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Living With Arthritis

Make each day with arthritis as good as it can be. Learn and incorporate strategies that help you cope with symptoms, like joint pain and stiffness, and ease daily challenges.

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A woman sits at the foot of her bed, awake, as her partner sleeps in the background.
Painsomnia: Insomnia Caused by Pain
Medically reviewed by Scott Zashin, MD
Depression and sleep deprivation are linked
The Link Between Sleep Deprivation and Depression
By Lauren Krouse
Tuna Roll
Tuna and Gout: Pros, Cons, and Tips
By Michelle Pugle
Prunes are high in the trace mineral boron
The Best Foods High in Boron
By Brittany Poulson, MDA, RDN, CD, CDCES
Man doing yoga
Yoga for Rheumatoid Arthritis
By Michelle Polizzi
Filling a plastic free reusable water bottle in kitchen sink.
Does Drinking Water Help With Arthritis?
By Ashley Braun, MPH, RD
Group of people doing Tai chi in a park
Arthritis: Coping, Support, and Living Well
Medically reviewed by Grant Hughes, MD
Man walking with cane
Arthritis and Activities of Daily Living
Medically reviewed by Grant Hughes, MD
Man stretching with trainer
10 Ways You Can Fight Arthritis
Medically reviewed by Grant Hughes, MD
Man relaxing with headphones.
How to Prevent an Arthritis Flare Up
Medically reviewed by Scott Zashin, MD
Salmon on acutting board with dill, lemon slices, and capers
Natural Ways to Fight Inflammation
Medically reviewed by Arno Kroner, DAOM, LAc
Depression
Chronic Illness and Depression: What Is the Connection?
Medically reviewed by Scott Zashin, MD
Man holding coffee mug by window with raindrops
The Arthritis and Weather Connection
Medically reviewed by Grant Hughes, MD
Cooking utensils and food
10 Cooking Tips for People With Arthritis
Medically reviewed by Laura Campedelli, PT, DPT
Older couple working out in urban park
8 Best Things to Do If You Have Arthritis
Medically reviewed by Grant Hughes, MD
Person chopping onion with mincing knife
Kitchen Gadgets and Tools for People With Arthritis
Fact checked by Ashley Hall
Child getting exam for Perthes disease
Perthes Disease: Symptoms, Causes, Diagnosis, and Treatment
Medically reviewed by Jason DelCollo, DO
senior man with morning stiffness in back
Causes of Morning Stiffness From Arthritis
Medically reviewed by Tamar Brionez, MD
Arnica
Arnica As a Natural Treatment for Arthritis
Medically reviewed by Meredith Bull, ND
Older woman getting a flu shot
Should People With Arthritis Get a Flu Shot?
Medically reviewed by Grant Hughes, MD
Checking medication
Alcohol and Arthritis Medications
Medically reviewed by Grant Hughes, MD
The sedentary life of a couch potato.
Does a Sedentary Lifestyle Make Arthritis Worse?
Medically reviewed by Grant Hughes, MD
woman having eye exam
The Link Between Arthritis and Eye Problems
Medically reviewed by Grant Hughes, MD
WD40
Can WD-40 Really Relieve Arthritis Pain?
Medically reviewed by Kashif J. Piracha, MD
Robot vacuum cleaning hardwood floor
Household Cleaning Products for People With Arthritis
By Carol Eustice
Woman on bike at beach.
Ways to Improve Your Life If You Have Arthritis
Medically reviewed by Scott Zashin, MD
Restaurant server pouring white wine
Can You Drink Alcohol When Taking Arthritis Drugs?
Medically reviewed by Anita C. Chandrasekaran, MD, MPH
Hip pain
Actions That Make Arthritis Pain Worse
Medically reviewed by Shaheen Lakhan, MD, PhD
A woman with sore shoulder arthritis
The Effect of Stress on Arthritis
Medically reviewed by Kashif J. Piracha, MD
Woman hooking her bra from the back
The 9 Best Bras for People With Arthritis of 2021
Fact checked by Ashley Hall
Wiping tomato ketchup off a tiled floor, close up, high angle view.
How to Use Common Sense to Prevent Slips and Falls
Medically reviewed by Laura Campedelli, PT, DPT
Senior couple riding bikes in park
10 Things You Need to Stop Doing If You Have Arthritis
Medically reviewed by David Ozeri, MD
Two happy women walking together outside
How to Prevent Progression of Arthritis
Medically reviewed by David Ozeri, MD
Signs of gastrointestinal bleeding
Risks of Gastrointestinal Bleeding From Medications
Medically reviewed by Robert Burakoff, MD, MPH
Senior man in emergency room
When Rheumatology Patients Should Go to the ER
Medically reviewed by Michael Menna, DO
Woman donated blood
Arthritis and Blood Donations
Medically reviewed by Scott Zashin, MD
An older woman struggling to open a jar
Understanding the Functional Limitations From Arthritis
Medically reviewed by Grant Hughes, MD
Grimacing woman holding her aching stomach
Ways to Reduce Risk of Ulcers From NSAIDs
Medically reviewed by David Ozeri, MD
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Dating Advice for People With Arthritis
Medically reviewed by Carly Snyder, MD
Senior woman combing her hair
Arthritis Medications May Cause Hair Loss
Medically reviewed by Violetta Shamilova, PharmD
Worker getting down boxes
Continuing to Work With Arthritis
By Carol Eustice
Man napping in chair
Tips for Controlling Fatigue Caused by Arthritis
Medically reviewed by David Ozeri, MD
Pregnant woman in swimming pool
Getting Pregnant When You Have Arthritis
Medically reviewed by Brian Levine, MD
Man with back pain in bed
Sleep Problems in People With Arthritis
By Lana Barhum
Photosensitivity reaction
Photosensitivity Reaction With Certain Medications
Medically reviewed by Mary Choy, PharmD
Orthopedic insert
What You Need to Know About Foot Orthotics
Fact checked by Dale Brauner
Pain in a knee
Referred Pain Can Make Arthritis Diagnosis Difficult
Medically reviewed by David Ozeri, MD
buying mattress
The 7 Best Mattresses for Arthritis of 2021
Fact checked by Ashley Hall
A man in a wheelchair hugging his wife
The Things People Fear About Arthritis
Medically reviewed by Scott Zashin, MD
Opening a jar
The 8 Best Gifts for People with Arthritis of 2021
Fact checked by Ashley Hall
Woman resting in bed with dog
10 Ways to Fight Fatigue From Arthritis
Medically reviewed by Scott Zashin, MD
Rheumatoid arthritis, general practitioner examining patient and hand for signs of rheumatoid arthri : Stock Photo CompAdd to Board Caption:Rheumatoid arthritis. General practitioner examining a patient's hand for signs of rheumatoid arthritis. This condition is caused by the immune system attacking the body's own tissues, causing progressive joint and cartilage destruction. As the cartilage is worn away, new bone grows as part of the repair process. This causes stiffness and deformity of the fingers. Treatment is with anti-inflammatory drugs and physiotherapy. Rheumatoid arthritis, general practitioner examining patient and hand for signs of rheumatoid arthritis
A Photo Gallery of Arthritic Hands
Medically reviewed by Scott Zashin, MD
Keyless ignition is helpful for people with arthritis
Car Features and Accessories for Easier Driving With Arthritis
By Carol Eustice
Mexican Woman Walking
Is Walking Good for Arthritis in the Knee?
By Tim Petrie, DPT, OCS
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20 Supplements and Vitamins for Arthritis
By Yvelette Stines
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Alcohol and Arthritis: Pros and Cons
By Yvelette Stines
woman holding bananas
Are Bananas Bad for Arthritis? Pros and Cons
By Yvelette Stines
woman holding magnesium supplement
Magnesium for Arthritis: Pros, Cons, and Recommendations
By Yvelette Stines
Yoga for knees
The Benefits of Yoga for Bad Knees
By Michelle Polizzi
Man eating cheeseburger, personal perspective view with other fast food on the table
12 Foods To Avoid With Arthritis
Medically reviewed by Scott Zashin, MD