digest ..read more

A compound found in red wine – resveratrol – did not reduce knee pain in people with knee osteoarthritis says a new trial published in PLoS Med. The evidence  calls into question previous suggestions that red wine has anti-inflammatory properties. Resveratrol is a polyphenol found in berries, peanuts and skins of red grapes. Polyphenols are […] The post Red wine compound resveratrol may not reduce knee arthritis pain appeared first on Arthritis Digest ..read more

Methotrexate, a medication already used for autoimmune conditions, can also relieve the pain and stiffness caused by knee osteoarthritis, says a new clinical trial funded by Versus Arthritis. The discovery offers hope to millions of people across the UK suffering with chronic pain and stiffness caused by osteoarthritis of the knee, and is published in […] The post Drug finding gives optimism to millions with osteoarthritis appeared first on Arthritis Digest ..read more

The cause of long COVID inside lung tissues has been discovered by researchers – leading to identification of a potential treatment to take on the respiratory symptoms, they report in Science Translational Medicine. Experts found that COVID-19 can cause sweeping changes in immune cells inside lung tissues, promoting scarring and driving ongoing inflammation even after […] The post Some arthritis drugs may relieve long COVID symptoms appeared first on Arthritis Digest ..read more

Dairy isn’t the only food that’s good for bone health. Eating prunes every day also slows bone loss connected to osteoporosis says a new trial. Published in Osteoporosis International, the findings suggest that daily prune consumption slows the progression of age-related bone loss and reduces the risk of fracture in post-menopausal women. This is because […] The post Prunes preserve bone density and strength appeared first on Arthritis Digest ..read more

A groundbreaking study reveals that high-intensity aerobic and strength training significantly enhance the physical and emotional well-being of people with fibromyalgia and other musculoskeletal disorders. Based on 73 people with unspecific musculoskeletal disorders, aerobic high-intensity interval training and strength training improved the participants’ peak oxygen uptake and strength. This in turn led to better physical […] The post High intensity workout boosts health for people with fibromyalgia appeared first on Arthritis Digest ..read more

Emerging research highlights the role of certain nutrients in combating inflammation and pain, offering new hope for arthritis patients seeking additional symptom relief. A growing body of evidence links certain nutrients from the diet to inflammation. It’s an important field as treatment dissatisfaction in people with rheumatic disease is high. Although drugs today are much […] The post Eat well to reduce arthritis symptoms: inflammation and pain appeared first on Arthritis Digest ..read more